Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers lead Canadian contenders as early odds reveal the top favourites for the 2027 Stanley Cup title.
Published:As the National Hockey League prepares for the 2026–27 season, anticipation is growing across Canada and the United States. This year features a return to an 84-game regular-season schedule for the first time since 1993–94. While the ultimate prize is still months away, evaluators have already pinpointed the early front-runners. Based on updated figures from July 28, 2026, here are the top five favourites to win the 2027 Stanley Cup, followed by a look at the rest of the league.
A Look at the Top Favourites for the 2027 Stanley Cup
Florida Panthers (+650)
The Florida Panthers enter the 2026–27 campaign as the top overall favourites. This might surprise some, considering they endured a tough 2025–26 season, missing the playoffs with a 40-38-4 record. However, this followed back-to-back Stanley Cup championships. Analysts attribute much of their recent struggle to injuries and expect a massive bounce-back year from their healthy core.
Carolina Hurricanes (+700)
Just behind Florida are the defending champions, the Carolina Hurricanes. They conquered the hockey world in June 2026, defeating the Vegas Golden Knights in six games to capture their second Stanley Cup. Head coach Rod Brind’Amour cemented his legacy by leading the squad to glory, matching his 2006 triumph as a player. With playoff MVP Jordan Staal anchoring the roster, the Hurricanes are heavily favoured to repeat.
Colorado Avalanche (+750)
The Colorado Avalanche rank third, continuing their status as a perennial powerhouse. Colorado captured the Presidents’ Trophy in 2025–26 with an outstanding 55-16-11 record. Driven by superstar Nathan MacKinnon, who won the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy with 53 goals, they possess a terrifying offence. Despite a surprising sweep by Vegas in the Western Conference Final, a healthy Avalanche squad remains primed for another deep playoff run.
Edmonton Oilers (+900)
Coming in fourth are the Edmonton Oilers. Whenever a team features Connor McDavid, they are a constant threat. McDavid continued his dominance in 2025–26, winning the Art Ross Trophy with 138 points and securing the Ted Lindsay Award. The Oilers ushered in a new era by hiring veteran head coach Mike Babcock in June 2026. Fans hope his approach will finally push Edmonton’s elite talent to a championship.
Vegas Golden Knights (+1000)
Rounding out the top five are the Vegas Golden Knights. They proved their resilience by reaching the 2026 Stanley Cup Final before falling to Carolina. After parting ways with John Tortorella, the Golden Knights promoted Ryan Craig to head coach. Their talented roster keeps them firmly in the championship conversation.
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The Rest of the League
Beyond the top five, the NHL remains highly competitive. The Tampa Bay Lightning (+1200), Minnesota Wild (+1400), Washington Capitals (+1500), and Dallas Stars (+1600) are all strong contenders closely trailing the leaders. Middle-of-the-pack teams with potential include the Montreal Canadiens (+2000), New Jersey Devils (+2800), Utah Mammoth (+2800), Anaheim Ducks (+2800), and Los Angeles Kings (+3000).
Further down the list are the Ottawa Senators, Buffalo Sabres, and Toronto Maple Leafs, all sitting at +3300. They are followed by the San Jose Sharks (+4000), Philadelphia Flyers (+5000), and Columbus Blue Jackets (+5500).
Facing steeper climbs are the Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Rangers, and Detroit Red Wings at +8000. The Winnipeg Jets and Boston Bruins sit at +10000, while the New York Islanders (+12500), St. Louis Blues (+15000), Nashville Predators (+15000), and Chicago Blackhawks (+17500) are viewed as longshots. Finally, the Seattle Kraken (+25000), Calgary Flames (+40000), and Vancouver Canucks (+50000) face the longest odds to hoist the Cup this season.
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