Penguins vs Avalanche Player Prop Results: Who Cleared Their Hit Rates (Oct 16)
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This page is a post-game player prop hit-rate recap from DARIMARKET, a free sports research app for people who bet player props on FanDuel and DraftKings. It compares each key player's final stat line with what their last 10 games pointed to before the game.
Final: Pittsburgh Penguins 2, Colorado Avalanche 5 (Final).
Who cleared their player props in Penguins vs Avalanche?
Final on Oct 16, 2026: Penguins 2, Avalanche 5. Cleared the line their last 10 pointed to: Sidney Crosby (2+ shots: 2), Erik Karlsson (1+ shots: 2), Samuel Girard (1+ shots: 2), Evgeni Malkin (1+ shots: 2), Nathan MacKinnon (2+ shots: 9), Nazem Kadri (2+ shots: 4). Fell short: Martin Necas (2+ shots: 1).
Game script
Avalanche beat Penguins 5-2, a 3-goal margin.
Pittsburgh Penguins player prop results
| Player | Line (last 10 before) | Pre-game | Actual | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney CrosbyC | 2+ shotsShots on goal, last-10 avg 2.7 | 8 of 10 | 2 | Held |
| Erik KarlssonD | 1+ shotsShots on goal, last-10 avg 1.8 | 8 of 10 | 2 | Held |
| Samuel GirardD | 1+ shotsShots on goal, last-10 avg 1.2 | 8 of 10 | 2 | Held |
| Evgeni MalkinC | 1+ shotsShots on goal, last-10 avg 1.9 | 8 of 10 | 2 | Held |
Colorado Avalanche player prop results
| Player | Line (last 10 before) | Pre-game | Actual | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnonC | 2+ shotsShots on goal, last-10 avg 3.7 | 8 of 10 | 9 | Held |
| Martin NecasC | 2+ shotsShots on goal, last-10 avg 2.1 | 8 of 10 | 1 | Missed |
| Nazem KadriC | 2+ shotsShots on goal, last-10 avg 2.5 | 9 of 10 | 4 | Held |
| Cale MakarD | 2+ shotsShots on goal, last-10 avg 2.5 | 8 of 10 | 2 | Held |
Player by player
Sidney Crosby finished with 2 shots on goal, clearing 2+ shots. That hit rate held. Before this game, Sidney Crosby's last 10 showed 2+ shots in 8 of 10.
Erik Karlsson finished with 2 shots on goal, clearing 1+ shots. That hit rate held. Before this game, Erik Karlsson's last 10 showed 1+ shots in 8 of 10.
Samuel Girard finished with 2 shots on goal, clearing 1+ shots. That hit rate held. Before this game, Samuel Girard's last 10 showed 1+ shots in 8 of 10.
Evgeni Malkin finished with 2 shots on goal, clearing 1+ shots. That hit rate held. Before this game, Evgeni Malkin's last 10 showed 1+ shots in 8 of 10.
Nathan MacKinnon finished with 9 shots on goal, clearing 2+ shots. That hit rate held. Before this game, Nathan MacKinnon's last 10 showed 2+ shots in 8 of 10.
Martin Necas finished with 1 shots on goal, 1 short of 2+ shots. That hit rate missed this time. Before this game, Martin Necas's last 10 showed 2+ shots in 8 of 10.
Nazem Kadri finished with 4 shots on goal, clearing 2+ shots. That hit rate held. Before this game, Nazem Kadri's last 10 showed 2+ shots in 9 of 10.
Cale Makar finished with 2 shots on goal, clearing 2+ shots. That hit rate held. Before this game, Cale Makar's last 10 showed 2+ shots in 8 of 10.
What's next
What was the final score of Penguins vs Avalanche on Oct 16, 2026?
Pittsburgh Penguins 2, Colorado Avalanche 5 (Final). Avalanche beat Penguins 5-2, a 3-goal margin.
What does "the line their last 10 pointed to" mean?
For each player and stat, it is the highest line the player had cleared in at least 8 of their last 10 games before this one (80% of their games when fewer than 10 were on file). It is a research benchmark from past results, not a sportsbook line or a prediction.
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