There is nothing quite like the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Players put their bodies on the line in every game to help secure their team's victory while playing at break-neck speeds. And they have to do that 16 times before they can rightfully say they've earned the toughest trophy in North American sports — Lord Stanley's Cup.
Below, you'll find the odds for each of the remaining series Stanley Cup odds races after the Carolina Hurricanes and Colorado Avalanche punched their way to Round 2.
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2024 Stanley Cup odds
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Boston Bruins series odds
| Team | To win | To win in 6 | To win in 7 |
|---|---|---|---|
 Toronto Maple Leafs |
+270 | N/A | +270 |
 Boston Bruins |
-340 | +375 | +600 |
The Toronto Maple Leafs finally won a postseason series last year, only for the upstart Panthers to send them packing in the semifinals. But that can’t hold a candle to the disappointment the historically dominant Boston Bruins must have felt after losing to Florida in the first round last season.
However, it's looking like old habits die hard as the Leafs are again teetering on elimination in a first-round playoff series, falling behind Boston 3-1 after losing consecutive home games with Game 5 taking place at TD Garden.
Nashville Predators vs Vancouver Canucks series odds
| Team | To win | To win in 6 | To win in 7 |
|---|---|---|---|
 Nashville Predators |
+270 | N/A | +600 |
 Vancouver Canucks |
-340 | +105 | +200 |
Only the Hurricanes won more regular-season games than the Nashville Predators since Presidents’ Day (20-19), and the Preds also rank second in goals per game (3.74), power-play percentage (26.9%), and shots per game (34.7) in that span.
The Vancouver Canucks seemed like they might be in trouble when Thatcher Demko went down with an injury but they have persevered to win three of four to earn a chance at advancing.
Vegas Golden Knights vs Dallas Stars series odds
| Team | To win | To win in 6 | To win in 7 |
|---|---|---|---|
 Vegas Golden Knights |
+130 | +330 | +350 |
 Dallas Stars |
-155 | +200 | +220 |
The Vegas Golden Knights are the defending Stanley Cup champions, but they were in real danger of missing the playoffs altogether this year after meandering through a 16-16 SU run in the second half. However, Mark Stone came back from injury with an inspirational Game 1 goal as Vegas drew first blood to swing the odds in their favor.
The Dallas Stars were among the most balanced NHL teams heading into the postseason, as they ranked in the Top 10 in wins, goals for, goals against, power play, penalty kill, shots for, and shots against in the regular season. And that balance translates to the playoffs where this series is the only one to have drawn even at two wins apiece.
Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers series odds
| Team | To win | To win in 5 | To win in 6 | To win in 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Los Angeles Kings |
+1,400 | N/A | N/A | +1,400 |
 Edmonton Oilers |
-3,000 | -190 | +310 | +700 |
Is this the year Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers finally get over the hump? Once again, this team will go as far as their offense will carry them, as they rank third in goals per game since the All-Star break and 15th in goals against.
The Los Angeles Kings got off to a great start this year but cooled off considerably. The defense was supposed to give the Oilers fits but outside of allowing just one goal in Game 4 (a loss because the Kings couldn't find the net), Edmonton has scored at least four goals three times in the series.
Odds courtesy of bet365 as of 5-1.
Odds to win Eastern Conference
| Team |  |
|---|---|
 Carolina Hurricanes |
+185 |
 Florida Panthers |
+240 |
 New York Rangers |
+310 |
| Boston Bruins |
+500 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs |
+2,100 |
Odds as of 5-1.
Odds to win Western Conference
| Team | |
|---|---|
| Edmonton Oilers |
+200 |
 Colorado Avalanche |
+240 |
| Dallas Stars |
+400 |
| Vancouver Canucks |
+700 |
| Vegas Golden Knights |
+800 |
| Nashville Predators |
+2,500 |
| Los Angeles Kings |
+7,000 |
Odds as of 5-1.
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NHL Playoffs 2024 Format
The Stanley Cup Playoffs feature 16 teams, including eight from each conference. The playoffs consist of four rounds of best-of-seven series in which teams must win four games to advance.
The top three teams from each division automatically qualify for the playoffs. The remaining teams compete among the other teams in their conference for wild card positions, of which there are two in the East and two in the West.
The top team in each division faces the two wild card teams in the first round, while the No. 2 and No. 3 seeds play divisional matchups. With eight teams advancing to the second round, the bracket continues until the Eastern Conference and Western Conference Champions meet in the Stanley Cup Final.
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NHL Playoff Odds FAQs
The Carolina Hurricanes are favored to win the NHL Playoffs.
The Washington Capitals are the biggest long shot to win the Stanley Cup.
The Stanley Cup Playoffs feature 16 teams (eight from each conference), with the top three teams in each division automatically qualifying.
