Who Are the Favourites To Win the NHL Stanley Cup in 2024?

The stakes are raised with every drop of the puck in the NHL playoffs. 

A massive shake-up has seen the Dallas Stars rise up the Stanley Cup odds board. 

Let’s explore the latest hockey odds and analyze Dallas and the rest of the favourites to lift Lord Stanley’s mug below. 

Who Are the Favourites To Win the Stanley Cup?

Dallas Stars Stanley Cup Odds +225

Two straight wins in Denver have given the Dallas Stars a massive boost in the NHL odds. 

The way the Stars have dismissed the 2022 Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche with ease has made fans take notice. Dallas has outscored their opponents 9-1 on the road over the past two games. 

With Jake Oettinger (.923 playoff save percentage) standing on his head in goal, and an unbelievable amount of depth scoring, the Stars look destined for a Stanley Cup finals berth. 

Florida Panthers Stanley Cup Odds +250

Florida’s 3-1 series lead over Boston has propelled them up the Stanley Cup odds board. 

The Panthers devastating offensive attack has fared well in the playoffs. Armed with an elite 26.5 power-play percentage, Florida is putting away 0.24 goals above expected this postseason. Matthew Tkachuk, Aleksander Barkov, and company are burying all their chances. 

If this type of production keeps up, the Panthers will be tough to defeat in a seven-game series.

New York Rangers Stanley Cup Odds +500

With two straight losses, the New York Rangers have stumbled down the Stanley Cup odds board. Peter Laviolette’s team won seven straight games at the outset of what looked like a historic postseason run. 

However, the Carolina Hurricanes have battled back in Games 4 and 5, sliding four goals past Igor Shesterkin in each contest. 

New York will have to turn the tide to avoid being the fifth team in NHL playoff history to lose a series after being up 3-0. 

Edmonton Oilers Stanley Cup Odds +650

Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers are the NHL’s greatest conundrum. Once massive favourites to defeat the Vancouver Canucks and advance to the Western Conference final, the Oilers Stanley Cup odds have steadily declined. 

Edmonton was lucky to come away with an overtime victory in Game 2 that has kept the Oilers in this series. The Oilers will have to turn things around in Game 4 and get their scorers rolling to complete the comeback. 

Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup Odds +2800

Carolina’s Stanley Cup hopes were all but dead after falling into a 3-0 hole against the New York Rangers last week. 

However, the Hurricanes have sprung back to life with unlikely wins in both Game 4 and 5. Carolina will aim to become the third team since 2010, after the Philadelphia Flyers and Los Angeles Kings, to bounce back from a 3-0 deficit in the NHL playoffs. 

Vancouver Canucks Stanley Cup Odds +1300

Vancouver Canucks fans will be incredulous at the way their team is playing. 

The Canucks have frustrated the Oilers elite offensive playmakers and potted a ton of timely goals of their own en route to a 2-1 series lead. Rookie Arturs Silovs has been a man possessed between the pipes with four wins in his first five playoff starts and a .908 save percentage. 

Vancouver’s outstanding defensive effort has kept the Canucks in the Stanley Cup conversation. 

Colorado Avalanche Stanley Cup Odds +4000

Colorado has faltered in their second-round series with the Dallas Stars. Since roaring out to a 4-3 Game 1 victory, the Avalanche have been outscored 14-5 and lost the last three games. 

Nathan MacKinnon and the Avs possess a ton of playoff pedigree. But overcoming a 3-1 deficit against a deep, hungry Stars team looks to be too high of a  hill to climb. 

Boston Bruins Stanley Cup Odds +5000

Similarly to the Avalanche, the Boston Bruins have collapsed against the might of the Florida Panthers. 

Boston was the belle of the ball after winning 5-1 in Game 1. They’ve since lost 6-1, 6-2, and 3-2 to fall into a 3-1 hole against the formidable Panthers. 

There are few avenues to victory for an overmatched Bruins squad in this series. 

What NHL Team Has the Most Stanley Cup Wins?

The Montreal Canadiens hold the record for the most Stanley Cup wins, hoisting the iconic trophy 24 times. Their 24 championships set the bar for tradition and excellence in the NHL and serve as the benchmark for teams aiming to build their legacies.

What Team Won the First Stanley Cup?

The Montreal Hockey Club was awarded the first Stanley Cup after finishing as the champions of the Montreal Amateur Athletic Association in 1893. This victory marked the beginning of the storied history of the Stanley Cup and set the stage for over a century of passionate hockey.

Who Is the Stanley Cup Named After?

The Stanley Cup is named after Lord Stanley of Preston, the sixth Governor General of Canada. Lord Stanley donated the decorative rose bowl that would eventually become one of the most prestigious awards in team sports. His vision was to have a championship trophy for which teams across Canada could compete.