As the 2025-2026 NHL season approaches, Canadian teams are ready to compete for the coveted Stanley Cup. The Edmonton Oilers, runners-up for the past two years, lead the odds at +750, alongside the reigning champions, the Carolina Hurricanes. The Toronto Maple Leafs, with odds of +1400, are the second Canadian team on the list, followed by the Winnipeg Jets at +2000.
The Ottawa Senators, Montreal Canadiens, and Vancouver Canucks are further down the ranks with odds of +3000, +4000, and +5500, respectively. The Calgary Flames, with odds of +7500, are the Canadian team with the lowest chances, translating to a mere 1.32% probability of winning the title.
In the Eastern Conference, the Maple Leafs are the favorites for the division title, with odds of +700. The Senators and Canadiens follow with odds of +1500 and +2000, respectively. In the Western Conference, the Oilers, at +350, and the Jets, at +1000, have the best chances among Canadian teams. The Canucks and Flames are further behind, with odds of +2800 and +3500.
The 82-game regular season will begin on October 7, 2025, and conclude on April 16, 2026, marking the last year of this schedule before the NHL moves to 84 games starting in the 2026–27 season.
Odds were taken from bet365 on Friday, October 3, 2025.
Author:
Lucas Portela
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