Polymarket US NHL void rules: what happens if a player doesn't play
If an NHL player doesn't play, Polymarket US does not void or refund it; it settles by the rule quoted below.
Below is every Polymarket US NHL rule we could find for injuries, postponements, ties and overtime, quoted from Polymarket US's own source, last verified November 11, 2026. The rules panel on each contract governs.
Every published Polymarket US NHL settlement rule
Player prop: Player doesn't play
Settles by a set rule (not a refund)“Non-Participation: If {participant} does not participate in {event}, the Contract settles to last fair market prices.”
Source: Polymarket US contract specifications · Rule last verified November 11, 2026
Player prop: Player gets hurt mid-game
Settles on the result“Partial Participation: If {participant} begins participation in {event} but later retires, is substituted, is disqualified, or otherwise permanently ceases participation, statistics accumulated up to that point will count as reflected in official statistics.”
Source: Polymarket US contract specifications · Rule last verified November 11, 2026
Player prop: Game postponed or suspended
Settles by a set rule (not a refund)“If {event} is not rescheduled within two weeks of the originally scheduled date, the Exchange may, in its sole discretion, settle Contracts at last fair market prices or initiate the Contract Outcome Review Process.”
Source: Polymarket US contract specifications · Rule last verified November 11, 2026
Player prop: Does overtime count?
Settles on the result“For sports where a shootout is used to determine the winner (e.g., ice hockey, soccer), statistics recorded during the shootout do not count toward {statistic} unless otherwise specified in the Contract Terms.”
Source: Polymarket US contract specifications · Rule last verified November 11, 2026
Game winner: Game postponed or suspended
Settles by a set rule (not a refund)“Cancellation: If {event} is canceled and not rescheduled before the Expiration Date, the Exchange may, in its sole discretion, settle Contracts at last fair market prices, or extend the Expiration Date pending rescheduling, in accordance with the Contract Outcome Review Process.”
Source: Polymarket US contract specifications · Rule last verified November 11, 2026
Game winner: Game ends tied
Settles by a set rule (not a refund)“Ties: In the case of a tie or draw where no winner is declared by the official rules of {event}, Contracts will settle at $0.50.”
Source: Polymarket US contract specifications · Rule last verified November 11, 2026
Game winner: Does overtime count?
Settles on the result“If a game proceeds to overtime and a shootout, the Overtime provision applies. The winner of the shootout is deemed the winner of {event}.”
Source: Polymarket US contract specifications · Rule last verified November 11, 2026
Spread: Game postponed or suspended
Settles by a set rule (not a refund)“Cancellation: If {event} is canceled and not rescheduled before the Expiration Date, the Exchange may, in its sole discretion, settle Contracts at last fair market prices, or extend the Expiration Date pending rescheduling, in accordance with the Contract Outcome Review Process.”
Source: Polymarket US contract specifications · Rule last verified November 11, 2026
Spread: Does overtime count?
Settles on the result“Overtime and shootout results are included in the final score. In a shootout, the winning team is credited with one additional goal for settlement purposes, consistent with governing body convention.”
Source: Polymarket US contract specifications · Rule last verified November 11, 2026
Total: Game postponed or suspended
Settles by a set rule (not a refund)“Cancellation: If {event} is canceled and not rescheduled before the Expiration Date, the Exchange may, in its sole discretion, settle Contracts at last fair market prices, or extend the Expiration Date pending rescheduling, in accordance with the Contract Outcome Review Process.”
Source: Polymarket US contract specifications · Rule last verified November 11, 2026
Total: Does overtime count?
Settles on the result“Unless otherwise specified in the Contract Terms, overtime goals are included in the total score. In a shootout, the winning team is credited with one additional goal for settlement purposes, consistent with governing body convention.”
Source: Polymarket US contract specifications · Rule last verified November 11, 2026
Combo leg: Player doesn't play
Settles by a set rule (not a refund)The combo settles at the product of the legs' values and is not refunded.
“A leg assigned such a value under this provision does not cause the Contract to resolve to $0.00; rather, the Contract will settle at the product of the values of all legs, rounded down to the nearest Minimum Tick.”
Source: Polymarket US contract specifications · Rule last verified November 11, 2026
Combo leg: Game postponed or suspended
Settles by a set rule (not a refund)The combo settles at the product of the legs' values and is not refunded.
“A leg assigned such a value under this provision does not cause the Contract to resolve to $0.00; rather, the Contract will settle at the product of the values of all legs, rounded down to the nearest Minimum Tick.”
Source: Polymarket US contract specifications · Rule last verified November 11, 2026
Combo leg: Game ends tied
Settles by a set rule (not a refund)The combo settles at the product of the legs' values and is not refunded.
“A leg assigned such a value under this provision does not cause the Contract to resolve to $0.00; rather, the Contract will settle at the product of the values of all legs, rounded down to the nearest Minimum Tick.”
