2026 Stanley Cup odds: Avalanche, Hurricanes favored over Golden Knights, Canadiens

The Colorado Avalanche and Carolina Hurricanes enter the NHL conference finals as the top two Stanley Cup favorites, with Colorado at +135 and Carolina at +160 odds via FanDuel. The Avalanche, who hold a dominant 8-1 playoff record after sweeping the LA Kings and defeating the Minnesota Wild in five games, will face the Vegas Golden Knights (+600) in the Western Conference Final. Meanwhile, the Hurricanes will take on the Montreal Canadiens (+700), who advanced following a Game 7 overtime victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night.