Montreal Canadiens Playoff Chances: Canadiens Cup Chances

Montreal Canadiens Preseason Playoff Chances: Tracking the Canadiens Stanley Cup Chances

Key Takeaways

🏒 The Canadiens currently have +6000 odds to win the Stanley Cup in 2026, according to odds released from DraftKings Sportsbook.

📅 As the free agency period draws near, the Habs look to make small changes to increase their chances of a deep playoff run after falling in the First Round against the Washington Capitals.

🐦‍🔥 Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki, and Patrick Laine lead the offense, while Samuel Montembeault does the heavy lifting in net.

Despite making the playoffs in 2025, the Montreal Canadiens enter the 2025-2026 season as heavy underdogs to win the Stanley Cup. Here is how the Canadiens Stanley Cup odds changed over the months 👇

What Are the Canadiens’ Stanley Cup Chances?

The Canadiens are riding high after making the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs last season. Now, the real test begins as they attempt to make it back to the playoffs. Will the Habs continue their ascent or was this past season a fluke?

Canadiens Playoff Odds	TBD
Canadiens Playoff Chances	TBD
Canadiens Miss Playoffs	TBD
Canadiens Stanley Cup Odds	+6000
Canadiens Stanley Cup Chances	1.64%
Canadiens Win Western Conference	TBD
Canadiens Win Pacific Division	TBD

The future is bright in Montreal, and the Canadiens believe they have what it takes to become a playoff regular. With an Eastern Conference that is wide open, the Habs have a chance to make great progress this season.

Do the Canadiens Have a Chance to Make the Playoffs?

While the playoff odds are not available yet, the Canadiens will likely have a decent chance of making the playoffs. As they nabbed the final wildcard spot in the 2024-2025 season, sportsbooks currently have them as a bubble team with plenty of potential.

Canadiens Month By Month Playoff Chances

The Canadiens' playoff odds will change from month to month. This page will have all the updated odds as the months pass, with new odds presented after each passing period.

September	TBD
Preseason:	TBD

Key Updates On Montreal Canadiens Stanley Cup Chances

It's almost time for NHL free agency, and the Canadiens have just over $6 million in cap space to spend. The Habs look to make some modest changes and improve their chances of making a longer playoff run.

June 10, 2025: Lane Hutson wins the Calder Trophy, cementing himself as one of the best young defensemen in the NHL.
May 5, 2025: The Canadiens officially have the 16th pick (from the Calgary Flames) and their own 17th pick to pick more youthful talent.

Key Contributors Toward Montreal Canadiens Postseason Chances

Nick Suzuki led the Canadiens with 30 goals and 59 assists in the 2024-2025 season. Likewise, Cole Caufield added 37 goals and 33 assists. Lane Hutson was amazing on the blue line, tallying six goals and 60 assists. Samuel Montembeault was solid, going 31-24-7 with a 2.82 goals-against average and a save percentage of .901.

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Robert Hayek

Robert B. Hayek has been writing about sports for over a decade and is currently a member of the Gambling.com Group team. In his spare time, he runs the largest sports meetup group in Orange County, CA, actively participating in every sport imaginable. He is also a published author of five thriller novels, all available on Amazon.