What Are the Edmonton Oilers’ Stanley Cup Chances?
The Oilers' have the shortest odds to win the NHL Stanley Cup in 2026 at DraftKings at +900. 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.
| 🏆 Edmonton Oilers Stanley Cup Odds | +900 |
| 👑 Edmonton Oilers Stanley Cup Chances | 10% |
| ✅ Oilers Playoff Chances | -1000 |
| 🔥 Oilers Win Western Conference | +600 |
| 🐦🔥 Oilers Western Conference Chances | 18.2% |
| 🏒 Oilers Win Pacific Division | +170 |
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, they will attempt to win the Western Conference for the third straight season. Oddsmakers currently have them at +450, which equates to a 18.2% 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 +170 odds, or a 37% chance of claiming the Pacific Division.
Oilers Month By Month Stanley Cup Odds
| Month of the Season | Odds |
|---|---|
| August | +900 |
| 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.
Oilers Schedule
With the Oilers' schedule officially released, it's essential to examine the crucial parts that may define their standings position. They face an early test with a five-game East Coast road trip in October, which includes battles against the New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils. Later, they will face another five-game road trip in December that includes a showdown with the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens.
The Oilers will get their first taste at revenge for their Stanley Cup loss on November 22, when they head to Sunrise to face the Florida Panthers. They will host the defending champions on March 19.
October 2025
| Date | Opponent | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, October 8th | vs. Calgary Flames | TBD |
| Saturday, October 11th | vs. Vancouver Canucks | TBD |
| Tuesday, October 14th | @ New York Rangers | |
| Thursday, October 16th | @ New York Islanders | |
| Saturday, October 18th | @ New Jersey Devils | |
| Sunday, October 19th | @ Detroit Red Wings | |
| Tuesday, October 21st | @ Ottawa Senators | |
| Thursday, October 23rd | vs. Montreal Canadiens | |
| Saturday, October 25th | @ Seattle Kraken | |
| Sunday, October 26th | @ Vancouver Canucks | |
| Tuesday, October 28th | vs. Utah Mammoth | |
| Thursday, October 30th | vs. New York Rangers |
Blue=Home
White=Away
November 2025
| Date | Opponent | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, November 1st | vs. Chicago Blackhawks | |
| Monday, November 3rd | @ St. Louis Blues | |
| Tuesday, November 4th | @ Dallas Stars | |
| Saturday, November 8th | vs. Colorado Avalanche | |
| Monday, November 10th | vs. Columbus Blue Jackets | |
| Wednesday, November 12th | @ Philadelphia Flyers | |
| Thursday, November 13th | @ Columbus Blue Jackets | |
| Saturday, November 15th | @ Carolina Hurricanes | |
| Monday, November 17th | @ Buffalo Sabres | |
| Wednesday, November 19th | @ Washington Capitals | |
| Thursday, November 20th | @ Tampa Bay Lightning | |
| Saturday, November 22nd | @ Florida Panthers (Stanley Cup Final Rematch) | |
| Tuesday, November 25th | vs. Dallas Stars | |
| Saturday, November 29th | @ Seattle Kraken |
December 2025
| Date | Opponent | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, December 2nd | vs. Minnesota Wild | |
| Thursday, December 4th | vs. Seattle Kraken | |
| Saturday, December 6th | vs. Winnipeg Jets | |
| Tuesday, December 9th | vs. Buffalo Sabres | |
| Thursday, December 11th | vs. Detroit Red Wings | |
| Saturday, December 13th | @ Toronto Maple Leafs | |
| Sunday, December 14th | @ Montreal Canadiens | |
| Tuesday, December 16th | @ Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| Thursday, December 18th | @ Boston Bruins | |
| Saturday, December 20th | @ Minnesota Wild | |
| Sunday, December 21st | vs. Vegas Golden Knights | |
| Tuesday, December 23rd | vs. Calgary Flames | |
| Saturday, December 27th | @ Calgary Flames | |
| Monday, December 29th | @ Winnipeg Jets | |
| Wednesday, December 31st | vs. Boston Bruins |
January 2026
| Date | Opponent | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, January 3rd | vs. Philadelphia Flyers | |
| Tuesday, January 6th | vs. Nashville Predators | |
| Thursday, January 8th | @ Winnipeg Jets | |
| Saturday, January 10th | vs. Los Angeles Kings | |
| Monday, January 12th | @ Chicago Blackhawks | |
| Tuesday, January 13th | @ Nashville Predators | |
| Thursday, January 15th | vs. New York Islanders | |
| Saturday, January 17th | @ Vancouver Canucks | |
| Sunday, January 18th | vs. St. Louis Blues | |
| Tuesday, January 20th | vs. New Jersey Devils | |
| Thursday, January 22nd | vs. Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| Saturday, January 24th | vs. Washington Capitals | |
| Monday, January 26th | vs. Anaheim Ducks | |
| Thursday, January 29th | vs. San Jose Sharks | |
| Saturday, January 31st | vs. Minnesota Wild |
February 2026
| Date | Opponent | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, February 3rd | vs. Toronto Maple Leafs | |
| Wednesday, February 4th | @ Calgary Flames | |
| Wednesday, February 25th | @ Anaheim Ducks | |
| Thursday, February 26th | @ Los Angeles Kings | |
| Saturday, February 28th | @ San Jose Sharks |
March 2026
| Date | Opponent | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, March 3rd | vs. Ottawa Senators | |
| Friday, March 6th | vs. Carolina Hurricanes | |
| Sunday, March 8th | @ Vegas Golden Knights | |
| Tuesday, March 10th | @ Colorado Avalanche | |
| Thursday, March 12th | @ Dallas Stars | |
| Friday, March 13th | @ St. Louis Blues | |
| Sunday, March 15th | vs. Nashville Predators | |
| Tuesday, March 17th | vs. San Jose Sharks | |
| Thursday, March 19th | vs. Florida Panthers (Stanley Cup Final Rematch) | |
| Saturday, March 21st | vs. Tampa Bay Lightning | |
| Tuesday, March 24th | @ Seattle Mammoth | |
| Thursday, March 26th | @ Vegas Golden Knights | |
| Saturday, March 28th | vs. Anaheim Ducks | |
| Tuesday, March 31st | vs. Seattle Kraken |
April 2026
| Date | Opponent | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, April 2nd | vs. Chicago Blackhawks | |
| Saturday, April 4th | vs. Vegas Golden Knights | |
| Tuesday, April 7th | @ Utah Mammoth | |
| Wednesday, April 8th | @ San Jose Sharks | |
| Saturday, April 11th | @ Los Angeles Kings | |
| Monday, April 13th | vs. Colorado Avalanche | |
| Thursday, April 16th | vs. Vancouver Canucks |
Edmonton Oilers NHL Playoff Chances: Key Updates
- 📅 June 17: The Oilers lose 5-1 in Game 6, falling to the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup for the second consecutive season.
- 📅 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.
- 📅 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 +900, 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 fourth-favorites to win the Stanley Cup in 2026, with odds of +900. 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.