Source: Polymarket US contract specifications · Rule last verified November 11, 2026
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“Non-Participation: If {participant} does not participate in {event}, the Contract settles to last fair market prices.”
Source: Polymarket US contract specifications · Rule last verified November 11, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
NHL player prop on Polymarket US: player doesn't play — what happens?
Settles by a set rule (not a refund). Polymarket US's rule: “Non-Participation: If {participant} does not participate in {event}, the Contract settles to last fair market prices.” (verified November 11, 2026).
NHL player prop on Polymarket US: player gets hurt mid-game — what happens?
Settles on the result. Polymarket US's rule: “Partial Participation: If {participant} begins participation in {event} but later retires, is substituted, is disqualified, or otherwise permanently ceases participation, statistics accumulated up to that point will count as reflected in official statistics.” (verified November 11, 2026).
NHL player prop on Polymarket US: game postponed or suspended — what happens?
Settles by a set rule (not a refund). Polymarket US's rule: “If {event} is not rescheduled within two weeks of the originally scheduled date, the Exchange may, in its sole discretion, settle Contracts at last fair market prices or initiate the Contract Outcome Review Process.” (verified November 11, 2026).
NHL player prop on Polymarket US: does overtime count? — what happens?
Settles on the result. Polymarket US's rule: “For sports where a shootout is used to determine the winner (e.g., ice hockey, soccer), statistics recorded during the shootout do not count toward {statistic} unless otherwise specified in the Contract Terms.” (verified November 11, 2026).
NHL game winner on Polymarket US: game postponed or suspended — what happens?
Settles by a set rule (not a refund). Polymarket US's rule: “Cancellation: If {event} is canceled and not rescheduled before the Expiration Date, the Exchange may, in its sole discretion, settle Contracts at last fair market prices, or extend the Expiration Date pending rescheduling, in accordance with the Contract Outcome Review Process.” (verified November 11, 2026).
NHL game winner on Polymarket US: game ends tied — what happens?
Settles by a set rule (not a refund). Polymarket US's rule: “Ties: In the case of a tie or draw where no winner is declared by the official rules of {event}, Contracts will settle at $0.50.” (verified November 11, 2026).
NHL game winner on Polymarket US: does overtime count? — what happens?
Settles on the result. Polymarket US's rule: “If a game proceeds to overtime and a shootout, the Overtime provision applies. The winner of the shootout is deemed the winner of {event}.” (verified November 11, 2026).
NHL spread on Polymarket US: game postponed or suspended — what happens?
Settles by a set rule (not a refund). Polymarket US's rule: “Cancellation: If {event} is canceled and not rescheduled before the Expiration Date, the Exchange may, in its sole discretion, settle Contracts at last fair market prices, or extend the Expiration Date pending rescheduling, in accordance with the Contract Outcome Review Process.” (verified November 11, 2026).
NHL spread on Polymarket US: does overtime count? — what happens?
Settles on the result. Polymarket US's rule: “Overtime and shootout results are included in the final score. In a shootout, the winning team is credited with one additional goal for settlement purposes, consistent with governing body convention.” (verified November 11, 2026).
NHL total on Polymarket US: game postponed or suspended — what happens?
Settles by a set rule (not a refund). Polymarket US's rule: “Cancellation: If {event} is canceled and not rescheduled before the Expiration Date, the Exchange may, in its sole discretion, settle Contracts at last fair market prices, or extend the Expiration Date pending rescheduling, in accordance with the Contract Outcome Review Process.” (verified November 11, 2026).
NHL total on Polymarket US: does overtime count? — what happens?
Settles on the result. Polymarket US's rule: “Unless otherwise specified in the Contract Terms, overtime goals are included in the total score. In a shootout, the winning team is credited with one additional goal for settlement purposes, consistent with governing body convention.” (verified November 11, 2026).
NHL combo leg on Polymarket US: player doesn't play — what happens?
Settles by a set rule (not a refund). The combo settles at the product of the legs' values and is not refunded. Polymarket US's rule: “A leg assigned such a value under this provision does not cause the Contract to resolve to $0.00; rather, the Contract will settle at the product of the values of all legs, rounded down to the nearest Minimum Tick.” (verified November 11, 2026).
NHL combo leg on Polymarket US: game postponed or suspended — what happens?
Settles by a set rule (not a refund). The combo settles at the product of the legs' values and is not refunded. Polymarket US's rule: “A leg assigned such a value under this provision does not cause the Contract to resolve to $0.00; rather, the Contract will settle at the product of the values of all legs, rounded down to the nearest Minimum Tick.” (verified November 11, 2026).
NHL combo leg on Polymarket US: game ends tied — what happens?
Settles by a set rule (not a refund). The combo settles at the product of the legs' values and is not refunded. Polymarket US's rule: “A leg assigned such a value under this provision does not cause the Contract to resolve to $0.00; rather, the Contract will settle at the product of the values of all legs, rounded down to the nearest Minimum Tick.” (verified November 11, 2026).
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