What does “Which Team to Score (Incl. Overtime & Penalties)” mean?
This ice hockey betting market asks which team will score a goal at any time during the match, including:
- Regulation time (3 periods)
- Overtime (OT)
- Penalty Shootout (SO)
As long as a team scores at least one goal in any of these phases, the bet wins.
Shootout goals count for this market
It does not matter who wins the match
How the Market Is Displayed
You’ll usually see options like:
- Team A – Yes
- Team A – No
- Team B – Yes
- Team B – No
Some bookmakers simplify it as:
- Team A to Score
- Team B to Score
(Overtime & penalties already included by default)
Examples
Example 1: Regulation Time Goal
Match: Toronto Maple Leafs vs Boston Bruins
Bet: Toronto Maple Leafs to Score (Incl. OT & Penalties)
Result: Toronto scores in the 1st period
Bet wins
Example 2: Overtime Goal
Match: NY Rangers vs New Jersey Devils
Bet: NY Rangers to Score (Incl. OT & Penalties)
Regulation Time: 0–0
Overtime: Rangers score
Bet wins
Example 3: Penalty Shootout Goal
Match: CSKA Moscow vs SKA St. Petersburg
Bet: SKA St. Petersburg to Score (Incl. OT & Penalties)
Regulation & OT: 2–2
Penalty Shootout: SKA scores and wins shootout
Bet wins
Example 4: Team Fails to Score
Match: Canada vs Germany
Bet: Germany to Score (Incl. OT & Penalties)
Final: Canada wins 3–0 (no OT)
Bet loses
Important Things to Know
- A single goal is enough to win
- Shootout goals count, even though they don’t count as “official goals” in match stats
- If a team never scores, even after shootout → bet loses
- Works well for underdogs expected to at least get one goal
Betting Tips
1. Back Strong Attacking Teams
Choose teams with:
- High goals-per-game
- Strong power-play percentage
- Consistent top-line scorers
2. Use It for Underdogs
Instead of betting an underdog to win, bet:
Underdog to Score (Incl. OT & Penalties)
Safer
Higher success rate
Still good odds
3. Avoid Elite Defensive Matchups
Be careful when:
- Playing against top defensive teams
- Facing elite goalkeepers with high save percentages
4. Combine with Other Markets
Good for accumulators with:
- Match Winner
- Over/Under Goals
- Both Teams to Score
Best Competitions for This Market
- NHL
- KHL
- IIHF World Championships
- Olympic Ice Hockey
- SHL (Sweden)
- Liiga (Finland)
Summary
Which Team to Score (Incl. Overtime & Penalties) is a simple and flexible ice hockey betting option. You don’t need a team to win—just score once, even in a shootout.
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