NHL Season Kicks Off with Promotional Offers for Bettors
Underdog is offering new users a chance to earn up to $100 in bonus bets by wagering $5 on any NHL matchup.
The National Hockey League (NHL) season has commenced, and with it, promotional opportunities for sports bettors. Underdog is providing a special offer for new users, allowing them to play $5 and earn $100 in bonus bets on any NHL game.
This promotion is available for new users who sign up using the promo code FOXNEWS. The offer allows for a $5 wager to generate a $10 bonus bet, a process that can be repeated daily for 10 days, potentially accumulating up to $100 in bonus bets. Winnings from these bonus bets become withdrawable after meeting contest or play-through requirements.
The NHL season features several intriguing matchups, including a game between the Washington Capitals and the Carolina Hurricanes. The Capitals, led by veteran Alex Ovechkin, are entering what could be one of his final seasons. Ovechkin, the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer, is approaching his 22nd season and continues to add to his impressive goal total.
The Carolina Hurricanes, who won the Stanley Cup in the previous season, are considered a more complete team. They opened their current season with a 1-0 overtime loss at home against the Panthers, a game that saw their offense less explosive than in their playoff run.
The Capitals vs. Hurricanes game is scheduled for Friday, October 2, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET, taking place at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. The game will be available for viewing on ESPN+, the Hurricanes Hockey Network, and Monumental Sports Network.
Betting odds for the Capitals vs. Hurricanes game show the Hurricanes as favorites (-148 moneyline) against the Capitals (+124 moneyline). The over/under for total goals is set at 6.5, with odds favoring the under at -130. The puck line odds indicate the Capitals as +1.5 (-198) and the Hurricanes as -1.5 (+164).
Recent NHL goal-scoring leaders for the 2025-26 season include Nathan MacKinnon of the Avalanche with 53 goals, Cole Caufield of the Canadiens with 51, and Connor McDavid of the Oilers with 48. Other high scorers include Macklin Celebrini, Jason Robertson, Wyatt Johnston, and Kirill Kaprizov, all with 45 goals.