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2026 NHL Playoff Odds: Make/Miss Betting for All 32 Teams
Updated:
- We track the odds to make the NHL playoffs for all 32 teams throughout the 2025-26 season
- Edmonton and Carolina are the heaviest favorites at -900 to reach the postseason
- See the tables below for all the updated odds on who will miss and make the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
This page tracks the odds to make the NHL playoffs during the 2025-26 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 been shaken up after Florida’s Aleksander Barkov suffered a season-ending injury, dropping the defending champions from near-lock status to the playoff bubble. Meanwhile, several Western Conference teams carry 90%+ playoff probabilities, reflecting the conference’s top-heavy nature.
NHL Eastern Conference Playoff Odds
Make & Miss Odds in Eastern Conference
| Team | Odds to Make Playoffs | Odds to Miss Playoffs |
|---|---|---|
| Carolina Hurricanes | -900 | +650 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | -550 | +450 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | -360 | +280 |
| Florida Panthers | -350 | +280 |
| New Jersey Devils | -330 | +260 |
| New York Rangers | -190 | +150 |
| Washington Capitals | -170 | +135 |
| Ottawa Senators | -170 | +135 |
| Montreal Canadiens | -105 | -125 |
| Buffalo Sabres | +180 | -230 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | +200 | -250 |
| New York Islanders | +220 | -270 |
| Detroit Red Wings | +250 | -320 |
| Philadelphia Flyers | +280 | -350 |
| Boston Bruins | +420 | -550 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | +750 | -1000 |
Odds as of September 29th at FanDuel Sportsbook.
Carolina leads the Eastern Conference at -900 to make the playoffs, translating to a 90% implied probability. The Hurricanes added depth during the offseason and benefit from playing in a weakened division. Florida’s odds shifted dramatically from -800 range to -350 after losing Barkov for the season.
- [September 29]: The Barkov injury has completely reshaped the Eastern Conference playoff picture. Florida dropped from near-lock status to -350, while Tampa Bay and Carolina strengthened their positions as the conference’s safest bets.
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NHL Western Conference Playoff Odds
Make & Miss Odds in Western Conference
| Team | Odds to Make Playoffs | Odds to Miss Playoffs |
|---|---|---|
| Edmonton Oilers | -900 | +700 |
| Vegas Golden Knights | -800 | +650 |
| Dallas Stars | -800 | +600 |
| Colorado Avalanche | -550 | +460 |
| Los Angeles Kings | -280 | +220 |
| Winnipeg Jets | -260 | +200 |
| Minnesota Wild | -195 | +155 |
| St. Louis Blues | -120 | -110 |
| Utah Hockey Club | -105 | -125 |
| Vancouver Canucks | +100 | -130 |
| Anaheim Ducks | +230 | -300 |
| Nashville Predators | +280 | -350 |
| Calgary Flames | +310 | -380 |
| Seattle Kraken | +450 | -550 |
| San Jose Sharks | +1100 | -1500 |
| Chicago Blackhawks | +1700 | -2500 |
Odds as of September 29th.
Edmonton and Vegas lead the Western Conference at -900 and -800 respectively to make the playoffs. The Oilers seek redemption after consecutive Stanley Cup Final losses, while Vegas added Mitch Marner to an already championship-caliber roster.
- [September 29]: The Western Conference features a clear hierarchy with four teams carrying 85%+ playoff probabilities. St. Louis (-120/+110) represents the truest coin flip in the entire league, while Utah (-105/-125) looks to build on their surprising inaugural season.
Playoff Odds Trends & Analysis
- The Barkov Effect: Florida’s odds shifted from -800 range to -350 after losing their captain, representing one of the largest injury-related odds movements in recent history.
- Conference Disparity: Last season’s playoff cutoff was 91 points in the East versus 96 points in the West, showing the Western Conference’s superior depth.
- Coin Flips: St. Louis (-120/-110) and Montreal (-105/-125) represent true 50/50 propositions, offering little betting value either way.
- Best Value Plays: Ottawa (-170 to make) and Minnesota (-195 to make) offer the best risk-reward among bubble teams.
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Brady Trettenero
Lead NHL & NCAAF Editor
Brady is the lead NHL and College Football editor at Sports Betting Dime, where he specializes in betting odds and data-driven analysis. Brady has over 10 years experience working in sports media, with work published by outlets such as ESPN, CBS Sports, Yahoo! Sports and Fox Sports.
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