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NHL Playoffs: Eastern Conference Team to advance to Second Round

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NHL Playoffs: Eastern Conference Team to advance to Second Round

NEW
May 5, 2027
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$0.00 Vol.

Polymarket

Florida Panthers

$0 Vol.

53%

Carolina Hurricanes

$0 Vol.

53%

Montreal Canadiens

$0 Vol.

50%

Tampa Bay Lightning

$0 Vol.

50%

Pittsburgh Penguins

$0 Vol.

48%

Boston Bruins

$0 Vol.

48%

Ottawa Senators

$0 Vol.

48%

Toronto Maple Leafs

$0 Vol.

48%

Columbus Blue Jackets

$0 Vol.

48%

New Jersey Devils

$0 Vol.

48%

New York Islanders

$0 Vol.

48%

New York Rangers

$0 Vol.

48%

Washington Capitals

$0 Vol.

48%

Philadelphia Flyers

$0 Vol.

48%

Buffalo Sabres

$0 Vol.

48%

Detroit Red Wings

$0 Vol.

48%

This market will resolve “Yes” if the listed team reaches the Second Round of the 2027 Stanley Cup Playoffs. If at any point it becomes impossible for the listed team to advance to the Second Round of the 2027 Stanley Cup Playoffs (e.g. they are mathematically eliminated), the associated market will resolve to "No". If the 2027 Stanley Cup Playoffs are cancelled, postponed after June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET or the Second Round matchups have not been declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “No”. The resolution source for this market will be official information from the NHL (https://www.nhl.com/); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.The 2025-26 regular season standings shaped Eastern Conference first-round matchups, with Carolina Hurricanes (113 points, Metropolitan champions) facing Ottawa Senators, Buffalo Sabres (109 points, Atlantic champions) against Boston Bruins, Tampa Bay Lightning versus Montreal Canadiens, and Pittsburgh Penguins against Philadelphia Flyers. Carolina dominated with a 4-0 sweep over Ottawa, while Philadelphia upset Pittsburgh 4-2, Montreal edged Tampa 4-3 in seven games, and Buffalo defeated Boston 4-2. Recent form, goaltending stability, and home-ice advantage in best-of-seven series drove outcomes, with Carolina's depth and Montreal's resilience proving decisive in advancing to the second round alongside the Flyers and Sabres.

This market will resolve “Yes” if the listed team reaches the Second Round of the 2027 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

If at any point it becomes impossible for the listed team to advance to the Second Round of the 2027 Stanley Cup Playoffs (e.g. they are mathematically eliminated), the associated market will resolve to "No".

If the 2027 Stanley Cup Playoffs are cancelled, postponed after June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET or the Second Round matchups have not been declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “No”.

The resolution source for this market will be official information from the NHL (https://www.nhl.com/); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$0
End Date
May 5, 2027
Market Opened
Sep 2, 2026, 5:55 PM ET

Resolution Source

https://www.nhl.com/

Resolver

0x65070BE91...
This market will resolve “Yes” if the listed team reaches the Second Round of the 2027 Stanley Cup Playoffs. If at any point it becomes impossible for the listed team to advance to the Second Round of the 2027 Stanley Cup Playoffs (e.g. they are mathematically eliminated), the associated market will resolve to "No". If the 2027 Stanley Cup Playoffs are cancelled, postponed after June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET or the Second Round matchups have not been declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “No”. The resolution source for this market will be official information from the NHL (https://www.nhl.com/); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
This market will resolve “Yes” if the listed team reaches the Second Round of the 2027 Stanley Cup Playoffs. If at any point it becomes impossible for the listed team to advance to the Second Round of the 2027 Stanley Cup Playoffs (e.g. they are mathematically eliminated), the associated market will resolve to "No". If the 2027 Stanley Cup Playoffs are cancelled, postponed after June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET or the Second Round matchups have not been declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “No”. The resolution source for this market will be official information from the NHL (https://www.nhl.com/); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.The 2025-26 regular season standings shaped Eastern Conference first-round matchups, with Carolina Hurricanes (113 points, Metropolitan champions) facing Ottawa Senators, Buffalo Sabres (109 points, Atlantic champions) against Boston Bruins, Tampa Bay Lightning versus Montreal Canadiens, and Pittsburgh Penguins against Philadelphia Flyers. Carolina dominated with a 4-0 sweep over Ottawa, while Philadelphia upset Pittsburgh 4-2, Montreal edged Tampa 4-3 in seven games, and Buffalo defeated Boston 4-2. Recent form, goaltending stability, and home-ice advantage in best-of-seven series drove outcomes, with Carolina's depth and Montreal's resilience proving decisive in advancing to the second round alongside the Flyers and Sabres.

This market will resolve “Yes” if the listed team reaches the Second Round of the 2027 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

If at any point it becomes impossible for the listed team to advance to the Second Round of the 2027 Stanley Cup Playoffs (e.g. they are mathematically eliminated), the associated market will resolve to "No".

If the 2027 Stanley Cup Playoffs are cancelled, postponed after June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET or the Second Round matchups have not been declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “No”.

The resolution source for this market will be official information from the NHL (https://www.nhl.com/); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$0
End Date
May 5, 2027
Market Opened
Sep 2, 2026, 5:55 PM ET

Resolution Source

https://www.nhl.com/

Resolver

0x65070BE91...
This market will resolve “Yes” if the listed team reaches the Second Round of the 2027 Stanley Cup Playoffs. If at any point it becomes impossible for the listed team to advance to the Second Round of the 2027 Stanley Cup Playoffs (e.g. they are mathematically eliminated), the associated market will resolve to "No". If the 2027 Stanley Cup Playoffs are cancelled, postponed after June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET or the Second Round matchups have not been declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “No”. The resolution source for this market will be official information from the NHL (https://www.nhl.com/); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

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Frequently Asked Questions

"NHL Playoffs: Eastern Conference Team to advance to Second Round" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 16 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Florida Panthers" at 53%, followed by "Carolina Hurricanes" at 53%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 53¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 53% 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.

"NHL Playoffs: Eastern Conference Team to advance to Second Round" is a newly created market on Polymarket, launched on Sep 2, 2026. As an early market, this is your opportunity to be among the first traders to set the odds and establish the market's initial price signals. You can also bookmark this page to track volume and trading activity as the market gains traction over time.

To trade on "NHL Playoffs: Eastern Conference Team to advance to Second Round," browse the 16 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 "NHL Playoffs: Eastern Conference Team to advance to Second Round" is "Florida Panthers" at 53%, meaning the market assigns a 53% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Carolina Hurricanes" at 53%. 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 "NHL Playoffs: Eastern Conference Team to advance to Second Round" 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.