Stanley Cup Playoffs: 2 Sleeper Teams That Could Win It All
The 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs feature two compelling sleeper picks with legitimate championship potential, despite not being among the favorites (+750 Colorado Avalanche and Florida Panthers).
Hockey players battle for puck
Edmonton Oilers (+950 at BetMGM)
- Last year's Cup finalist (lost Game 7 to Florida)
- 48 regular season wins (3rd seed in Pacific)
- Led by elite duo Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl
- Strong playoff history vs. Kings (eliminated them last 3 years)
- Key injuries: Mattias Elkholm out first round; Evander Kane and John Klingberg questionable
- Stuart Skinner provides solid goaltending despite recent injuries
Connor McDavid finds Connor Brown for a huge goal with 19 seconds left, 4-3 Oilers!#LetsGoOilers pic.twitter.com/nOUgDek7jj
Tampa Bay Lightning (+1100 at BetMGM)
- Won Cups in 2020 and 2021, reached finals in 2022
- NHL's #1 offense and 3rd in goals allowed
- Nikita Kucherov led NHL with 121 points
- 40+ goal scorers: Brayden Point and Jake Guentzel
- Elite goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy (2 Cups, Conn Smythe winner)
- Split season series with Florida
- Favorable potential playoff path through Toronto
Fastest to 300 wins, Andrei Vasilevskiy. Too soon to be considered one of the best?Vasy highlights never get old. 😍#GoBolts pic.twitter.com/D4eMzXJBuR
Both teams offer excellent value given their championship pedigree, star power, and playoff experience. The Oilers' offensive firepower and Lightning's complete team makeup make them serious contenders despite their longer odds.
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