2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Other Playoff Hockey + Fun Facts

2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs + Other Playoff Hockey 11W / 12L / 0P (-0.26u)

2026 0W / 0L / 0P (0.00)

Bulk of my profit last year was eaten up chasing DeBoer and the Stars against the Oilers in the Western Conference Final 

Some Fun Facts 

2026 Club / College Hockey Trophy Champions To Date  

David Johnson University Cup (USports Men) - 2026 - UQTR (6th Championship)

Golden Path Trophy (USports Women) - 2026 - Montreal Carabins (3rd Championship)

NCAA Men's Hockey Trophy (NCAA Men's Division 1) - Denver Pioneers (11th Championship)

NCAA Women's Hockey Trophy (NCAA Women's Division 1) - Wisconsin Badgers (9th Championship)

Allan Cup (Canada Senior A Championship) - Sunday April 19 to Saturday April 25 - Host - Conception Bay South, Newfoundland

Clark Cup (USHL) - In Progress

Centennial Cup (Canada's National Junior A Championship) - May 7 to 17 - Host - Summerside, Prince Edward Island

J. Ross Robertson Cup (OHL) - In Progress

Ed Chynoweth Cup (WHL) - In Progress

Gilles-Courteau Cup (QMJHL) - In Progress

Memorial Cup (Canadian Hockey League Championship) - May 22 to May 31 - Host - Kelowna, British Columbia

Stanley Cup - In Progress

Calder Cup - To Start April 22

Kelly Cup - To Start April 22

I do the same thing for international hockey but I'll be doing a separate thread for the IIHF Men's and Women's World Championships.  I just love hockey at all levels.  This really is the best time of year with all the different playoffs going on. 

Some picks for today to follow 

0W / 0L / 0P (0.00u)

Future Plays

Vegas Golden Knights +564 to win the Western Conference (0.25u to win 1.41u)

1st Round Canadiens +1.5 Games +102 (1u to win 1.02u)

1st Round Ducks +1.5 Games -102 (1.02u to win 1u)

1st Round Ducks Exact Series 4 to 1 +1100 (0.25u to win 2.75u)

1st Round Golden Knights Series Winner -175 (1.75u to win 1u)

1st Round Hurricanes Series Winner -162 (1.62u to win 1u)

1st Round Wild Series Winner +105 (1u to win 1.05u)

0W / 0L / 0P (0.00u) 

Pending Future Plays

Vegas Golden Knights +564 to win the Western Conference (0.25u to win 1.41u)

1st Round Canadiens +1.5 Games +102 (1u to win 1.02u)

1st Round Ducks +1.5 Games -102 (1.02u to win 1u)

1st Round Ducks Exact Series 4 to 1 +1100 (0.25u to win 2.75u)

1st Round Golden Knights Series Winner -175 (1.75u to win 1u)

1st Round Hurricanes Series Winner -162 (1.62u to win 1u)

1st Round Wild Series Winner +105 (1u to win 1.05u)

April 18/26

Senators / Hurricanes U5.5 +112 (0.5u to win 0.56u)

Honestly could see game 1 going either way but with the Hurricanes juiced to win ot included at -146 and there TT U3.5 juiced to -143.  Looks like 3 to 2 or 3 to 1 Hurricanes.  I can also see the same outcome the other way.  3 to 1 or 3 to 2 Senators.  Always tough to read game 1 so I tread lightly with only a 0.5u wager on this play.

Wild ML (ot included) +110 (0.5u to win 0.55u)

Same idea with the earlier game.  Its tough to read a game 1.  Wouldn't be shocked if this went either way but I just feel like I'm going with the team that has sort of pushed their chips all in with the Hughes trade.  Not sure they will be able to keep him.  This could be the Wild's year.

No feel in the Flyers / Penguins game yet.  I might just watch that one and look for an opportunity live.  

