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Friday, October 2, 2026

Fanatics Sportsbook Offers $350 Bonus for NHL Games

New users can wager $20 and receive $350 in FanCash using promo code FOXNEWS350 for the Hurricanes vs. Capitals and Rangers vs. Red Wings matchups.

Sports • 2 hours ago
Fanatics Sportsbook Offers $350 Bonus for NHL Games

Fanatics Sportsbook is providing a special promotion for new customers, offering $350 in bonus bets to those who wager $20 on select NHL games. This offer is available for the upcoming matchups between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Washington Capitals, as well as the New York Rangers and the Detroit Red Wings, when users employ the promo code FOXNEWS350.

Hurricanes vs. Capitals Preview

The Washington Capitals are set to face the Carolina Hurricanes, with the Capitals introducing new forward depth through acquisitions of Alex Tuch and Jordan Kyrou. A point of interest in this game will be the performance of defenseman Cole Hutson, who has transitioned to a full-time role after gaining experience last spring. The Carolina Hurricanes, coming off a Stanley Cup win, maintain a strong offensive core led by Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov. Their defense is noted for its ability to limit opponent shots on goal. The game is scheduled for Friday, October 2, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET, and will be played at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. It will be broadcast on ESPN+, the Hurricanes Hockey Network, and Monumental Sports Network.

Odds for the Hurricanes vs. Capitals game show the Capitals as +124 on the moneyline and the Hurricanes as -148. The total is set at over 6.5 goals with odds of +110, and under 6.5 goals with odds of -130. The puck line favors the Hurricanes at -1.5 with odds of +164, while the Capitals are at +1.5 with odds of -198.

Rangers vs. Red Wings Preview

The New York Rangers will compete against the Detroit Red Wings in an Original Six matchup. The Rangers, considered an Eastern Conference contender, feature a strong offensive lineup including Mika Zibanejad, J.T. Miller, and Alexis Lafrenière. However, questions may arise regarding their freshness as they played the previous night. The team's defense, anchored by Adam Fox and goaltender Igor Shesterkin, is known for limiting scoring chances. The Red Wings have bolstered their roster with additions such as Viktor Arvidsson and Keegan Kolesar, aiming to enhance their depth and secondary scoring, potentially featuring prospect Michael Brandsegg-Nygard. This game is set for Friday, October 2, 2026, at 6:30 PM ET, taking place at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan, and will be televised on TNT and TruTv.

Betting odds for the Rangers vs. Red Wings game list the Rangers at +120 on the moneyline and the Red Wings at -142. The total is set at over 5.5 goals with odds of -135, and under 5.5 goals with odds of +114. The puck line indicates a preference for the Red Wings at -1.5 with odds of +180, while the Rangers are at +1.5 with odds of -218.

How to Claim the Offer

To participate in the Fanatics Sportsbook promotion, new users must visit the Fanatics Sportsbook website, create and verify an account, and make a deposit of at least $20. After verification, users should place a $20 wager on either the Hurricanes vs. Capitals or Rangers vs. Red Wings game and use the promo code FOXNEWS350. Upon the grading of the wager, $350 in FanCash will be awarded. This page may contain affiliate links, and FOX News may receive compensation if a user signs up or places a wager through these links. This content was developed independently of the FOX Newsroom.


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