NHL Betting in Canada: The 2026-27 Guide

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Why the NHL is the heart of betting in Canada

No other sport reaches as many Canadian bettors: seven teams coast to coast, historic rivalries and a game almost every night from October to April. Opening night sets the tone with two all-Canadian matchups: the Maple Leafs host the Canadiens, where first overall pick Gavin McKenna is expected to debut, and the Oilers welcome the Canucks.

The most common hockey bets

• Moneyline: the game winner, overtime and shootout included.
• Regulation result (1X2): win, loss or tie after 60 minutes — the tie often pays well because it's rarer than people think.
• Puck line: usually ±1.5 goals. Handy for a better price on a favourite.
• Total goals: over or under a set line, often around 5.5 or 6.5.
• Player props: goal scorer, points, shots on goal.
• Futures: Stanley Cup winner, division winner, individual awards.

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Key dates

• September 29, 2026: opening night, with Maple Leafs–Canadiens and Oilers–Canucks.
• October 25, 2026: outdoor Heritage Classic in Winnipeg, Jets vs. Canadiens.
• December 2026: Senators and Blackhawks in Düsseldorf for the Global Series Germany.
• February 5–6, 2027: the All-Star Game returns, at UBS Arena.
• April 10, 2027: final day, all 32 teams in action.

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