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Panthers Join Hurricanes as Top Stanley Cup Picks
Offseason moves have reshaped the favorites heading into the 2026-27 season.
By OddsListing wire desk
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Co-Leaders Emerge
The Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes sit as co-favorites to capture the 2027 Stanley Cup at +650. The Hurricanes had opened as the top choice when betting markets first posted in June and continue to hold that status as the new campaign nears. Florida climbed into a tie after adding winger Brady Tkachuk in a major trade. The Colorado Avalanche rank third at +700 after shortening from +800.
Other Contenders Advance
The Edmonton Oilers improved from 11-1 to +800 while the Vegas Golden Knights remain at +850. Tampa Bay Lightning hold steady at 12-1 to round out the top six. Washington Capitals surged from 50-1 to 17-1 following several high-profile additions of their own.
Odds Lengthen Elsewhere
Ottawa Senators moved from 16-1 to 35-1 after losing Tkachuk. Buffalo Sabres slipped from 25-1 to 30-1, Columbus Blue Jackets fell from 35-1 to 60-1 and Boston Bruins dropped from 60-1 to 100-1. Vancouver Canucks and Calgary Flames sit at the bottom of the board at 1,000-1 each.
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