What are the Hurricanes Odds to Win Stanley Cup?
The Hurricanes' odds to win the Stanley Cup are +600, the second-best odds behind the Avalanche. Check out their Eastern Conference and divisional odds from DraftKings North Carolina below.
| 🏆 Canes Stanley Cup Odds: | +600 (14.3% chance) |
| 👑 Canes Odds to make playoffs: | -4000 (97.6% chance) |
| ❌ Miss the Playoffs: | +1600 (5.9% chance) |
| 🎁 Win Eastern Conference: | +275 (26.7% chance) |
| 🏒 Win Metropolitan Division: | -175 (63.6% chance) |
| ✅ Last Verified: | December 16, 2025 |
Do the Hurricanes Have a Chance to Make the Playoffs in 2025-26?
Yes, the Hurricanes and every NHL team have a chance to make the playoffs since we are only in December. Carolina reached the playoffs last season, advancing to Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals. With a strong returning core and added talent over the offseason, the Canes are poised to make another playoff run. They currently have a 97.6% chance to make the playoffs based on -4000 odds at DraftKings.
Key Contributors Toward Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup Odds
- ⭐️Sebastian Aho - As the team's top offensive player, the 28-year-old is also the team's top scorer. He is among the NHL's elite players as a point producer.
- ⭐️Jaccob Slavin - He's entering his 11th season as a Hurricanes defender and still has plenty of runway in his career despite turning 31 in May.
- ⭐️K'Andre Miller - Acquired from the Rangers, Miller’s puck-moving abilities are seen as a valuable addition, and his presence is expected to improve the Hurricanes' back end.
Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup Outlook
Carolina has exploded onto the hockey scene, advancing all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals last season. Now, they aim to carry that momentum forward. With a talented roster and playoff experience, the Hurricanes are looking to win their first Stanley Cup since 2006.
Even with several injuries impacting the Canes’ roster and forcing rookies into the lineup, the team still holds the best odds to win both the division and the Eastern Conference. These odds will shift throughout the season and vary across sportsbooks.
Hurricanes Strengths & Weaknesses
📈 Strengths
- Young forwards - Carolina has several young, fast, and proven young scorers, led by 28-year-old Sebastian Aho. He leads a strong forward group that is capable of winning the Stanley Cup.
- Goalie - Frederik Andersen, despite being age 36, is one of the NHL's best netminders when he is healthy, which hasn't always been the case in his career. The Hurricanes also have a strong alternate in Pyotr Kochetkov, who played well last season.
- Top Penalty Kill- The Hurricanes have done a great job in shutting down penalties, ranking first on the penalty kill last season. Their ability to defend the crease during penalty kills has helped them thrive in past games.
📉 Weaknesses
- Injury Concerns- As mentioned above, Frederik Andersen's persistent injury problems have limited his starts, leading the Canes to add depth at the position. He isn’t getting any younger, so it will be interesting to see how he holds up this season.
- Power play - The Canes struggled last season with power-play inconsistency, and it carried over into the postseason. Many fans noted the team's tendency to pass up shooting opportunities in big games.
- Loss of Guentzel - The Hurricanes lost top forward Jake Guentzel to the Tampa Bay Lightning last season. No matter how you slice it, it was a significant loss for the Hurricanes, a shortfall that internal talent and recent acquisitions need to continue to address.
Key Updates on Hurricanes Stanley Cup Odds
Below are key news and updates that could impact Carolina's odds to win the Stanley Cup.
- 📅 November 19: Jalen Chatfield returns to practice for first time since his November 6 injury.
- 📅 July 1: Carolina acquires D K’Andre Miller from the New York Rangers in exchange for D Scott Morrow, a conditional 2026 first-round pick and 2026 second-round pick.
- 📅 May 28: Hurricanes are eliminated from the playoffs after losing Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final by a score of 5-3.
- 📅 May 4: G Frederik Andersen signs a one-year contract with the Canes.
- 📅 April 29: The Hurricanes officially close out the Devils and play the Washington Capitals in the Second Round.
- 📅 April 20: Carolina starts the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 4-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils, taking a 1-0 lead in the Best-of-7 First Round Series.
- 📅 April 2: The Hurricanes officially clinch a playoff spot after beating the Washington Capitals and meet the New Jersey Devils in the first round.
- 📅 March 7: Carolina trades Mikko Rantanen to the Dallas Stars in exchange for Logan Stankoven, a 2026 first and third-round pick, and a 2027 first and third-round pick.
- 📅 January 25: The Canes trade Martin Necas, Jack Drury, and a 2025 second-round draft pick to the Colorado Avalanche for Mikko Rantanen.
Carolina Hurricanes Upcoming Schedule & Betting Lines
Below is the Hurricanes’ 2025–26 schedule with betting lines when available. Carolina opened the season undefeated but took its first loss on the road against the Golden Knights. Coming off back-to-back wins, the Hurricanes will head to Philadelphia to take on the Flyers on December 13, then return home for a rematch on December 14. Carolina will then embark on a three-game road trip starting on December 17.
Where Can I Bet on Hurricanes Odds to Win Stanley Cup?
In North Carolina, you can bet on the Hurricanes at any of the eight approved online sportsbooks as well as the three tribal casinos in the state:
- 📍 Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee
- 📍 Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino in Murphy
- 📍 Catawba Two Kings Casino in Kings Mountain
Sports betting apps in North Carolina launched on March 11.
There could be up to 11 operators online for North Carolina sports betting. Fanatics is likely to be your best option for betting on the Canes, as the sportsbook is the official partner of the team in North Carolina.
With sports betting now live in the state, don't forget to check the latest NC sportsbook promos before making your bets.
Hurricanes Stanley Cup Playoff Chances FAQs
The Carolina Hurricanes odds to win the 2026 Stanley Cup are +600, which translates to an implied probability of 14.3%, according to DraftKings. Those odds are the second-shortest in the NHL. The Colorado Avalanche carry the best odds to win the Stanley Cup.
No, the Hurricanes are not in the playoffs. We are only in December and it is too early for any NHL team to clinch a playoff spot. The Canes made the playoffs last season, and with a strong returning roster, they look to be playoff contenders again.
No, the Hurricanes are not out of the playoffs since it is too early in the season. Carolina was eliminated from the playoffs after losing Game 5 in the Eastern Conference Finals last season. They currently have strong odds to return to the playoffs this season.
The Colorado Avalanche hold the best odds to win the Stanley Cup, while the Canes hold the second-best odds. These odds will shift throughout the season and can vary across sportsbooks. It is best to browse different sportsbooks to find the best odds and make the most of your wager.
The Carolina Hurricanes have won the Stanley Cup once, in 2006. In that series, the Hurricanes beat the Edmonton Oilers in seven games. The Canes have made two appearances in the Stanley Cup Finals, losing to the Detroit Red Wings in five games in their only other appearance.
The Carolina Hurricanes ranked second in the Metropolitan Division with 99 points, behind only the Washington Capitals (105) last season. Currently, the Canes are first in the Metropolitan Division with 30 points and a 19-9 record. The Capitals sit in second with 31 points and an 18-9 record.
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