2026 Stanley Cup Odds

By Hank Blaine • October 10, 2025

The NHL Season is underway, and so far, the 2026 Stanley Cup odds haven’t moved much from offseason opening lines. The two-time defending champs, the Florida Panthers, are a solid fave to make it a three-peat. The Edmonton Oilers are at +800, like the Panthers, and Dallas is 9-to-1. Which teams should be on your NHL betting radar early in the season to lift the trophy? Check out NHL odds, analysis, and picks for the 2026 Stanley Cup.

Odds to Win the 2026 Stanley Cup

I'm back on the market.
— The Stanley Cup (@StanleyCup) October 7, 2025

*As of October 10th, 2025

Vegas Golden Knights +800
Edmonton Oilers +800
Colorado Avalanche +840
Carolina Hurricanes +900
Florida Panthers +900
Dallas Stars +900
Tampa Bay Lightning +1100
New Jersey Devils +1400
Toronto Maple Leafs +1600
Winnipeg Jets +2500
LA Kings +2500
New York Rangers +2800
Minnesota Wild +2900
Washington Capitals +2900
Ottawa Senators +2900
Utah Mammoth +4900
St. Louis Blues +4900
Montreal Canadiens +4900
Vancouver Canucks +5900
Buffalo Sabres +9900
Columbus Blue Jackets +9900
Calgary Flames +9900
Detroit Red Wings +9900
Anaheim Ducks +11900
Nashville Predators +11900
New York Islanders +14900
Philadelphia Flyers +14900
Boston Bruins +14900
Seattle Kraken +19900
Pittsburgh Penguins +29900
Chicago Blackhawks +49900
San Jose Sharks +49900

Top Pick to Win the 2026 Stanley Cup

The Carolina Hurricanes added two key players who could boost them over the top and into Cup-winning territory. Nikolaj Ehlers was one of this offseason’s top free agents. He will play in Carolina red and give the Canes a serious winger who can do a lot of good things on the ice.

Carolina traded for K’Andre Miller to boost the blue line. Both players add to a stacked roster. The Hurricanes have a chance to leapfrog Florida and head to the final series with a shot at winning the Cup.

Second Pick to Win the 2026 Stanley Cup

The Avalanches’ Gabriel Landeskog didn’t play hockey for nearly three years. In his first game back with Colorado, versus the rival Vegas Golden Knights, also a Cup contender, Landeskog scored a goal.

He’s the heart of the Avalanche squad and should boost Colorado into playoff and Cup contention. Let’s not forget that the best player in the NHL, Nathan MacKinnon, puts on the skates for the Avs. Colorado is back.

Top Underdog Pick to Win the 2026 Stanley Cup

The odds on the LA Kings has been fluctuant. It’s not the type of move that would make anyone sit up and take notice; it’s too subtle, but it’s still a move that tells us someone is paying attention to how the Kings could turn regular-season success into playoff success.

Anze Kopitar remains one of the best players in the NHL. The Kings have a solid blue line and should fly under the radar for most of the season. If LAK can get by the Edmonton Oilers, which have knocked the Kings from the playoffs in the last couple of seasons, who knows?

Top Dark Horse Pick to Win the 2026 Stanley Cup

If goaltender Thatcher Demko bounces back, the Vancouver Canucks could be in for a much stronger 25-26 than anyone realizes. Goalie Kevin Lankinen is solid, but you require a couple of top goaltenders to win during the regular season and playoffs.

Elias Petterson, Brock Boeser, and Evander Kane can each go for 30 or more points this season. For Vancouver, it’s all about health. If everyone stays healthy, which is a big if, the odds are 50-to-1, and the Canucks could make waves.

How to Start Betting on NHL at our Crypto Sportsbook with Nitrobetting

Getting started with Nitrobetting is easy and straightforward:

Create an Account

Deposit Funds

Choose your preferred cryptocurrency to fund your account. Our platform supports a variety of popular crypto options.

Hit the Sportsbook

Head to Ice Hockey → NHL in our crypto sportsbook. You’ll find upcoming matches, futures, and prop markets.

Start Betting and Winning

Choose your game of preference, place your bets and get on a roll at Nitrobetting.

Join the Nitrobetting Community

At Nitrobetting, we’re more than just a betting platform—we’re a community of enthusiasts passionate about NHL betting. Whether you’re here for the thrill of playing or exploring our extensive range of NHL games, you’ll find everything you need to make your experience unforgettable.

So, what are you waiting for? Sign up today, and take your NHL betting experience to the next level at Nitrobetting. Start betting and winning today!