This event group covers the Washington Capitals vs. Montreal Canadiens NHL game scheduled for February 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET. Markets span moneyline (winner), spread betting, and multiple over/under total goals thresholds across Kalshi and Polymarket platforms.
Kalshi and Polymarket both use the same over/under logic (goals must exceed the stated threshold), but Kalshi offers 8 distinct threshold markets (2.5 to 9.5) while Polymarket offers only 4 (4.5, 5.5, 6.5, 7.5). This creates coverage gaps and potential arbitrage opportunities, but no logical contradiction.
Hero Tip:
Treat both platforms as aligned in resolution logic. The divergence is scope, not mechanics. Use Kalshi for fine-grained threshold hedging (e.g., 2.5, 3.5) and Polymarket for standard O/U lines. Always confirm the final combined goal tally against the specific threshold on each platform. Remember: shootout adds 1 goal to the winner's total for resolution purposes.
Critical Divergence Points:
Kalshi: Offers 8 over/under markets with thresholds 2.5, 3.5, 4.5, 5.5, 6.5, 7.5, 8.5, 9.5. Each resolves YES if combined goals exceed the threshold. Example: O/U 4.5 resolves YES if 5 or more goals are scored.
Polymarket: Offers 4 over/under markets (4.5, 5.5, 6.5, 7.5) plus moneyline and spread. Each resolves OVER if combined goals meet or exceed the derived threshold (threshold + 1). Example: O/U 4.5 resolves OVER if 5 or more goals are scored. Includes explicit 50-50 resolution if game is canceled with no makeup.
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