Over the years, there have been some huge wins on NHL.
Of the big-4 sports in the USA, NHL probably trails behind the NBA, NFL and MLB, but with 82 games a season, there’s always plenty of cash thrown around in the NHL betting circles.
Biggest NHL Betting Wins
Let’s take a look at biggest betting wins on NHL for some lucky punters out there.
1. The 1999 St. Louis Blues vs. Phoenix Coyotes Game
In 1999, one of the most remarkable betting wins occurred during a game between the St. Louis Blues and the Phoenix Coyotes.
A bettor, who remains anonymous, placed a $500 bet on the Blues to win.
At the time, the Blues were trailing by three goals late in the third period, and their chances of winning seemed slim. The odds against them were hefty, with a potential payout of 100-1.
Against all odds, the Blues mounted a dramatic comeback, scoring four goals in the final minutes to win the game 4-3.
The bettor walked away with $50,000.
2. The 2012 Los Angeles Kings Stanley Cup Run
The Los Angeles Kings’ improbable Stanley Cup run in 2012 produced one of the biggest betting wins in NHL history.
At the beginning of the playoffs, the Kings were big underdogs, with 22-1 odds to win the Stanley Cup.
A savvy bettor saw potential in the Kings and placed a $1,000 wager on them. The Kings went on a historic run, defeating the top-seeded Vancouver Canucks, the St. Louis Blues, and the Phoenix Coyotes to reach the Stanley Cup Final.
They eventually triumphed over the New Jersey Devils to win their first Stanley Cup, netting a $22,000 payout.
3. The 2010 Blackhawks Stanley Cup Victory
The Chicago Blackhawks’ 2010 Stanley Cup victory ended a 49-year championship drought and also produced a big betting win.
A devoted Blackhawks fan placed a $10,000 bet on the team to win the Stanley Cup at 8-1 odds before the season began. The Blackhawks, led by young stars like Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane, had a stellar season and entered the playoffs as one of the favorites.
They navigated through the playoffs and defeated the Philadelphia Flyers in the Stanley Cup Final, pocketing our lucky punter a nice $80,000.
4. The 2006 Oilers Cinderella Story
The Edmonton Oilers’ unexpected run to the Stanley Cup Final in 2006 provided a memorable betting win.
The Oilers were the eighth seed in the Western Conference and had long odds of 50-1 to win the Stanley Cup.
A hopeful bettor decided to place a $500 bet on the Oilers at the start of the playoffs. The Oilers defied the odds, defeating the top-seeded Detroit Red Wings, the San Jose Sharks, and the Anaheim Ducks to reach the Stanley Cup Final. Although they ultimately lost to the Carolina Hurricanes in seven games, the bettor was able to cash out his bet after the Western Conference Finals, earning $25,000.
5. The 2018 Vegas Golden Knights Inaugural Season
The Vegas Golden Knights’ inaugural season in 2017-2018 is one of the most remarkable stories in NHL history.
As a new expansion team, expectations were low, and the odds for them to win the Stanley Cup were set at 500-1 before the season started.
However, a few wide-eyed punters saw something in the Knights and placed bets. One particularly hopeful bettor placed a $200 bet at the beginning of the season. T
he Golden Knights stunned the hockey world by having an incredible season, making it all the way to the Stanley Cup Final.
Though they eventually lost to the Washington Capitals, the bettor had the opportunity to cash out before the final, walking away with a remarkable $60,000.
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