Capitals, Blackhawks remain odds-on Cup favorites as Lightning make big jump
Geoff Burke / USA TODAY Sports
If the oddsmakers are correct, the Chicago Blackhawks will once again be battling it out with the Eastern Conference finalist for the Stanley Cup come June.
Standing in their way will be the likely Presidents Trophy winners from Washington, as the Capitals continue to maintain their spot atop the list of championship favorites.
Not to be overlooked are the Tampa Bay Lightning, who made a big jump up the list over the past month, while the Montreal Canadiens dropped way down as a result of sustained poor play.
Also making a large leap: the Carolina Hurricanes, who've been one of the best teams in the league over the past couple months.
Here's a look at the full list:
| Team | January Odds | Current Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Capitals | 6/1 | 4/1 |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 9/1 | 5/1 |
| Los Angeles Kings | 8/1 | 15/2 |
| Dallas Stars | 7/1 | 11/1 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 28/1 | 14/1 |
| Anaheim Ducks | 14/1 | 16/1 |
| Florida Panthers | 14/1 | 16/1 |
| New York Rangers | 16/1 | 16/1 |
| St. Louis Blues | 14/1 | 16/1 |
| Detroit Red Wings | 25/1 | 20/1 |
| Boston Bruins | 28/1 | 25/1 |
| Minnesota Wild | 18/1 | 25/1 |
| New York Islanders | 22/1 | 25/1 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 28/1 | 25/1 |
| San Jose Sharks | 33/1 | 25/1 |
| Montreal Canadiens | 12/1 | 28/1 |
| Nashville Predators | 33/1 | 33/1 |
| Arizona Coyotes | 40/1 | 40/1 |
| Colorado Avalanche | 66/1 | 50/1 |
| New Jersey Devils | 50/1 | 66/1 |
| Vancouver Canucks | 40/1 | 66/1 |
| Calgary Flames | 50/1 | 75/1 |
| Ottawa Senators | 40/1 | 75/1 |
| Carolina Hurricanes | 200/1 | 100/1 |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 75/1 | 100/1 |
| Winnipeg Jets | 66/1 | 150/1 |
| Edmonton Oilers | 66/1 | 200/1 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | 150/1 | 300/1 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 100/1 | 300/1 |
| Buffalo Sabres | 150/1 | 500/1 |
- With h/t to Bodog