A recent report shows that among major sportsbooks, the New Jersey Devils have the eighth-best odds to win the Stanley Cup this season.
ESPN Bet NHL Futures lists the Devils at +1600 to take home the Cup.
This follows the 2024-25 season, when New Jersey was eliminated in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Carolina Hurricanes, 4–1. The Devils finished the regular season 42-33, ranking 16th in the league and 7th in the Eastern Conference.
2024–25 Playoff ResultsFirst Round Eliminations:
- Ottawa Senators: Lost to Toronto Maple Leafs (4–2)
- Tampa Bay Lightning: Lost to Florida Panthers (4–1)
- Montreal Canadiens: Lost to Washington Capitals (4–1)
- New Jersey Devils: Lost to Carolina Hurricanes (4–1)
- St. Louis Blues: Lost to Winnipeg Jets (4–3)
- Colorado Avalanche: Lost to Dallas Stars (4–3)
- Minnesota Wild: Lost to Vegas Golden Knights (4–2)
- Los Angeles Kings: Lost to Edmonton Oilers (4–2)
Second Round Eliminations:
- Toronto Maple Leafs: Lost to Florida Panthers (4–3)
- Washington Capitals: Lost to Carolina Hurricanes (4–1)
- Winnipeg Jets: Lost to Dallas Stars (4–2)
- Vegas Golden Knights: Lost to Edmonton Oilers (4–1)
Conference Final Eliminations:
- Carolina Hurricanes: Lost to Florida Panthers (4–1)
- Dallas Stars: Lost to Edmonton Oilers (4–1)
Stanley Cup Final:
- Edmonton Oilers: Lost to Florida Panthers (4–2)
Stanley Cup Champions: Florida Panthers
Sportsbook Odds for 2025–26 Stanley Cup Winner
ESPN Bet:
- Florida Panthers +600
- Carolina Hurricanes +800
- Colorado Avalanche +800
- Edmonton Oilers +850
- Vegas Golden Knights +850
- Dallas Stars +1000
- Tampa Bay Lightning +1400
- New Jersey Devils +1600
- Florida Panthers +700
- Carolina Hurricanes +750
- Vegas Golden Knights +850
- Edmonton Oilers +850
- Dallas Stars +900
- Colorado Avalanche +950
- Tampa Bay Lightning +1300
- New Jersey Devils +1900
- Florida Panthers +750
- Edmonton Oilers +800
- Colorado Avalanche +800
- Vegas Golden Knights +850
- Carolina Hurricanes +900
- Dallas Stars +1000
- Tampa Bay Lightning +1600
- New Jersey Devils +1800
Why New Jersey Is Still in the Top 8
Despite last year’s early exit, the Devils’ projected 2025–26 roster has both high-end talent and depth. Stars like Jack Hughes, Nico Hischier, Dawson Mercer, and Luke Hughes lead the way, supported by veterans Dougie Hamilton and Jacob Markstrom.
Offseason additions Connor Brown and Evgenii Dadonov strengthen the bottom six, while continued development on defense and improved even-strength scoring are expected to boost the team’s performance.
If the Devils stay healthy, particularly Jack Hughes, maintain a solid goaltending rotation, and tighten their defensive identity, they could make a deep playoff push.
Heading into the new season, they remain 8th in the league in Stanley Cup odds.
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