A Polymarket user has placed a $54,000 bet on the Montreal Canadiens defeating the Carolina Hurricanes in the NHL Eastern Conference Finals, according to Odaily. The account, which has earned over $210,000, opened the position at a price of 42.8¢, resulting in a floating profit of $3,200.
Currently, the series is tied at 1-1. The Canadiens secured a 6-2 victory in Game 1 but were later equalized by the Hurricanes. Game 3 will see the Canadiens with home advantage, while the Hurricanes are favored by some market participants due to their stable goaltending and efficient special teams performance.