2021 NHL Playoff Odds Tracker

• We tracked the odds to make the playoffs for all 31 NHL teams throughout the 2020-21 season
• The 16 playoff teams are set for the 2021 NHL Playoffs, with the Canadiens clinching the final playoff spot in the North Division
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Due to a delayed start of the 2020-21 NHL season because of COVID-19, teams played a regular season of just 56 games. This changed the format of teams getting into the playoffs, along with the NHL Playoff odds.

With a rearranged format, there were no conferences and just four divisions (North, East, West, Central). The top four from each division made it to the postseason with a total of 16 teams.

The top seed played the fourth seed and the second seed played the third seed in their respective divisions. The winners of each series played in the second round. The four remaining teams from each division were then re-seeded and played the last two rounds.

The graphs below were generated by averaging the odds from reputable online sports betting sites.

NHL North Division Playoff Odds

• [May 12]: After claiming one point in an overtime loss to the Oilers on May 10th, the Canadiens have secured the final playoff spot in the North Division. The Leafs, Oilers, and Jets will join Montreal as the four playoff teams from the North.
• [May 4]: The Flames and Canucks are still pushing for the last playoff spot in the North. The Canadiens have a 10 point lead on the Flames as they sit in fourth place. The Flames are listed at +2400 to make the playoffs.
• [Apr 29]: The Flames are still trying to catch the Canadiens in the race for the final playoff spot in the North Division. The Flames’ average odds have shortened from +850 to +550, while the Canadiens’ odds have lengthened from -1400 to -750.
• [Apr 12]: The Calgary Flames still technically have a chance to make the playoffs, however, the oddsmakers believe it’ll be difficult. The Flames’ odds to make the playoffs have lengthened to +850.
• [Mar 29]: With the Montreal Canadiens now at -1100 odds to get the final spot in the North, the playoff picture is all but settled. The Flames have the second best odds to get the last playoff spot at +400.
• [Mar 18]: The final playoff spot in the North Division is between the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames at this point of the season. The Oilers odds to make the playoffs are -470, while the Flames sit at +130.
• [Mar 4]: The Toronto Maple Leafs are officially OTB (Off The Board) in the NHL Playoff odds. This means oddsmakers believe they have essentially locked in a playoff spot. The Oilers have the second longest odds to make the playoffs at -1100.
• [Feb 10]: Never say never, but the Senators’ odds of making the playoffs are not looking too hot. Over the last week, Ottawa’s odds to make the playoffs have jumped from +1300 to +3400.
• [Feb 4]: The Winnipeg Jets have started to play better hockey as of late, moving their average odds to make the playoffs from +100 to -140.
• [Jan 20]: After unexpected starts for the Senators and Canadiens, both of their odds have shortened. Ottawa now sits at +400, while Montreal is up to -320.
• [Jan 4]: The Toronto Maple Leafs have the longest opening odds to make the playoffs in the North Division at -835.

 Make & Miss Odds in North Division

All odds as of May 12th

NHL East Division Playoff Odds

• [May 4]: The East Division playoff teams are set. The Capitals, Penguins, Bruins, and Islanders have locked in playoff spots. The Bruins were the last team in.
• [Apr 29]: The Rangers’ average odds have shortened from +2000 to +1300 to make the playoffs. However, they only trail the Bruins by four points in the East Division with eight games remaining.
• [Apr 12]: The Rangers and Flyers still have hopes to make the playoffs in the East Division. Both teams are four points of fourth place, with the Rangers sitting at +600 to make the playoffs.
• [Mar 29]: The Capitals and Islanders have locked up playoff spots in the East, while the Penguins and Bruins try and hold their positions to as the #3 and #4 seed. The Penguins’ odds to make the playoffs sit at -1100, while the Bruins’ odds are at -650.
• [Mar 18]: The Buffalo Sabres and New Jersey Devils have been removed from the odds list to make the playoffs out of the East. The Rangers now have the longest odds to lock up the final playoff spot at +500.
• [Mar 4]: The Buffalo Sabres are essentially out of the playoff race in the East. The Sabres have seen their odds increase from +410 to +1200.
• [Feb 10]: The Bruins have emerged as the team to beat in the East. Boston’s odds to make the playoffs have shortened from -750 to -1100.
• [Feb 4]: The Bruins have almost solidified their playoff spot after starting the season 7-1-2. Boston’s average odds have shortened from -340 to -750.
• [Jan 20]: Little has changed in East Division Playoff odds after the first week of play. The Islanders dipped from +130 to +100, while the Sabres’ odds have shortened from +325 to +230.
• [Jan 4]: The Boston Bruins, Philadelphia Flyers, Washington Capitals, and Pittsburgh Penguins are all favored to make the playoffs out of the East Division.

