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Which teams will make the NHL Playoffs?

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Sports·Hockey

Which teams will make the NHL Playoffs?

$173,895 Vol.

Apr 16, 2026
Polymarket

$173,895 Vol.

Polymarket

Buffalo Sabres

$1,513 Vol.

100%

Carolina Hurricanes

$1,996 Vol.

100%

Minnesota Wild

$2,850 Vol.

100%

Montreal Canadiens

$3,440 Vol.

100%

Anaheim Ducks

$3,950 Vol.

100%

Tampa Bay Lightning

$2,193 Vol.

99%

Edmonton Oilers

$7,662 Vol.

99%

Boston Bruins

$6,935 Vol.

97%

Pittsburgh Penguins

$3,070 Vol.

95%

Utah Mammoth

$20 Vol.

91%

Vegas Golden Knights

$3,617 Vol.

90%

Columbus Blue Jackets

$6,234 Vol.

50%

New York Islanders

$4,286 Vol.

50%

Ottawa Senators

$4,885 Vol.

43%

Los Angeles Kings

$13,485 Vol.

38%

Nashville Predators

$2,805 Vol.

31%

Philadelphia Flyers

$3,050 Vol.

29%

San Jose Sharks

$8,375 Vol.

28%

Detroit Red Wings

$2,763 Vol.

26%

Seattle Kraken

$7,752 Vol.

19%

Winnipeg Jets

$7,775 Vol.

18%

Washington Capitals

$1,684 Vol.

17%

St. Louis Blues

$1,089 Vol.

5%

Florida Panthers

$9,105 Vol.

<1%

Toronto Maple Leafs

$9,041 Vol.

<1%

Chicago Blackhawks

$37,682 Vol.

<1%

New Jersey Devils

$11,216 Vol.

<1%

Calgary Flames

$2,496 Vol.

<1%

This market will resolve to “Yes” if the listed team makes the 2025–26 NHL Playoffs. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No.” A team will be considered to have made the Playoffs if it qualifies for the postseason bracket under the official rules of the NHL for the 2025–26 season. Qualification through any officially recognized NHL format (including Wild Card berths) will count. If it becomes impossible for the listed team to qualify for the Playoffs based on the rules of the NHL (e.g. the team is mathematically eliminated), this market will resolve immediately to “No.” The resolution source for this market will be official information from the NHL, however a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.With roughly two weeks left before the April 16 regular-season finale, the Stanley Cup Playoffs race boils down to fiercely contested wild-card spots in both conferences, where eight teams per side secure berths via top-three division finishers plus two wild cards. Pittsburgh Penguins edged one point ahead of the New York Islanders after a crucial March 31 victory, intensifying the Metropolitan Division battle alongside Columbus Blue Jackets and Ottawa Senators, while Tampa Bay Lightning (98 points) lock in Atlantic dominance. Western wild cards pit Utah Mammoth, Nashville Predators, and Los Angeles Kings against surging dark horses like Chicago Blackhawks and San Jose Sharks, propelled by Macklin Celebrini's 101 points. Key injuries, including Colorado's Cale Makar (upper body), loom large, with remaining schedules packed with head-to-heads and rest edges shaping trader consensus on final qualifiers.

This market will resolve to “Yes” if the listed team makes the 2025–26 NHL Playoffs. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No.”

A team will be considered to have made the Playoffs if it qualifies for the postseason bracket under the official rules of the NHL for the 2025–26 season. Qualification through any officially recognized NHL format (including Wild Card berths) will count.

If it becomes impossible for the listed team to qualify for the Playoffs based on the rules of the NHL (e.g. the team is mathematically eliminated), this market will resolve immediately to “No.”

The resolution source for this market will be official information from the NHL, however a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.
Volume
$173,895
End Date
Apr 16, 2026
Market Opened
Oct 23, 2025, 3:11 PM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...
This market will resolve to “Yes” if the listed team makes the 2025–26 NHL Playoffs. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No.” A team will be considered to have made the Playoffs if it qualifies for the postseason bracket under the official rules of the NHL for the 2025–26 season. Qualification through any officially recognized NHL format (including Wild Card berths) will count. If it becomes impossible for the listed team to qualify for the Playoffs based on the rules of the NHL (e.g. the team is mathematically eliminated), this market will resolve immediately to “No.” The resolution source for this market will be official information from the NHL, however a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.

