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Panthers open as co-faves to win third Stanley Cup in a row
The Florida Panthers successfully defended their Stanley Cup as they bested the Edmonton Oilers for the second straight year. According to ESPN BET, a third championship could be in the cards for the Cats, as they open as co-favorites to win the 2025-26 Stanley Cup, alongside the Oilers and Colorado Avalanche.
The Carolina Hurricanes and Dallas Stars, semifinalists in their respective conferences, round out the top five. Elsewhere on the board, the Toronto Maple Leafs open at 20-1 to snap their Cup drought, the New York Rangers open at 35-1, and the Boston Bruins open at 100-1.
All odds accurate as of publish time. For more, go to ESPN BET.
Hart Trophy
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Connor McDavid, Oilers: +200
Nathan MacKinnon, Avalanche: +450
Nikita Kucherov, Lightning: +600
Leon Draisaitl, Oilers: 10-1
Kirill Kaprizov, Wild: 12-1
Auston Matthews, Maple Leafs: 18-1
Cale Makar, Avalanche: 30-1
David Pastrnak, Bruins: 30-1
Jack Eichel, Golden Knights: 33-1
Jack Hughes, Devils: 33-1
Connor Hellebuyck, Jets: 40-1
Quinn Hughes, Canucks: 40-1
Matthew Tkachuk, Panthers: 75-1
Mikko Rantanen, Stars: 75-1
Mitch Marner, Maple Leafs: 75-1