June 18 (UPI) -- Less than 12 hours after losing to them in the 2025 Stanley Cup Final, oddsmakers at a majority of sportsbooks listed the Edmonton Oilers as favorites over the Florida Panthers in the 2026 NHL title series.
The Oilers were listed as favorites or co-favorites Wednesday to win next year's title at four of six major gambling sites, including BetMGM, DraftKings, Hard Rock Bet and ESPN Bet.
The Panthers, who beat the Oilers 5-1 in Game 6 on Tuesday to win their second consecutive Stanley Cup, were listed as favorites at Caesars and co-favorites at ESPN Bet.
The Carolina Hurricanes are the favorites at FanDuel and co-favorites at Hard Rock Bet, along with the Oilers and Colorado Avalanche.
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