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NHL Player Props & Best Bets for Today, April 12: Kuznetsov the Disruptor
Our NHL player props for Sunday, April 12 target Yan Kuznetsov, Leo Carlsson, and Bo Horvat.
Apr. 12, 2026 at 3:57pm
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A cubist interpretation of the high-intensity action on the ice as NHL players battle for position and puck possession.NYC TodayOur NHL player props for Sunday, April 12 target Yan Kuznetsov, Leo Carlsson, and Bo Horvat. Kuznetsov has been a blocked shot machine for the Calgary Flames, especially as key defensemen have left the lineup due to trade or injury. Carlsson has averaged 3.7 shots on goal over his past six games for the Anaheim Ducks, while Horvat has piled up 3+ shots on target in 65% of his games when logging 20+ minutes this season for the New York Islanders.
Why it matters
These player prop bets provide an opportunity for sports bettors to capitalize on favorable matchups and recent trends for key NHL players as teams fight for playoff positioning down the stretch.
The details
Yan Kuznetsov has blocked multiple shots in 15 of his past 20 games for the Calgary Flames, including four of five since returning from injury. He should have ample opportunity to continue that trend against the Utah Mammoth, who have averaged more than 66 shot attempts per 60 minutes over their last 10 games. Leo Carlsson has averaged 3.7 shots on goal over his past six games for the Anaheim Ducks and has fared exceptionally well against Bottom-10 teams in shots allowed, recording 3+ shots in 74% of his games. Bo Horvat has logged 20+ minutes in both games under new Islanders head coach Pete DeBoer and has piled up 3+ shots on target in 65% of his games when logging that much ice time this season.
- Kuznetsov's prop is for the game at 9:00 p.m. ET.
- Carlsson's prop is for the game at 8:00 p.m. ET.
- Horvat's prop is for the game at 6:00 p.m. ET.
The players
Yan Kuznetsov
A defenseman for the Calgary Flames who has been a blocked shot machine, especially with key defensemen out of the lineup due to trade or injury.
Leo Carlsson
The No. 1 center for the Anaheim Ducks who has averaged 3.7 shots on goal over his past six games and has fared exceptionally well against Bottom-10 teams in shots allowed.
Bo Horvat
The star center for the New York Islanders who has logged 20+ minutes in both games under new head coach Pete DeBoer and has piled up 3+ shots on target in 65% of his games when logging that much ice time this season.
What’s next
The NHL games featuring these players will take place on Sunday, April 12, with Horvat's game at 6:00 p.m. ET, Carlsson's game at 8:00 p.m. ET, and Kuznetsov's game at 9:00 p.m. ET. Bettors will want to monitor any lineup changes or injury news leading up to those games that could impact the player prop bets.
The takeaway
These NHL player prop bets highlight key players who are in favorable matchups and have been producing at a high level recently, providing sports bettors with opportunities to capitalize on their strong recent form and advantageous situations.
