The Florida Panthers and Dallas Stars have emerged as the favorites to win the 2025 Stanley Cup. The Stars' rise is due to a productive trade deadline, which saw them acquire star winger Mikko Rantanen from the Carolina Hurricanes. The Stars hold a slight edge over the Colorado Avalanche to win the Western Conference, followed by the Edmonton Oilers and Winnipeg Jets.
The Panthers, Carolina Hurricanes, Washington Capitals, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Toronto Maple Leafs are the top contenders to win the Eastern Conference.
For more, here is how Alex Ovechkin's chase for the all-time NHL goals record has turned into hockey's most popular prop bet, while the Capitals are currently second favorites to win the President's Trophy for best record, trailing only the Winnipeg Jets.
Here are the available odds for teams to win their division, their conference and the Stanley Cup for the 2024-25 NHL season.
Latest odds as of publication. For odds movement, go to ESPN BET.
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