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2026 Stanley Cup Odds (Hurricanes Set as Favorites to Finally Get Over Hump)
- Carolina Hurricanes
- Florida Panthers
- Edmonton Oilers
- Dallas Stars
- Colorado Avalanche
- Vegas Golden Knights
- Tampa Bay Lightning
- New Jersey Devils
- Los Angeles Kings
- Winnipeg Jets
- Toronto Maple Leafs
- Washington Capitals
- Ottawa Senators
- Minnesota Wild
- New York Rangers
- St. Louis Blues
- Vancouver Canucks
- New York Islanders
- Philadelphia Flyers
- Columbus Blue Jackets
- Calgary Flames
- Nashville Predators
- Detroit Red Wings
- Montreal Canadiens
- Boston Bruins
- Buffalo Sabres
- Pittsburgh Penguins
- Seattle Kraken
- Anaheim Ducks
- Chicago Blackhawks
- San Jose Sharks
No, you're not experiencing deja vu; the Florida Panthers have defeated the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final for the second straight season. This time, it took them just six games to get the job done.
Now, we look ahead to the NHL's offseason, and the first step in doing that is taking a peek at the opening odds to win next year's Stanley Cup. Despite the Panthers and Oilers making the Cup Final two straight years, neither is the favorite for next season. Instead, it's the Carolina Hurricanes.
Let's take a look.
2026 Stanley Cup Odds
- Hurricanes +700
- Panthers +750
- Oilers +750
- Stars +850
- Avalanche +850
- Golden Knights +1200
- Lightning +1600
- Devils +1800
- Kings +1900
- Jets +2100
- Maple Leafs +2400
- Capitals +2800
- Senators +3100
- Wild +3400
- Rangers +3400
- Mammoth +3500
- Blues +4000
- Canucks +5000
- Islanders +6500
- Flyers +8000
- Blue Jackets +8500
- Flames +8500
- Predators +8500
- Red Wings +10000
- Canadiens +10000
- Bruins +11000
- Sabres +14000
- Penguins +28000
- Kraken +31000
- Ducks +39000
- Blackhawks +50000
- Sharks +50000
Hurricanes Set as Stanley Cup Favorites
The Hurricanes are once again set as Stanley Cup favorites, but even I have to admit I'm surprised that they top the odds list this time around. While the Toronto Maple Leafs get all the bad rap for being playoff chokers, the Hurricanes continuously dominate the regular season only to fall short in the playoffs.
The Hurricanes are a metrics nerd's dream. They rank near the top of the NHL every year in advanced analytics like CORSI% and expected goals, but at some point, we have to take a look at whether or not that style of hockey is built to win once the postseason begins.
Behind the Hurricanes are the defending Stanley Cup Champions and the Edmonton Oilers, who are desperate to be the first Canadian team to win the Cup since 1993.
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Originally from Nova Scotia, Iain MacMillan is a senior editor covering betting, with a focus on NFL, NHL, and golf. He hosts the Bacon Bets Podcast and has been featured on VSIN, BetQL and Monumental Sports Network. He is a member of the Metropolitan Golf Writers Association and his beloved Falcons and Maple Leafs break his heart on a yearly basis.