Edmonton Oilers Face Tough But Not Impossible Challenge in Stanley Cup Quest

Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid (#97) and his teammates wave to fans after defeating the Dallas Stars in Game 6 of the Western Conference in Edmonton on June 2, 2024. The Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh

The Edmonton Oilers’ Stanley Cup Final appearance has raised hopes that a Canadian team will win for the first time in 31 years, but the challenge of the Florida Panthers will be hard to overcome.

Odds-makers like the Panthers (-130) are favoured over the Oilers (+115) to win the Stanley Cup Final, meaning it would take a $130 bet on the Florida Panthers to win $100, while a $100 bet on the underdog Oilers would net $115 if they win. Essentially, the Panthers have a 57.5 percent chance of winning the series.