Enjoy the games today everyone 

2W / 0L / 0P (1.11u)  

Pending Future Plays

Vegas Golden Knights +564 to win the Western Conference (0.25u to win 1.41u)

1st Round Canadiens +1.5 Games +102 (1u to win 1.02u)

1st Round Ducks +1.5 Games -102 (1.02u to win 1u)

1st Round Ducks Exact Series 4 to 1 +1100 (0.25u to win 2.75u)

1st Round Golden Knights Series Winner -175 (1.75u to win 1u)

1st Round Hurricanes Series Winner -162 (1.62u to win 1u)

1st Round Wild Series Winner +105 (1u to win 1.05u)

April 18/26

Senators / Hurricanes U5.5 +112 (0.5u to win 0.56u) 

Wild ML (ot included) +110 (0.5u to win 0.55u) 

April 19/26

Canadiens / Lightning O5.5 -140 (0.7u to win 0.5u)

More of a gut feeling than anything else. 

I lean Sabres ML ot included -156, Golden Knights ML ot included -148 but not confident enough to place any wagers at this moment. 

Enjoy the games tonight everyone 

2W / 0L / 0P (+1.11u) 

April 19/26

Canadiens / Lightning O5.5 -140 (0.7u to win 0.5u)

Some Fun Facts

Ottawa and Carolina are meeting in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the 1st time.

Philadelphia and Pittsburgh are meeting in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the 8th time with the Flyers holding the edge 4 wins to 3.  

Boston and Buffalo will be meeting for the 9th time in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.  The Bruins are ahead 6 Wins to 2.

Montreal and Tampa Bay are meeting for the 5th time with Tampa Bay holding the edge 3 Wins to 1

Los Angeles and Colorado are meeting for the 3rd time with Colorado winning both prior meetings

Minnesota and Dallas are meeting for the 3rd time with Dallas winning both prior meetings

Utah and Vegas are meeting for the 1st time in the Stanley Cup Playoffs

Anaheim and Edmonton are meeting for the 3rd time with the series split with each team winning once

Just fun facts.  Nothing to decipher from a handicapping perspective.  For me the two series that have the most appeal are Philadelphia / Pittsburgh and Boston / Buffalo.  These are throwback series for sure 

3W / 0L / 0P (1.61u) 

Pending Future Plays

Vegas Golden Knights +564 to win the Western Conference (0.25u to win 1.41u)

1st Round Canadiens +1.5 Games +102 (1u to win 1.02u)

1st Round Ducks +1.5 Games -102 (1.02u to win 1u)

1st Round Ducks Exact Series 4 to 1 +1100 (0.25u to win 2.75u)

1st Round Golden Knights Series Winner -175 (1.75u to win 1u)

1st Round Hurricanes Series Winner -162 (1.62u to win 1u)

1st Round Wild Series Winner +105 (1u to win 1.05u)

April 19/26

Canadiens / Lightning O5.5 -140 (0.7u to win 0.5u) 

I lean Sabres ML ot included -156,  Golden Knights ML ot included -148  but not confident enough to place any wagers at this moment. 

April 20/26

Senators / Hurricanes 1P O1.5 +102 (0.5u to win 0.51u)

Ducks 1P ML +126 (0.5u to win 0.63u)

I lean Wild ML ot included at +126 but not quite strong enough to make a play on it.

Enjoy the games tonight everyone 

3W / 2L / 0P (+0.61u)  

Pending Future Plays

Vegas Golden Knights +564 to win the Western Conference (0.25u to win 1.41u)

1st Round Canadiens +1.5 Games +102 (1u to win 1.02u)

1st Round Ducks +1.5 Games -102 (1.02u to win 1u)

1st Round Ducks Exact Series 4 to 1 +1100 (0.25u to win 2.75u)

1st Round Golden Knights Series Winner -175 (1.75u to win 1u)

1st Round Hurricanes Series Winner -162 (1.62u to win 1u)

1st Round Wild Series Winner +105 (1u to win 1.05u)

April 20/26

Senators / Hurricanes 1P O1.5 +102 (0.5u to win 0.51u) 

Ducks 1P ML +126 (0.5u to win 0.63u) 

I lean Wild ML ot included at +126  but not quite strong enough to make a play on it.

