ESPN BET NHL Shootout Protection Promo
Every hockey fan knows the heartbreak: your team fights through three periods and overtime, only to fall in the shootout. The crowd gasps, your pulse drops, and your Moneyline wager? Gone faster than a one-timer on the power play.
But not this season. With ESPN BET’s new “Shootout Protection”, you can bet on the NHL with confidence knowing that even if your team loses in a shootout, you’ll get your stake back — up to $100 per game — in Bonus Bets. No opt-in. No hoops. Just shoot out safety, all season long.
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Promo Highlights: ESPN BET Shootout Protection
Here’s everything you need to know before puck drop:
- 🗓️ Promotion Period: October 7, 2025 (9:00 AM ET) – June 31, 2026 (11:59 PM ET)
- 🏒 Eligible Games: Any NHL game that goes into a shootout
- 💰 Refund Amount: 100% of your original stake (up to $100 per game)
- ⏳ Bonus Bet Expiration: Must be used within 7 days
- 💳 Funding Requirement: Cash wagers only — no Profit Boosts or Bonus Bets
- 🚫 Ineligible Wagers: Live bets, “Cash Outs,” or voided wagers
- 🌎 Available States: AZ, CO, D.C., IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV
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How It Works: Step-by-Step
Getting started with Shootout Protection is as easy as a clean breakaway:
- Sign in or create your ESPN BET account
Registration is free and quick — you just need a verified account and to be located in an eligible state.
- Place your pre-live Moneyline bet
Pick your NHL team to win before puck drop using cash funds (no boosts or Bonus Bets).
- Watch the action unfold
Enjoy every period, every power play, every glove save
- If your team loses in a shootout…
You’ll automatically receive 100% of your stake back — up to $100 per game — in Bonus Bets within 72 hours.
- Use your Bonus Bets within 7 days
Redeem them on any market available on ESPN BET — from spreads and totals to parlays and player props.
Real Fan Moment: The Night the Shootout Didn’t Hurt
I’m Baba Faiza, and I had $50 on the Pittsburgh Penguins Moneyline when they faced the Columbus Blue Jackets on October 25, 2025. It was one of those roller-coaster nights — the Penguins battled back to tie it, but after overtime, it all came down to a shootout.
Round after round, the tension built… and then it slipped away. Columbus took it in the fourth round. My bet was officially a loss — or so I thought.
Here’s what happened next:
- My $50 Penguins wager lost in the shootout.
- ESPN BET refunded me — $50 back in Bonus Bets.
- I rolled those Bonus Bets into a new wager the next night.
No frustration, no sting, just another chance to chase the next win. That’s Shootout Protection in action — keeping the game fun, even when the final shot doesn’t go your way.
Who Can Play?
Shootout Protection is open to all registered, verified ESPN BET players who:
- Are 21+ years old (or 18+ in D.C.)
- Are physically located in one of the following:
AZ, CO, D.C., IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV - Place pre-live, cash-funded Moneyline wagers on NHL games
You don’t need to opt in or use a promo code — simply place a qualifying wager, and if your team loses in a shootout, your refund is automatic.
Important Bonus Bet Info
- Bonus Bets are credited within 72 hours after settlement.
- They expire in 7 days, so don’t sit on them too long.
- Winnings from Bonus Bets are paid out in withdrawable cash — the stake isn’t returned.
- Bonus Bets can’t be used on casino games or combined with others
Responsible Gaming Reminder!
At ESPN BET, they want you to enjoy the action responsibly. Betting should always be fun, social, and under control. If you or someone you know may have a gambling problem, help is available 24/7:
- Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER (CO, D.C., KY, MI, NJ, OH, PA, VA)
- Arizona: 1-800-NEXT-STEP
- Iowa: 1-800-BETS-OFF
- Indiana: 1-800-9-WITH-IT
- Massachusetts: (800) 327-5050 or gamblinghelplinema.org
- New York: 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369)
- Tennessee: 800-889-9789
Play responsibly. You’re in control.
Final Word: Keep Betting Fearlessly
Shootouts are the ultimate coin flip — thrilling, nerve-wracking, and completely out of your control. But with ESPN BET Shootout Protection, that final shot doesn’t have to decide your night. You bet. You watched. You backed your team. Now, even if they fall in the shootout, you still get rewarded.
So go ahead — drop the puck, back your favorite team, and take your shot. With ESPN BET, the odds may change, but your confidence never should. Shootout Protection is just one of many ways to win more at ESPN BET. Discover all the active sportsbook promos and boost your betting experience.
