NHL Division Odds Breakdown: Panthers, Hurricanes, and Golden Knights Lead the Pack

The NHL has released divisional odds for the 2025-26 season, with the Florida Panthers, Carolina Hurricanes, and Vegas Golden Knights leading their respective divisions. The Panthers, who won the Stanley Cup in 2025, are favored to repeat as Atlantic Division champions, with odds of -150. The Hurricanes, who have won their division three years in a row, are the favorites in the Metropolitan Division at -175. The Golden Knights, who have won the Pacific Division twice in the last three seasons, are the frontrunners again at -200. Other notable division contenders include the Tampa Bay Lightning (+200 in the Atlantic), the New York Rangers (+225 in the Metropolitan), and the Edmonton Oilers (+300 in the Pacific). The Central Division appears to be the most wide-open, with the Colorado Avalanche (+225), Winnipeg Jets (+325), and Dallas Stars (+350) all considered viable options. These odds reflect the current landscape of the NHL, with established powerhouses and up-and-coming teams vying for divisional supremacy in the 2025-26 season.