April 21/26

Off day for me.  I didn't like anything on the board

April 22/26

Ducks 1P ML +130 (0.5u to win 0.65u)

Ducks ML ot included +162 (0.5u to win 0.81u)

Enjoy the late games everyone 

4W / 2L / 1P (+1.42u)   

Pending Future Plays

Vegas Golden Knights +564 to win the Western Conference (0.25u to win 1.41u)

1st Round Canadiens +1.5 Games +102 (1u to win 1.02u)

1st Round Ducks +1.5 Games -102 (1.02u to win 1u)

1st Round Ducks Exact Series 4 to 1 +1100 (0.25u to win 2.75u)

1st Round Golden Knights Series Winner -175 (1.75u to win 1u)

1st Round Hurricanes Series Winner -162 (1.62u to win 1u)

1st Round Wild Series Winner +105 (1u to win 1.05u)

April 22/26

Ducks 1P ML +130 (0.5u to win 0.65u) P

Ducks ML ot included +162 (0.5u to win 0.81u) 

April 23/26

Took yesterday off.  I did like the Hurricanes 1P but I also liked the Bruins.

April 24/26

The Lightning / Canadiens game and the Mammoth / Golden Knights game are to close to call imo.  I lean Lightning and Golden Knights but could easily see the games going the other way as well.  Same idea with the 1P also.  I'll look for live opportunities where possible.

1st playoff game back in Anaheim in a while.  I think this team is really good and I was never impressed with Edmonton at all this year.  

Oilers / Ducks 1P U2 -138 (1.38u to win 1u)

Ducks 1P ML +108 (1u to win 1.08u)

Ducks ML ot included +120 (1u to win 1.2u)

Enjoy the games tonight everyone 

Some Fun Facts 

2026 Club / College Hockey Trophy Champions Update #1 

David Johnson University Cup (U Sports Men) - 2026 - UQTR Patriotes (6th Championship)

Golden Path Trophy (U Sports Women) - 2026 - Montreal Carabins (3rd Championship)

NCAA Men's Hockey Trophy (NCAA Men's Division 1) - Denver Pioneers (11th Championship)

NCAA Women's Hockey Trophy (NCAA Women's Division 1) - Wisconsin Badgers (9th Championship)

Allan Cup (Canada Senior A Championship) - Final April 25 - CB Blues / Clarenville Caribous v Stoney Creek Tigers

Clark Cup (USHL) - In Progress

Centennial Cup (Canada's National Junior A Championship) - May 7 to 17 - Host - Summerside, Prince Edward Island

J. Ross Robertson Cup (OHL) - In Progress

Ed Chynoweth Cup (WHL) - In Progress

Gilles-Courteau Cup (QMJHL) - In Progress

Memorial Cup (Canadian Hockey League Championship) - May 22 to May 31 - Host - Kelowna, British Columbia

Walter Cup Playoffs - To start April 30

Stanley Cup - In Progress

Calder Cup - In Progress

Kelly Cup - In Progress

6W / 3L / 1P (+2.32u)   

Pending Future Plays

Vegas Golden Knights +564 to win the Western Conference (0.25u to win 1.41u)

1st Round Canadiens +1.5 Games +102 (1u to win 1.02u)

1st Round Ducks +1.5 Games -102 (1.02u to win 1u)

1st Round Ducks Exact Series 4 to 1 +1100 (0.25u to win 2.75u)

1st Round Golden Knights Series Winner -175 (1.75u to win 1u)

1st Round Hurricanes Series Winner -162 (1.62u to win 1u)

1st Round Wild Series Winner +105 (1u to win 1.05u)

April 24/26

Oilers / Ducks 1P U2 -138 (1.38u to win 1u) 

Ducks 1P ML +108 (1u to win 1.08u) 

Ducks ML ot included +120 (1u to win 1.2u) 

April 25/26

Same sort of situation like yesterday.  I lean for both Sweeps to occur but could see both teams forcing game 5s.  Of the 2 I think the Senators have the best chance of avoiding the sweep.  Penguins look cooked to me but always hard to go against Crosby in a do or die game.

