NHL Postseason 2025: Stanley Cup Full Odds and Team Rankings
The NHL regular season is nearing its conclusion, and the playoff picture is taking shape. The playoffs will get underway...

Last updated Apr 6, 6:30am ET
The NHL regular season is nearing its conclusion, and the playoff picture is taking shape. The playoffs will get underway in April, with the Stanley Cup Finals being staged throughout June.
A number of teams have caught the eye to this point, and the latest odds for the Stanley Cup can be found here.
Stanley Cup Odds
Team | Odds |
---|---|
Edmonton Oilers | +600 |
Dallas Stars | +750 |
Carolina Hurricanes | +800 |
Florida Panthers | +800 |
Washington Capitals | +900 |
Winnipeg Jets | +900 |
Toronto Maple Leafs | +1100 |
Tampa Bay Lightning | +1200 |
Colorado Avalanche | +1400 |
New Jersey Devils | +1400 |
Vegas Golden Knights | +1400 |
Los Angeles Kings | +2200 |
Minnesota Wild | +2800 |
New York Rangers | +3500 |
Ottawa Senators | +5000 |
Vancouver Canucks | +6000 |
Boston Bruins | +6600 |
Other Selections | +12500 & Bigger |
When Do The Stanley Cup Playoffs Start?
The Stanley Cup playoffs are due to get underway in April when all regular season games have been played.
There will be four rounds of best-of-seven match-ups, with the Eastern and Western Conferences being kept apart before the Stanley Cup finals.
Recent Stanley Cup Winners
A different kind of pressure awaits teams when the playoffs get underway. For some, that has helped them reach a new level. Below, you can find the most recent Stanley Cup matchups.
Year | Winning team | Score | Losing Team |
---|---|---|---|
2024 | Florida Panthers | 4-3 | Edmonton Oilers |
2023 | Vegas Golden Knights | 4-1 | Florida Panthers |
2022 | Colorodo Avalanche | 4-2 | Tampa Bay Lightning |
2021 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 4-1 | Montreal Canadiens |
2020 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 4-2 | Dallas Stars |
2019 | St. Louis Blues | 4-3 | Boston Bruins |
2018 | Washington Capitals | 4-1 | Vegas Golden Knights |
2017 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4-2 | Nashville Predators |
Likely Stanley Cup Contenders 2025
The regular season is reaching its conclusion, meaning the playoff brackets are slowly taking shape.
In the Eastern Conference, the Washington Capitals have been the standout team to this point, going 38-14 in regulation. The Toronto Maple Leafs also look like interesting contenders despite a poor playoff history.
In the Western Conference, Winnipeg Jets sit top of the Central Division, allowing a conference-low of 143 goals. The Vegas Golden Knights, Dallas Stars, and Edmonton Oilers also look solid contenders for the playoffs in 2025.