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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
Polymarket

$0.00 Vol.

Polymarket

Carolina Hurricanes

$0 Vol.

55%

Florida Panthers

$0 Vol.

52%

Columbus Blue Jackets

$0 Vol.

51%

Ottawa Senators

$0 Vol.

50%

Tampa Bay Lightning

$0 Vol.

50%

Boston Bruins

$0 Vol.

49%

Montreal Canadiens

$0 Vol.

49%

Pittsburgh Penguins

$0 Vol.

49%

Washington Capitals

$0 Vol.

49%

Philadelphia Flyers

$0 Vol.

48%

New Jersey Devils

$0 Vol.

48%

New York Rangers

$0 Vol.

48%

Buffalo Sabres

$0 Vol.

27%

New York Islanders

$0 Vol.

26%

Toronto Maple Leafs

$0 Vol.

25%

Detroit Red Wings

$0 Vol.

24%

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 2026 NHL playoffs concluded in June, with the Carolina Hurricanes capturing the Stanley Cup after advancing through the Eastern Conference bracket. Key first-round developments included the Buffalo Sabres ending their long drought by defeating the Boston Bruins, the Montreal Canadiens upsetting the Tampa Bay Lightning in seven games, the Philadelphia Flyers eliminating the Pittsburgh Penguins, and the top-seeded Hurricanes sweeping the Ottawa Senators. These results aligned with regular-season standings where Carolina led the East with 113 points, Buffalo topped the Atlantic at 109, and underdogs like the Flyers and Sabres exceeded expectations amid roster health and goaltending consistency. In the current offseason, with free agency and training camp preparations underway, no active playoff factors influence resolved markets.

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.
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.The 2026 NHL playoffs concluded in June, with the Carolina Hurricanes capturing the Stanley Cup after advancing through the Eastern Conference bracket. Key first-round developments included the Buffalo Sabres ending their long drought by defeating the Boston Bruins, the Montreal Canadiens upsetting the Tampa Bay Lightning in seven games, the Philadelphia Flyers eliminating the Pittsburgh Penguins, and the top-seeded Hurricanes sweeping the Ottawa Senators. These results aligned with regular-season standings where Carolina led the East with 113 points, Buffalo topped the Atlantic at 109, and underdogs like the Flyers and Sabres exceeded expectations amid roster health and goaltending consistency. In the current offseason, with free agency and training camp preparations underway, no active playoff factors influence resolved markets.

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.
Volume
$0
End Date
May 5, 2027
Market Opened
Sep 2, 2026, 5:55 PM ET

Resolution Source

https://www.nhl.com/

Resolver

0x65070BE91...

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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 "Carolina Hurricanes" at 55%, followed by "Florida Panthers" at 52%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 55¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 55% 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 "Carolina Hurricanes" at 55%, meaning the market assigns a 55% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Florida Panthers" at 52%. 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.