Hurricanes / Senators ot included O5.5 -114 (1.14u to win 1u)

Flyers ML ot included -116 (1.16u to win 1u)

Enjoy the games today everyone 

8W / 4L / 1P (+3.16u)  

Pending Future Plays

Vegas Golden Knights +564 to win the Western Conference (0.25u to win 1.41u)

1st Round Canadiens +1.5 Games +102 (1u to win 1.02u)

1st Round Ducks +1.5 Games -102 (1.02u to win 1u)

1st Round Ducks Exact Series 4 to 1 +1100 (0.25u to win 2.75u)

1st Round Golden Knights Series Winner -175 (1.75u to win 1u)

1st Round Wild Series Winner +105 (1u to win 1.05u)

April 25/26

Hurricanes / Senators ot included O5.5 -114 (1.14u to win 1u) 

Flyers ML ot included -116 (1.16u to win 1u) 

1st Round Hurricanes Series Winner -162 (1.62u to win 1u) 

April 26/26

Lightning ML ot included -110 (1.1u to win 1u)

Ducks ML ot included +115 (1u to 1.15u)

Enjoy the games tonight everyone 

10W / 4L / 1P (+5.31u)  

Pending Future Plays

Vegas Golden Knights +564 to win the Western Conference (0.25u to win 1.41u)

1st Round Canadiens +1.5 Games +102 (1u to win 1.02u)

1st Round Ducks +1.5 Games -102 (1.02u to win 1u)

1st Round Ducks Exact Series 4 to 1 +1100 (0.25u to win 2.75u)

1st Round Golden Knights Series Winner -175 (1.75u to win 1u)

1st Round Wild Series Winner +105 (1u to win 1.05u)

April 26/26

Lightning ML ot included -110 (1.1u to win 1u) 

Ducks ML ot included +115 (1u to 1.15u) 

April 27/26     

Didn't like anything yesterday so I just watched the games.

April 28/26      

Bruins 1P ML +121 (1u to win 1.21u) 

I've got the future with the Ducks Exacta over the Oilers 4 games to 1 and have already hit the +1.5 games for the Ducks which will be graded once the series is over.  It's so tough to see the Oilers not at least forcing a game 6 so I could hedge or just let the Ducks ride.  Not sure yet.  Got some time to think about it.

BOL to the forum 

Good Stuff 

10W / 5L / 1P (+4.31u)   

Pending Future Plays

Vegas Golden Knights +564 to win the Western Conference (0.25u to win 1.41u)

1st Round Canadiens +1.5 Games +102 (1u to win 1.02u)

1st Round Ducks +1.5 Games -102 (1.02u to win 1u)

1st Round Ducks Exact Series 4 to 1 +1100 (0.25u to win 2.75u)

1st Round Golden Knights Series Winner -175 (1.75u to win 1u)

1st Round Wild Series Winner +105 (1u to win 1.05u)

April 28/26      

Bruins 1P ML +121 (1u to win 1.21u) 

April 29/26

No plays for me

April 30/26

Both tough to call tonight.  I've already hit the ducks +1.5 but I'm sticking with my gut which already thought the Ducks would knock off Edmonton.  I think the Wild still win this series but does it go 7?  Line suggests no. The past 2 Western Conference Championship teams both get bounced tonight.

Wild ML ot included -124 (1.24u to win 1u)

Ducks ML ot included +111 (2u to win 2.22u)

Enjoy the games tonight.  

Some Fun Facts  

2026 Club / College Hockey Trophy Champions Update #2

David Johnson University Cup (U Sports Men) - 2026 - UQTR Patriotes (6th Championship)

Golden Path Trophy (U Sports Women) - 2026 - Montreal Carabins (3rd Championship)

NCAA Men's Hockey Trophy (NCAA Men's Division 1) - Denver Pioneers (11th Championship)

NCAA Women's Hockey Trophy (NCAA Women's Division 1) - Wisconsin Badgers (9th Championship)

Allan Cup (Canada Senior A Championship) - Clarenville Caribous (2nd Championship)

Clark Cup (USHL) - In Progress

Centennial Cup (Canada's National Junior A Championship) - May 7 to 17 - Host - Summerside, Prince Edward Island

