For many NHL fans, it feels like the 2023 Stanley Cup Final was over just as soon as it started. It was nearly a Cinderella story for the Florida Panthers, but they didn't get the fairytale ending they were hoping for. The Vegas Golden Knights won their first Stanley Cup after being a franchise for just 6 seasons. So, what next? Well, it's never too early to take a look at the 2023-24 season.
Opening lines and odds have already been released for the upcoming season, and we're here to help you make the most of them before they shift significantly after offseason moves.
NHL Stanley Cup Final 2023/24 betting lines and odds
- Colorado Avalanche: +800
- Toronto Maple Leafs: +1100
- Edmonton Oilers: +1100
- New Jersey Devils: +1300
- Boston Bruins: +1300
- Vegas Golden Knights: +1300
- Carolina Hurricanes: +1300
- Tampa Bay Lightning: +1300
- New York Rangers: +1500
- Dallas Stars: +1700
- Florida Panthers: +2000
- Los Angeles Kings: +2000
- Minnesota Wild: +3200
- Calgary Flames: +3200
- Pittsburgh Penguins: +3500
As you can see, the board is packed with teams in the +1100 to +1700 range. In other words, the parity in the league seems to be at an all-time high. The Colorado Avalanche have been leading the way for a few seasons now, but we've still only seen them hoist the Stanley Cup once.