NHL Playoff Odds 2027: Odds to Make or Miss the Playoffs
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- We track the odds to make the NHL playoffs for all 32 teams throughout the 2026-27 season
- Carolina and Colorado are the heaviest favorites to reach the postseason
- See the tables below for all the updated odds on who will miss and make the 2027 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The 2027 NHL playoff odds price every team to make or miss the postseason. Carolina (-3000) and Colorado (-2500) are the strongest make-playoffs favorites at FanDuel as of October 15, 2026.
This page tracks the odds to make the NHL playoffs during the 2026-27 NHL season. The NHL postseason begins in April, as the top three teams in each division, plus four wildcard teams, will compete for hockey’s ultimate prize.
Make sure to follow along with all of our NHL playoff odds updates, so you can grab your favorite team at the right time with the best value. Check out the NHL Playoff bracket to check out all the projected postseason scenarios.
The Eastern Conference race has another injury concern after Florida placed Aleksander Barkov on long-term injured reserve. The Panthers are again among the favorites to reach the playoffs. Meanwhile, Colorado leads the Western Conference, with Edmonton, Minnesota and Vegas also priced as strong favorites to make the playoffs. Compare NHL betting apps for more on where to bet these markets.
NHL Eastern Conference Playoff Odds
- [October 9]: Detroit drifts from +270 on October 2 to +337 in consensus odds to make the playoffs.
- [October 2]: Buffalo drifts from -230 on September 29 to -121 in consensus odds to make the playoffs, bringing the Sabres close to Toronto at -122. Carolina remains the East’s strongest favorite at -974.
- [September 29]: As the season opens, Florida strengthens from -480 in our September 18 FanDuel snapshot to -590 to make the playoffs. Minnesota moves the other way, easing from -620 to -500, while Colorado remains the heaviest favorite at -1800.
Make & Miss Odds in Eastern Conference
| Team | Make Playoffs | Miss Playoffs |
|---|---|---|
| Carolina Hurricanes | -3000 | +1000 |
| Washington Capitals | -620 | +400 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | -590 | +390 |
| Florida Panthers | -430 | +300 |
| Ottawa Senators | -230 | +176 |
| New Jersey Devils | -164 | +128 |
| Montreal Canadiens | -132 | +104 |
| Buffalo Sabres | -115 | -111 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | -106 | -120 |
| New York Rangers | +142 | -184 |
| Boston Bruins | +154 | -200 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | +168 | -220 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | +200 | -265 |
| New York Islanders | +360 | -530 |
| Philadelphia Flyers | +520 | -900 |
| Detroit Red Wings | +560 | -1000 |
Odds as of October 15, 2026 at FanDuel. Odds are subject to change.
Carolina leads the Eastern Conference at -3000 to make the playoffs, a 96.8% implied probability before adjusting for the sportsbook margin. Washington follows at -620, with Tampa Bay (-590) and Florida (-430) next. Toronto (-106) and Ottawa (-230) face much tighter races for a place in the 2027 playoff field.
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NHL Western Conference Playoff Odds
- [October 9]: Winnipeg shortens from +237 on October 2 to +155 in consensus odds to make the playoffs, while Utah strengthens from -217 to -284.
Make & Miss Odds in Western Conference
| Team | Make Playoffs | Miss Playoffs |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Avalanche | -2500 | +900 |
| Edmonton Oilers | -2000 | +830 |
| Vegas Golden Knights | -1000 | +560 |
| Minnesota Wild | -620 | +400 |
| Utah Mammoth | -590 | +390 |
| Dallas Stars | -340 | +250 |
| Anaheim Ducks | -154 | +120 |
| Los Angeles Kings | -106 | -120 |
| San Jose Sharks | +114 | -146 |
| Winnipeg Jets | +158 | -205 |
| St. Louis Blues | +176 | -230 |
| Seattle Kraken | +200 | -265 |
| Nashville Predators | +255 | -350 |
| Chicago Blackhawks | +800 | -1800 |
| Vancouver Canucks | +1500 | -7000 |
| Calgary Flames | +2000 | -20000 |
Odds as of October 15, 2026 at FanDuel. Odds are subject to change.
Colorado is the West’s strongest playoff favorite at -2500 after leading the NHL with 121 points last season. Edmonton (-2000), Vegas (-1000), Minnesota (-620), Utah (-590) and Dallas (-340) follow. Anaheim (-154) and Los Angeles (-106) have much less room for error, while San Jose (+114) leads the group priced at plus money to make the playoffs.
Playoff Odds Trends & Analysis
- Florida’s return: The Panthers are -430 to make the playoffs after finishing with 84 points and missing the field last season. Barkov’s six-to-eight-week recovery estimate and Marchand’s expected six-week absence are setbacks to their return to contention.
- Conference Disparity: Last season’s lowest playoff point total was 98 in the East versus 90 in the West. The 2026-27 schedule expands from 82 to 84 games, giving teams two extra games to collect points.
- Coin Flips: Buffalo is -115 to make and -111 to miss, while Toronto sits at -106 to make and -120 to miss. Los Angeles has the same -106/-120 split.
- Plus-Money Playoff Bets: The Rangers (+142) and Boston (+154) offer the shortest plus-money make prices in the East, followed by Pittsburgh (+168) and Columbus (+200). Philadelphia sits at +520. San Jose (+114), Winnipeg (+158) and St. Louis (+176) lead that group in the West. A larger payout comes with a lower implied chance of reaching the postseason.
Toronto adds Kirill Marchenko in its September 28 trade with Columbus. Minnesota remains without Brock Faber, who is out indefinitely. The Rangers lose Igor Shesterkin for the season with a lower-body injury, leaving Dylan Garand with the starting opportunity. Ottawa loses William Eklund for 10 to 12 weeks after ankle surgery, while Chicago gets Connor Bedard back from shoulder surgery.
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