NHL Odds Favor Hurricanes for 2026-27 Stanley Cup As the 2026-27 NHL season approaches, sportsbooks are already making predictions about which teams will be vying for the coveted Stanley Cup. According to the latest odds, the Carolina Hurricanes are the favorites to win it all, boasting a significant advantage with a +700 line. The Colorado Avalanche and Vegas Golden Knights trail closely behind, with the latter two teams also considered top contenders. But who else is in the mix? The Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, and Tampa Bay Lightning are also making a strong case for themselves, sitting at much shorter odds of 11-1 and 12-1 respectively. With the preseason just around the corner, NHL fans are eagerly anticipating the start of the new season and the potential for a thrilling championship run.

The Hurricanes are a leading +700 to win the Stanley Cup for the 2026-27 season, followed by the Avalanche (+800) and Golden Knights (+850). The Oilers (11-1), Panthers (11-1) and Lightning (12-1) make up the next tier of contenders.