J. Ross Robertson Cup (OHL) - In Progress

Ed Chynoweth Cup (WHL) - In Progress

Gilles-Courteau Cup (QMJHL) - In Progress

Memorial Cup (Canadian Hockey League Championship) - May 22 to May 31 - Host - Kelowna, British Columbia

Walter Cup Playoffs (PWHL) - In Progress

Stanley Cup (NHL) - In Progress

Calder Cup (AHL) - In Progress

Kelly Cup (ECHL) - In Progress

14W / 6L / 1P (+9.33u)  

Pending Future Plays

Vegas Golden Knights +564 to win the Western Conference (0.25u to win 1.41u)

1st Round Canadiens +1.5 Games +102 (1u to win 1.02u)

1st Round Golden Knights Series Winner -175 (1.75u to win 1u)

April 30/26

Wild ML ot included -124 (1.24u to win 1u) 

Ducks ML ot included +111 (2u to win 2.22u) 

1st Round Ducks +1.5 Games -102 (1.02u to win 1u) 

1st Round Ducks Exact Series 4 to 1 +1100 (0.25u to win 2.75u) 

1st Round Wild Series Winner +105 (1u to win 1.05u) 

May 1/26

As of now I lean Lightning, Golden Knights and Sabres for tonight's games.  There will be at least 1 game 7 imo.  I want to see how the lines move during the day.

Tailed you from the start and you keep doing you ! GLTA Thanks  and Cheers 

14W / 6L / 1P (+9.33u)   

Pending Future Plays

Vegas Golden Knights +564 to win the Western Conference (0.25u to win 1.41u)

1st Round Canadiens +1.5 Games +102 (1u to win 1.02u) 

1st Round Golden Knights Series Winner -175 (1.75u to win 1u)

May 1/26

My feeling for tonight's games are not as strong as yesterday.  I think 2 of 3 road teams win.  Momentum seems to be with the upstart clubs like the Flyers, Wild & Ducks.  On that note I think the Sabres will beat the Bruins tonight.  Lean Lightning still but no play besides 1P owing to the fact that the Canadiens could do to the Lightning what the Wild did to Dallas last night.  Sort of a changing of the guard with regular playoff contenders vs teams who have been out of the playoffs or have had minimal recent success.  Actually lean Utah now to force a game 7 but not a strong enough feeling to warrant a play.

Lightning 1P -0.5 +182 (1u to win 1.82u)

Sabres ML ot included -120 (1.20u to win 1u)

Enjoy the games tonight everyone 

16W / 7L / 1P (+10.33u)    

Pending Future Plays

Vegas Golden Knights +564 to win the Western Conference (0.25u to win 1.41u)

1st Round Canadiens +1.5 Games +102 (1u to win 1.02u) 

May 1/26

Lightning 1P -0.5 +182 (1u to win 1.82u) 

Sabres ML ot included -120 (1.20u to win 1u) 

1st Round Golden Knights Series Winner -175 (1.75u to win 1u) 

May 2/26

Adding Future Plays

2nd Round Hurricanes -1.5 games -172 (1.72u to win 1u)

2nd Round Hurricanes Exact Series 4 to 2 +350 (0.25u to win 0.86u)

Hurricanes looked solid against Ottawa and I thought the Senators through everything at them.  They have graduated a bit here and to me look dangerous.  Flyers might grab a game or 2 but I don't see 7 games or a Flyers series win here.

2nd Round Wild +1.5 Games -112 (1.12u to win 1u)

2nd Round Wild Series Win +194 (1u to win 1.94u)

Part of my angle with Vegas winning the West was someone taking care of Colorado.  I think the Wild have a shot here.  Only 1 more year guaranteed with Hughes.  They need a minimum Conference Final Appearance imo.  I think they get it.

No line at Pinny for the Ducks / Golden Knights yet but I like Vegas here in 5 or 6.  Need to see lines first.

As for tonight's Game 1 between the Flyers / Hurricanes I lean Flyers just because of the layoff for Carolina however experience should prepare the Hurricanes for such a scenario.  They should be ready.  No play for me unless it maybe live.

PWHL

Did ok betting unders last year but the books have caught up and adjusted.  Still these games are usually tight come playoff time.  

