The Carolina Hurricanes and Stanley Cup Odds
The Carolina Hurricanes have now joined the ranks of champions by winning Lord Stanley’s Cup.
With the 2025-26 season approaching, sports analysts foresee the Hurricanes as favorites again, with FanDuel placing their odds at +650.
This season, Carolina made history as the first team to sweep through the initial two playoff rounds since the NHL modified its playoff format in 1987. They defeated the Las Vegas Golden Knights in six games, marking their first Stanley Cup win since 2006.
The team’s success can largely be attributed to their seasoned roster, which has experienced numerous playoff challenges. Remarkably, this marks their eighth consecutive playoff appearance, making them one of the longest-active participating teams alongside the Avalanche and Lightning.
Under Coach Rod Brind’Amour, the team employed an aggressive forechecking strategy paired with a man-to-man defense, resulting in them allowing the second-highest number of shots on goal while taking the fewest shots in the regular season. It’s rather intriguing, isn’t it? The balance seems… off, yet they made it work.
2026-27 Stanley Cup Odds
| Team | Stanley Cup Odds |
|---|---|
| Hurricanes | +650 |
| Avalanche | +700 |
| Lightning | 10/1 |
| Oilers | 11/1 |
| Wild | 12/1 |
| Panthers | 12/1 |
| Golden Knights | 14/1 |
| Senators | 16/1 |
| Stars | 17/1 |
| Devils | 20/1 |
| Canadiens | January 25th |
| Ducks | January 27th |
| Kings | January 30th |
| Sabres | January 33rd |
| Mammoth | January 33rd |
| Flyers | 35/1 |
| Blue Jackets | 40/1 |
| Maple Leafs | 40/1 |
| Jets | 80/1 |
| Capitals | 45/1 |
| Sharks | 45/1 |
| Rangers | 60/1 |
| Penguins | 65/1 |
| Islanders | 80/1 |
| Red Wings | 80/1 |
| Blackhawks | 100/1 |
| Bruins | 100/1 |
| Predators | 100/1 |
| Blues | 100/1 |
| Flames | 225/1 |
| Kraken | 250/1 |
| Canucks | 500/1 |
Next up are the Avalanche with odds of 7/1. Following their Presidents Trophy win as favorites for the second time in five years, they surprised many by defeating the Golden Knights in the Western Conference finals.
With stars like Nathan MacKinnon, the winner of the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy, and Cale Makar, a two-time Norris Trophy recipient, the Avalanche continue to generate buzz.
The Lightning sit at 10/1 for a potential Cup win this decade. They’ve reached the Finals three consecutive times from 2020 to 2022 but, oddly enough, faced early exits in the playoffs recently.
Nikita Kucherov’s impressive performance with three-digit scoring this season and Andrei Vasilevskiy’s leading 39 wins certainly bolster their case.
In Edmonton, Connor McDavid finds himself in a pivotal moment. After two Finals appearances, the Oilers are eager to make a mark again. They haven’t won a Stanley Cup in Edmonton since 1990—long overdue, I’d say. McDavid led the league with 138 points, securing the Art Ross Trophy. His new two-year, $25 million contract suggests this season is crucial for his Cup aspirations.
The outlook isn’t nearly as rosy for other local teams. The Devils have 20/1 odds, the Rangers sit at 60/1, and the Islanders are at 80/1.
