NHL Predictions: Expert Picks on Tuesday, April 28

Key Points:

• Buffalo Sabres hold a 3-1 series lead over the Boston Bruins and are favored to close out the series at home, with predictions favoring the Sabres' team total over 3.5 goals and strong player prop bets on Owen Power, Bowen Byram, and Tage Thompson.
• The Minnesota Wild and Dallas Stars series is tied 2-2, with Game 5 in Dallas seen as pivotal; key player props include Jason Robertson for goals and shots on goal, as well as first-period shot parlay bets involving Robertson, Joel Eriksson-Ek, and Matt Boldy.
• Anaheim Ducks lead the Edmonton Oilers 3-1 in their series, with the Ducks favored on the money line despite Edmonton being the home team; player bets focus on Ducks' Jackson LaCombe, Cutter Gauthier, and Leo Carlsson, while Edmonton's Kasperi Kapanen, Vasily Podkolzin, and Jake Walman also offer value.
• High-scoring games are expected in the Sabres-Bruins and Stars-Wild matchups with totals set at 5.5 goals, while the Ducks-Oilers game has a total of 7 goals with an under bet favored due to defensive struggles on both sides.
• Several high-risk, high-reward prop bets are recommended across all series, including first goals, last goals, and multi-assist performances, reflecting the intense playoff atmosphere and key players' recent form.