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With the 2026 NHL playoffs set to begin on Saturday, there are 16 teams that need 16 wins to lift the Stanley Cup. Each of those wins will be harder to earn than the last, and only one team can hit magic No.
Who is the favorite to win the 2026 Stanley Cup? We break down the latest NHL Playoff odds, series prices, and expert predictions.
Julien BriseBois couldn't help but laugh when asked why it was so tough to repeat as Stanley Cup champions. "Why is it so hard to win two championships] in a row?" the general manager said as the Tampa Bay Lightning opened training camp Sunday. "Because it ...