In Boon For Sports Betting, NHL Lockout Ends

Following a long and protracted lockout, the National Hockey League 2012-13 season finally got underway this week, and leading online sportsbook William Hill has all the odds for the fans to bet on.

NHL season starts

Finally, the season begins! Due to the lockout, each NHL team will play just 48 games this season instead of the usual 82. All games will be played within the two conferences, and although this means some of the best teams in the competition won't play each other at all, there is still much to look forward to.

More than seven months have passed since the Los Angeles Kings defeated the New Jersey Devils for the Stanley Cup. And while millions of hockey fans around the world might resent the players for the delayed start to this season, there is no doubt that the players will be energized and ready to produce some fire on the ice.

William Hill odds

William Hill Online brings you all the odds for the NHL title race and more. The championship betting currently looks like this: Pittsburgh Penguins, 11/2, New York Rangers, 8/1, LA Kings, 10/1, Chicago Blackhawks, 11/1, Boston Bruins, St. Louis Blues, Vancouver Canucks, 12/1, all other 14/1 or above.

Hill also offers conference and division betting, and a range of wagering options on each game, including: Money Line, 60 Minutes Betting, Double Chance, Total Goals Highest Scoring Period, Puck Line Handicap, 60 Minutes Correct Score, First Period Betting, and Draw No Bet.