Outcome proposed: Yes

No dispute

Final outcome: Yes

This market will resolve to “Yes” if the listed team makes the 2025–26 NHL Playoffs. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No.” A team will be considered to have made the Playoffs if it qualifies for the postseason bracket under the official rules of the NHL for the 2025–26 season. Qualification through any officially recognized NHL format (including Wild Card berths) will count. If it becomes impossible for the listed team to qualify for the Playoffs based on the rules of the NHL (e.g. the team is mathematically eliminated), this market will resolve immediately to “No.” The resolution source for this market will be official information from the NHL, however a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.With roughly two weeks left before the April 16 regular-season finale, the Stanley Cup Playoffs race boils down to fiercely contested wild-card spots in both conferences, where eight teams per side secure berths via top-three division finishers plus two wild cards. Pittsburgh Penguins edged one point ahead of the New York Islanders after a crucial March 31 victory, intensifying the Metropolitan Division battle alongside Columbus Blue Jackets and Ottawa Senators, while Tampa Bay Lightning (98 points) lock in Atlantic dominance. Western wild cards pit Utah Mammoth, Nashville Predators, and Los Angeles Kings against surging dark horses like Chicago Blackhawks and San Jose Sharks, propelled by Macklin Celebrini's 101 points. Key injuries, including Colorado's Cale Makar (upper body), loom large, with remaining schedules packed with head-to-heads and rest edges shaping trader consensus on final qualifiers.

This market will resolve to “Yes” if the listed team makes the 2025–26 NHL Playoffs. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No.”

A team will be considered to have made the Playoffs if it qualifies for the postseason bracket under the official rules of the NHL for the 2025–26 season. Qualification through any officially recognized NHL format (including Wild Card berths) will count.

If it becomes impossible for the listed team to qualify for the Playoffs based on the rules of the NHL (e.g. the team is mathematically eliminated), this market will resolve immediately to “No.”

The resolution source for this market will be official information from the NHL, however a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.
Volume
$173,895
End Date
Apr 16, 2026
Market Opened
Oct 23, 2025, 3:11 PM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...
This market will resolve to “Yes” if the listed team makes the 2025–26 NHL Playoffs. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No.” A team will be considered to have made the Playoffs if it qualifies for the postseason bracket under the official rules of the NHL for the 2025–26 season. Qualification through any officially recognized NHL format (including Wild Card berths) will count. If it becomes impossible for the listed team to qualify for the Playoffs based on the rules of the NHL (e.g. the team is mathematically eliminated), this market will resolve immediately to “No.” The resolution source for this market will be official information from the NHL, however a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.

Outcome proposed: Yes

No dispute

Final outcome: Yes

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Frequently Asked Questions

"Which teams will make the NHL Playoffs?" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 33 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Buffalo Sabres" at 100%, followed by "Carolina Hurricanes" at 100%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 100¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 100% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

As of today, "Which teams will make the NHL Playoffs?" has generated $173.9K in total trading volume since the market launched on Oct 23, 2025. This level of trading activity reflects strong engagement from the Polymarket community and helps ensure that the current odds are informed by a deep pool of market participants. You can track live price movements and trade on any outcome directly on this page.

To trade on "Which teams will make the NHL Playoffs?," browse the 33 available outcomes listed on this page. Each outcome displays a current price representing the market's implied probability. To take a position, select the outcome you believe is most likely, choose "Yes" to trade in favor of it or "No" to trade against it, enter your amount, and click "Trade." If your chosen outcome is correct when the market resolves, your "Yes" shares pay out $1 each. If it's incorrect, they pay out $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current frontrunner for "Which teams will make the NHL Playoffs?" is "Buffalo Sabres" at 100%, meaning the market assigns a 100% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Carolina Hurricanes" at 100%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

The resolution rules for "Which teams will make the NHL Playoffs?" define exactly what needs to happen for each outcome to be declared a winner — including the official data sources used to determine the result. You can review the complete resolution criteria in the "Rules" section on this page above the comments. We recommend reading the rules carefully before trading, as they specify the precise conditions, edge cases, and sources that govern how this market is settled.