What Are the Edmonton Oilersβ Stanley Cup Chances?
The Oilers' have the shortest odds to win the NHL Stanley Cup in 2026 at DraftKings at +650. Despite losing the Stanley Cup for the second consecutive season (to the same team), there is still great belief among oddsmakers that they can make it back a third time.
π Edmonton Oilers Stanley Cup Odds | +850 |
π Edmonton Oilers Stanley Cup Chances | 10.5% |
β Oilers Playoff Chances | -1200 |
π₯ Oilers Win Western Conference | +425 |
π¦βπ₯ Oilers Western Conference Chances | 19% |
π Oilers Win Pacific Division | +155 |
The Oilers stumbled again in 2024-2025. They just could not beat the Florida Panthers. Now, they have to go through yet another season, attempting to bounce back and make their way back to the Stanley Cup for the third straight season. Will the Oilers have enough in the tank to make the long journey back to the Stanley Cup after two consecutive seasons of disappointment?
Do the Oilers Have a Chance to Win The Stanley Cup?
Yes indeed. Even with another disappointing finish against the Florida Panthers, the Oilers still have great odds to make it back to the Stanley Cup. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl will return, and the rest of the lineup will be mostly intact.
Where Do the Oilers Rank in the Western Conference Playoff Picture?
The Oilers have represented the Western Conference for two consecutive seasons. Now, the they will attempt to win the Western Conference for the third straight season. Oddsmakers currently have them at +425, which equates to a 19% chance. Can they make it out of the Western Conference again after yet another disappointing result in the Stanley Cup?
Where Do the Oilers Rank in the Pacific Division Standings?
The Oilers did not win the Pacific Division last season. Now, they will have to try again, as they battle the Los Angeles Kings and Vegas Golden Knights for division supremacy. Oddsmakers currently have them at +155 odds, or a 39.2% chance of claiming the Pacific Division.
Oilers Month By Month Stanley Cup Odds
Month of the Season | Odds |
---|---|
July | +850 |
June | +700 |
With the offseason beginning, we will look at the Oilers chances, with a monthly outlook, starting from June 2025. Currently, they have the second-best odds to win the Stanley Cup behind the Florida Panthers.
Edmonton Oilers NHL Playoff Chances: Key Updates
- π June 17: The Oilers lose 5-1 in Game 6, falling to the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup for the second consecutive season.
- π May. 29: The Oilers defeat the Dallas Stars 6-3 in Game 5 to officially clinch their ticket to the 2025 Stanley Cup Final, where they will meet an old rival, the Florida Panthers, for the second consecutive season.
- π May. 18: The Oilers will officially meet the Dallas Stars for the second straight season as the two powerhouses clash in the Western Conference Finals.
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Key Contributors Toward Edmonton Oilers Playoff Chances
- Connor McDavid - The NHL's most dynamic offensive player, McDavid once again fell short in his goal of obtaining Lord Stanley's Cup. But despite the loss to Florida, McDavid will be back, and is more motivated than ever to win.
- Leon Draisaitl - Draisaitl did not play his best in the final game of the Stanley Cup Final. Regardless, he is still one of the best players in the world, and will look to try and carry the Oilers back to the Stanley Cup for the third straight season.
- Evan Bouchard - The quarterback of the power play, Bouchard's numbers are down from last season, when he achieved a career high, registering 82 points over 81 games. But Bouchard hopes to bounce back next season and get the Oilers over the hump.
- Zach Hyman- Hyman was having a great playoffs until he sustained a season-ending injury. Now, he will look to bounce back and take another step forward as one of the key players on this roster. The Oilers will need him more than ever as they attempt to make the long journey back to the Stanley Cup for the third straight season.
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins- RNH was playing through a broken hand during the Stanley Cup, which explained his struggles. Assuming he heals properly, he should be back and ready to help the Oilers march back to the Stanley Cup Final.
Edmonton Oilers Strengths and Weaknesses
Strengths:
- Top-2 Centers - In McDavid and Draisaitl, the Oilers have the most explosive 1-2 punch up the middle in the NHL. Either of them is a threat to score in every game.
- Power Play - Not only are McDavid and Draisaitl on the top PP unit, but forward Zach Hyman is coming off a 54-goal season. Add in Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and defenseman Bouchard, and you have one outstanding power play. They are currently ninth on the power play this season.
Weaknesses:
- Penalty killing - The Oilers could not kill penalties when it mattered against the Panthers. Their struggles cost them another Stanley Cup Final.
- Is Skinner a true No. 1? - Stuart Skinner struggled when the Oilers needed him the most, and it seems that Edmonton is in flux, as they attempt to figure out what to do.
Where Can I Bet on the Oilers to Make the Playoffs?
In Ontario, a wide variety of sportsbooks are available to Canadian sports betting enthusiasts. Sportsbooks are also available in a handful of American states where you can place a futures bet on the Oilers.
From OntarioBets.com
Oilers Stanley Cup Playoff Chances FAQ
The Oilers' odds of winning the Stanley Cup in 2025-26 are +750, currently the second-best odds in the NHL. The Oilers remain a top contender, even after losing the Stanley Cup Final to the Florida Panthers for the second consecutive season.
The Edmonton Oilers, who joined the NHL in 1979 after the WHA merged with the NHL, have won five Stanley Cups (1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, and 1990. They have a very good chance of obtaining their sixth Stanley Cup title if they can finish their story this season.
Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid power the Oilers, and they get secondary help from Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Evan Bouchard. Draisaitl just set a new NHL record, becoming the first player to score four overtime goals in a single Stanley Cup Playoff tournament
The Oilers are the second-favorites to win the Stanley Cup in 2026, with odds of +850. Much of that can change as the new season progresses, but the Oilers currently have the second-best chance to win the Stanley Cup next season.
You can bet on the Oilers to win the Stanley Cup this season by using any of the officially licensed sportsbooks in Canada. Some of these official sportsbooks include BetMGM, FanDuel, DraftKings Sportsbook, Caesars Sportsbook, and bet365.
Author

Adrian Dater writes about the NHL for gambling.com. Dater is a longtime NHL writer who spent 25 years at The Denver Post, including 20 as the beat writer for the Colorado Avalanche. Dater, the author of the best-selling hockey book "Blood Feud: Detroit Red Wings v. Colorado Avalanche, The Inside Story of Pro Sports' Best and Nastiest Rivalry of its Era," also was the lead NHL columnist with Bleacher Report from 2013-16 and was a regular contributor to Sports Illustrated from 2011-13. Dater has authored six other books.