Frost / Victoire U3.5 +164 (0.5u to win 0.82u)

Frost Regulation +0.5 -138 (0.69u to win 0.5u)

Minnesota finished 3rd and Montreal finished 1st.  The Victoire passed over 4th place Ottawa and chose to play the 3rd place Frost.  Gotta be some motivation from the Frost here.  Two time defending champions as well.

The other game between the Charge and Fleet has the over 3.5 juiced to -144 but the under only paying +108.  Usually a sign that the over probably will hit here however I'm not risking anything.  I don't follow the league to close but did watch some of game 1 and it did look like the Fleet had a lot of missed chances especially in the 2nd period.  Puck drop not till 7 so I'll see if I want to put a play in later.

Enjoy the games today / tonight, whichever playoffs you are following.

17W / 8L / 1P (+10.33u)  

Pending Future Plays

Vegas Golden Knights +564 to win the Western Conference (0.25u to win 1.41u)

1st Round Canadiens +1.5 Games +102 (1u to win 1.02u) 

2nd Round Hurricanes -1.5 games -172 (1.72u to win 1u)

2nd Round Hurricanes Exact Series 4 to 2 +350 (0.25u to win 0.86u)

2nd Round Wild +1.5 Games -112 (1.12u to win 1u)

2nd Round Wild Series Win +194 (1u to win 1.94u)

May 3/26

Frost / Victoire U3.5 +164 (0.5u to win 0.82u) 

Frost Regulation +0.5 -138 (0.69u to win 0.5u) 

May 4/26

Adding Future Play:

2nd Round Golden Knights Series Winner -198 (1.98u to win 1u)

I already have the Habs +1.5 games locked up.  This game could go either way.  Usually like the home team in this spot though and the Lightning have the experience to handle this.  More learning and growing for the Habs.  They will be a cup contender next year.  

Lightning Regulation -0.5 +105 (1u to win 1.05u)

Lean the Avs in Game 1.  The Wild are more suited to the Avs so we'll get a different version than when they played the Kings.  Maybe a high scoring 3 to 3 with Avs in OT? Nothing strong enough to warrant a play for me.  Wild could have taken note of the Flyers performance and will be well prepared to face the Avs and win Game 1.

Enjoy the games tonight everyone 

18W / 9L / 1P (+10.35u)   

Pending Future Plays

Vegas Golden Knights +564 to win the Western Conference (0.25u to win 1.41u)

2nd Round Hurricanes -1.5 games -172 (1.72u to win 1u)

2nd Round Hurricanes Exact Series 4 to 2 +350 (0.25u to win 0.86u)

2nd Round Wild +1.5 Games -112 (1.12u to win 1u)

2nd Round Wild Series Win +194 (1u to win 1.94u)

2nd Round Golden Knights Series Winner -198 (1.98u to win 1u)

May 3/26

Lightning Regulation -0.5 +105 (1u to win 1.05u) 

1st Round Canadiens +1.5 Games +102 (1u to win 1.02u) 

May 4 & 5

Couldn't find anything I like

May 6

Series between Montreal and Buffalo is to close to call.  Either team loses to Carolina imo.  I might like the Sabres for the series if the Habs grab game 1.  We'll get a better price.  That's who I lean to win the series anyways.  It's going to be great hockey for sure.

My Wild 2nd round plays might be in jeopardy.  Let's see how they do at home first I guess.  They look outmatched vs Colorado so far.

For tonights games I lean Golden Knights and Sabres to both win ot included but just leans.  Could see the opposite happening.  

Ducks 1P -0.5 +212 is worth a look.  I always find that the team who drops game 1 will come out a bit stronger at least in the 1st period.  No play for me though.

Enjoy the games tonight everyone 

Some Fun Facts

The Flyers and the Hurricanes are meeting for the 1st time in the Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Canadiens and the Sabres are meeting for the 8th time in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.  Montreal leads with 4 wins.

The Ducks and the Golden Knights are meeting for the 1st time in the Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Avalanche are meeting the Wild for the 4th time in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Wild lead the series 2 wins to 1.

The Canadiens Sabres series reminds me of growing up back in the Patrick, Adams, Norris and Smythe era.