Goal in the first 10 minutes (GIFT) betting is back as the NHL season is underway. It’s one of the most entertaining props on the board, giving bettors instant action without the late-night sweat.
Our updated GIFT report tracks all 32 NHL teams, breaking down total first-period goals, how many they’ve scored and how many they’ve allowed in those opening 10 minutes.
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nHL Teams with most goals in first ten minutes
| Team | Goals Scored | Goals Allowed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 40 | 21 | 61 (1.09) |
| Colorado | 34 | 24 | 58 (1.05) |
| San Jose | 32 | 20 | 52 (0.95) |
| Tampa Bay | 32 | 24 | 56 (1.02) |
| St. Louis | 30 | 32 | 62 (1.09) |
| Columbus | 30 | 22 | 52 (0.93) |
| Ottawa | 29 | 28 | 57 (1) |
| Carolina | 29 | 25 | 54 (0.95) |
| Washington | 28 | 23 | 51 (0.86) |
| Utah | 28 | 22 | 50 (0.88) |
Overthrowing Colorado, Pittsburgh has surged to become the king of scoring goals early, now up to 40 early goals and 61 total (1.09 per game), keeping them among the league’s most reliable early-scoring teams. The Avalanche are still hot, scoring 34 goals to bring them to 58 total. St. Louis leads the league with 62 total goals, but 32 of those have been goals allowed. On the flip side, Chicago (16) and Seattle (17) also struggle to find the back of the net quickly.
nHL Players with most goals in first ten minutes
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | 9 |
| Logan Cooley | 8 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | 7 |
| Brock Nelson | 7 |
| Evan Rodrigues | 7 |
| Macklin Celebrini | 7 |
| Drake Batherson | 6 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | 6 |
| Tom Wilson | 6 |
| Matt Boldy | 6 |
Sidney Crosby reigns as the king of quick starts; pocketing nine goals in the first 10 minutes. Behind him, Logan Cooley (8), Nathan MacKinnon (7), and Macklin Celebrini (7) are active.
What Are GIFT Bets?
GIFT stands for Goal In The First Ten Minutes. Similarly, NGIFT would be no goal in the first ten minutes.
As you may have guessed, these bets ask you to predict if a goal will (or won't) be scored in the first ten minutes of a particular game. It doesn't matter who scores so long as a goal goes in. This is effectively a total bet at OVER/UNDER 0.5 goals in the first 10 mins of any contest.
Here's what this market might look like at your sportsbook:
Will there be a goal in the first 10 minutes?
- Yes -125
- No +125
A winning $100 bet on a goal in the first 10 minutes would return $180 -- your initial $100 plus $80 in profit per our odds calculator. A winning bet for no goal to be scored in the first 10 minutes would return $225 -- that initial $100 plus $125 of profit.
