"Hockey fans, get ready for a wild ride as the 2025-2026 NHL season heats up. With the Stanley Cup Finals just around the corner, several teams are poised to pull off an upset and claim the championship title. According to a recent analysis, five Cinderella teams have emerged as dark horses in the competition. The Arizona Coyotes, Seattle Kraken, Buffalo Sabres, Ottawa Senators, and New Jersey Devils have all shown flashes of brilliance, despite being considered underdogs by many pundits. Can these teams defy the odds and bring home the coveted Stanley Cup? Read on to discover the factors that make them contenders and which players to watch in the quest for the ultimate prize."


5 NHL Cinderella Teams That Can Win the 2026 Stanley Cup  Bleacher Report