NHL DFS Triple Play: April 14 Top Projections

By Shawn Stewart

We have officially reached the finish line! Welcome back to 586 Sports for the final Tuesday of the 2025–26 NHL regular season. For many of the teams on tonight’s slate, this is the final 60 minutes of the year, and we are looking to close out the regular season with a massive win.

Tonight’s matchups are a DFS player’s dream. We’ve got the Montreal Canadiens trying to secure a major trophy for their superstar, the Washington Capitals taking part in a historic season finale in Columbus, and the Pittsburgh Penguins looking to end their year on a high note in St. Louis.

If you’re looking to build your bankroll one last time before the postseason grind begins, you’re in the right place.

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Tonight’s Top 3 NHL Projections

1. Montreal Canadiens @ Philadelphia Flyers

Selection: OVER 5.5 Total Goals
The Logic: This play is centered entirely on the Rocket Richard Trophy race. Cole Caufield is currently sitting at 51 goals, trailing Nathan MacKinnon by just one for the league lead. With tonight being Montreal’s season finale, expect the Habs to feed Caufield the puck on every single power play. The 5.5 alternate mark from BetSports Fantasy is the high-value play here, as both teams are likely to play a loose, offensive-heavy game to wrap up their season.

2. Washington Capitals @ Columbus Blue Jackets

Selection: UNDER 6.5 Total Goals
The Logic: While both teams were officially eliminated from playoff contention yesterday, this game is all about the “Great Eight.” Alex Ovechkin (929 career goals) takes the ice for what could be the final regular-season game of his legendary career. Washington has transitioned into a very disciplined, defensive style lately to protect Logan Thompson (.912 SV%), and Columbus has struggled to find the back of the net consistently all month. Expect a low-scoring, respectful battle as the curtain falls on the season.

3. Pittsburgh Penguins @ St. Louis Blues

Selection: UNDER 6.5 Total Goals
The Logic: This is a classic “spoiler” matchup between two physical teams. Stuart Skinner has been the steady hand for the Penguins since being acquired in that blockbuster December trade, and he’ll be looking to finish his first half-season in Pittsburgh with a statement win. Meanwhile, St. Louis has been playing incredibly tight defensively behind Joel Hofer, who has been excellent lately. With both sides looking to avoid mistakes in their finale, goals will be at a massive premium.

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