The Florida Panthers are trying to become the first team to win three straight Stanley Cups since the New York Islanders won four in a row from 1980 to 1983.
The Edmonton Oilers are gunning for their third consecutive Western Conference crown.
Oddsmakers give the Golden Knights a good chance to end the title runs of both teams this season. The Knights are 8-1 co-favorites at the Westgate SuperBook to win the Stanley Cup with the Oilers, Panthers, Colorado Avalanche and Carolina Hurricanes.
“Their window is definitely wide open to win a Cup,” Westgate vice president of risk Ed Salmons said. “Obviously, it takes a lot of luck and bounces of the puck. But there’s no reason why this team can’t contend for a Cup this year.
“They have everything in place.”
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