 Make & Miss Odds in East Division

NHL Central Division Playoff Odds

• [May 10]: The Hurricanes, Panthers, Lightning, and now Predators have qualified for the playoffs from the Central. The Predators were the last team to clinch after battling with the Stars for the final spot.
• [May 4]: The Predators have a four point lead on the Stars for the fourth and final playoff spot in the Central Division and are listed now at -1100 to make the playoffs. The Stars have lost four in a row and have just four games left in their season.
• [Apr 29]: The Predators have a two-point lead on the Stars with five games remaining on their schedule. Both Dallas and Nashville are listed at -110 to claim the final playoff spot in the Central.
• [Apr 12]: The Predators currently hold a four-point lead on the Blackhawks and six points on the Stars for the fourth playoff spot in the Central Division. The Predators are listed at -110 to make the playoffs after a remarkable month of March.
• [Mar 29]: The Predators have been surging for the final playoff spot in the Central recently. The Predators have won five in a row and are tied with Dallas with the second-best odds for the fourth playoff spot at +115.
• [Mar 18]: The Hurricanes and Panthers have essentially locked up playoff spots and have been removed from the NHL Playoff Odds. The Blackhawks and Stars remain battling for the final playoff spot with +110 odds.
• [Mar 4]: The Tampa Bay Lightning and Detroit Red Wings are officially OTB in the most recent NHL Playoff odds. The Hurricanes now have the longest odds in the Central to make the playoffs.
• [Feb 10]: The Nashville Predators are trending in the wrong direction. Nashville opened at -134 odds to make the playoffs and now sit at +450 after a 5-8-0 record through 13 games.
• [Feb 4]: After the Panthers hot start to the season, the Blue Jackets and Predators have seen their odds increase. Columbus’ average odds sit at +175, while Nashville’s average odds have increased to +135.
• [Jan 20]: The Lightning’s average odds increase from -1000 to -650, while Detroit’s shortened from +1150 to +800.
• [Jan 4]: The Tampa Bay Lightning and Carolina Hurricanes are the top favorites to make the playoffs in the Central Division. The Lightning have opened at -1000 to make the playoffs.

 Make & Miss Odds in Central Division

NHL West Division Playoff Odds

• [May 10]: The West Division playoff teams have been finalized after the Coyotes have been mathematically eliminated. The Golden Knights, Avalanche, Wild, and Blues have made the playoffs out of the West Division.
• [May 4]: The Arizona Coyotes aren’t mathematically out of the playoff race, but their odds and remaining schedule indicate their chances are low. The Coyotes are listed at +3400 to make the playoffs at this point and are five points behind the St. Louis Blues.
• [Apr 29]: After two impressive wins over the Wild and Avalanche, the Blues have positioned themselves well to claim the final playoff spot in the West Division. St. Louis’ average odds to make the playoffs is listed at -750.
• [Apr 12]: The San Jose Sharks have made a late-season push for the playoffs. The Sharks are only four points away from the fourth playoff spot that’s currently held by the St. Louis Blues. The Sharks’ odds to make the playoffs have shortened from +750 to +650.
• [Mar 29]: As expected, the Wild and Avalanche are OTB as they have locked up playoff spots in the West. The Blues remain the favorite to claim the final playoff spot at -140 odds.
• [Mar 18]: The Kings and the Blues are in a tight race for the final playoff spot in the West. The Blues have a slight advantage in the odds at -175, while the Kings are listed at +220 to make the playoffs.
• [Mar 4]: The Minnesota Wild have almost solidified a playoff spot in the West. The Wild have seen their NHL Playoff odds lengthen from -140 to -600 after winning five out of their last seven games.
• [Feb 10]: The Minnesota Wild and Arizona Coyotes are neck and neck for the final playoff spot in the West so far. Minnesota has the edge at -140, while Arizona sits at +135 odds.
• [Feb 4]: Vegas Golden Knights have seen their average odds shorten from -490 to -700. They are now tied with the Avalanche for the longest odds to make the playoffs in West.
• [Jan 20]: After a solid start to the season the Minnesota Wild’s average have shortened from +105 to -120 to make the playoffs in the West.
• [Jan 4]: The Colorado Avalanche, Vegas Golden Knights, and St. Louis Blues are all big favorites in the West Division to make the playoffs.

 Make & Miss NHL Playoffs Odds in West Division