The 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs are just around the corner, and the Colorado Avalanche are looking to make a deep run after a dominant regular season. According to the latest odds, the Avalanche have emerged as the favorites to win the championship, edging out other top contenders like the Tampa Bay Lightning and Carolina Hurricanes. The Avalanche's impressive roster, led by stars like Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar, has been a driving force behind their success, and they'll look to carry that momentum into the postseason. As the NHL's top teams gear up for the playoffs, the Avalanche's odds of winning it all will be closely watched by hockey fans and pundits alike.
2026 Stanley Cup odds: Avalanche enter postseason favored ahead of Lightning, Hurricanes The New York Times
