The NHL season begins on Tuesday, September 29th.
Every team technically has an equal chance of making the NHL playoffs before the first puck drops, but the betting odds say something different.
Before the season starts, the Colorado Avalanche have the shortest odds to make the NHL Playoffs, priced at -1600. Meanwhile, the Vancouver Canucks have the longest odds to make the playoffs this season, priced at +800.
The Avalanche have not missed the playoffs since the 2016/17 season, and the odds makers seem to believe that streak will continue for a 10th straight season.
Check out the latest odds for every team to make or miss the NHL Playoffs in the 2026/27 season.
Odds to Make or Miss the NHL Playoffs
Eastern Conference
Atlantic Division
Make | Miss | |
Boston Bruins | +275 | -380 |
Buffalo Sabres | -115 | -105 |
Detroit Red Wings | +260 | -360 |
Florida Panthers | -800 | +500 |
Montreal Canadiens | -180 | +140 |
Ottawa Senators | +100 | -130 |
Tampa Bay Lightning | -400 | +290 |
Toronto Maple Leafs | -130 | +100 |
Metropolitan Division
Make | Miss | |
Carolina Hurricanes | -1000 | +600 |
Columbus Blue Jackets | +145 | -185 |
New Jersey Devils | -130 | +100 |
New York Islanders | +240 | -330 |
New York Rangers | +200 | -270 |
Philadelphia Flyers | +120 | -150 |
Pittsburgh Penguins | +190 | -250 |
Washington Capitals | -275 | +205 |
Western Conference
Central Division
Make | Miss | |
Chicago Blackhawks | +450 | -700 |
Colorado Avalanche | -1600 | +800 |
Dallas Stars | -400 | +290 |
Minnesota Wild | -500 | +350 |
Nashville Predators | +225 | -300 |
St. Louis Blues | +190 | -250 |
Utah Mammoth | -200 | +160 |
Winnipeg Jets | +210 | -280 |
Pacific Division
Make | Miss | |
Anaheim Ducks | -140 | +110 |
Calgary Flames | +750 | -1500 |
Edmonton Oilers | -900 | +550 |
Los Angeles Kings | -200 | +155 |
San Jose Sharks | -150 | +120 |
Seattle Kraken | +425 | -650 |
Vancouver Canucks | +800 | -1600 |
Vegas Golden Knights | -750 | +475 |
All odds written in this article were correct at the time of writing and are subject to change.
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