This event group covers an NHL game between the San Jose Sharks and Montreal Canadiens scheduled for March 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET. Markets span moneyline (winner), spread betting (Canadiens -1.5), and total goals over/under at multiple thresholds (4.5, 5.5, 6.5, 7.5), plus Kalshi's goal-differential markets.
Kalshi and Polymarket measure different dimensions of the same game. Kalshi focuses on goal differential (margin of victory); Polymarket focuses on total goals and moneyline outcome. No logical contradiction exists, but traders must understand they are betting on distinct settlement values.
Hero Tip:
Do not assume Kalshi and Polymarket markets will move in lockstep. A high-scoring game (e.g., 5-2) can satisfy multiple Polymarket totals (O/U 4.5, 5.5, 6.5) and Kalshi margin markets simultaneously, but a low-scoring 2-1 game satisfies only Kalshi margin markets and lower Polymarket totals. Cross-platform arbitrage is possible if odds diverge significantly. Always verify the official NHL.com final score and confirm shootout handling with your platform before settlement.
Critical Divergence Points:
Kalshi:
Four binary markets on goal differential. Resolves YES if Montreal wins by >2.5 or >1.5 goals, OR if San Jose wins by >1.5 or >2.5 goals. Resolves NO otherwise. Key Quote: 'If [Team] wins by over X.5 goals in the San Jose at Montreal professional hockey game originally scheduled for Mar 14, 2026, then the market resolves to Yes.'
Polymarket:
Six markets: moneyline (Sharks vs Canadiens winner), spread (Canadiens -1.5 = Canadiens win by 2+), and totals (O/U 4.5, 5.5, 6.5, 7.5 combined goals). Moneyline resolves to winner; spread resolves to Canadiens if win margin >= 2, else Sharks; totals resolve Over if combined goals >= threshold, else Under. Key Quote: 'This market will resolve to [Over/Under] if the Sharks and Canadiens combine to score [threshold] or more goals in this game.'
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