NHL Parlay
Placing an NHL parlay on DraftKings takes about two minutes once the account is funded. The steps below walk through the full process — from opening the NHL lobby to submitting the ticket — so there are no surprises at confirmation.
What Do You Need Before You Start?
A verified DraftKings account and a funded balance are the two hard requirements. DraftKings operates under state-issued licenses, so the app uses device geolocation to confirm physical presence inside a legal state before any bet can be placed. For a full list of states where NHL parlays are available, see the Legal States for NHL Parlay Betting: State-by-State Guide. Most states require bettors to be 21+; Wyoming and New Hampshire allow 18+.
How Do You Build an NHL Parlay on DraftKings Step by Step?
- Open the NHL lobby. Tap the Sports tab, scroll to Hockey, and select the NHL. Tonight's games appear with moneyline, puck line, and total markets listed beneath each matchup.
- Add the first leg. Tap any odds cell — for example, a moneyline pick on a game. The cell highlights and the bet slip icon shows a "1" badge.
- Add more legs. Continue tapping odds cells from other games (or use the SGP builder within a single game). Each selection drops into the same bet slip automatically.
- Open the bet slip. Tap the slip icon at the bottom of the screen. DraftKings displays each leg, the combined American odds, and a payout preview based on your stake.
- Switch to Parlay. If the slip shows individual straight bets, tap the "Parlay" toggle at the top of the slip. The legs consolidate into one ticket.
- Enter your stake. Type the dollar amount in the wager field. The estimated payout updates instantly.
- Review and confirm. Check each leg, the total odds, and the payout figure. Tap "Place Bet" to submit.
To understand exactly how DraftKings multiplies decimal odds across legs to produce that payout figure, the How NHL Parlay Payouts Are Calculated guide covers the math in plain terms.
What Are the Key Bet Types Available as Parlay Legs?
| Bet Type | What It Means | Typical Odds Range (NHL) |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Pick the outright winner of the game | -200 to +180 |
| Puck Line (±1.5) | Favorite gives 1.5 goals; underdog gets 1.5 | Adjusted from the moneyline price |
| Game Total (Over/Under) | Combined goals scored goes over or under the posted number | Near -110 each side |
| Player Props | Individual stat lines (shots, goals, assists) | Varies widely by player |
For puck line combinations specifically, the Puck Line Parlay: Top Sportsbooks for ±1.5 Combos page ranks which books price those legs most favorably.
Does DraftKings Support Same-Game Parlays for NHL?
Yes. The SGP builder lets bettors combine legs from a single NHL game — for example, a team moneyline, a player shots prop, and the game total. DraftKings may restrict certain leg combinations it considers correlated. The payout on an SGP can differ from a standard cross-game parlay of the same number of legs.
For a deeper look at the SGP tool and its restrictions, read the DraftKings NHL Parlay Builder: Hands-On Review. Bettors who want to compare SGP depth across operators can check the What Is an NHL Same-Game Parlay and How Does It Work? explainer.
How Does Odds Shopping Affect an NHL Parlay?
Parlay payouts compound across legs. A small edge on each leg multiplies into a meaningful payout difference by the time the ticket is built. Before confirming, it is worth checking the same legs on FanDuel, BetMGM, or Caesars. The DraftKings vs FanDuel: NHL Parlay Odds Head-to-Head comparison shows where each book tends to price NHL legs differently.
DraftKings also periodically offers parlay boost promos — promotional multipliers on qualifying tickets. Check the Promos tab before submitting; terms vary by state and change frequently. For a ranked breakdown of which NHL parlay boosts currently pay most, see NHL Parlay Boosts Ranked: Which Promo Pays Most?.
What Happens After the Parlay Is Submitted?
The bet appears under the "My Bets" tab with a status of Open. Each leg settles as its game ends. If every leg wins, DraftKings credits the payout to the account balance automatically. A single losing leg voids the entire parlay. The cash-out option, when available, lets bettors settle an open ticket before all games finish at a value the sportsbook calculates in real time.
All parlay winnings are federally taxable ordinary income. A W-2G may be issued when a single win reaches $600 and is at least 300× the wager. See the Do You Pay Taxes on NHL Parlay Winnings? page for a full breakdown of federal and state reporting rules.
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