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Who will win the Stanley Cup? Expert predictions for 2026-27 NHL season

Following a championship breakthrough that broke a two-decade drought, the Carolina Hurricanes are projected by media analysts to capture the Metropolitan Division once again. However, the panel of pundits forecasts a different club will ultimately claim the league trophy for the upcoming campaign.

Two analysts lean toward Canadian franchises to end a multi-decade championship drought, selecting the Edmonton Oilers and the Montreal Canadiens. The third expert favors the Florida Panthers, pointing to their recent consecutive titles in 2024 and 2025 alongside the return of Aleksander Barkov following his ACL injury.

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