Penguins, Capitals co-favorites to win Cup ahead of 2nd-round matchup
The second career playoff meeting between Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin may be the most meaningful series of the 2016 postseason, according to oddsmakers.
Despite being set to begin a second-round series against each other Thursday, the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals are co-favorites to win the Stanley Cup, according to Bodog.
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 15/4 |
| Washington Capitals | 15/4 |
| St. Louis Blues | 19/4 |
| Dallas Stars | 5/1 |
| San Jose Sharks | 25/4 |
| Anaheim Ducks | 9/1 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 10/1 |
| New York Islanders | 14/1 |
| Nashville Predators | 20/1 |
There is little love for the other two remaining teams in the East, as the Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Islanders' odds are only better than the Nashville Predators, who are set to play Game 7 of their first-round series against the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday.
It's a similar situation in the West, as the dueling St. Louis Blues and Dallas Stars are both favored over the San Jose Sharks, Ducks, and Predators.