The Nashville Predators and the Tampa Bay Lightning share the status of Stanley Cup favorites as Round 2 begins Thursday.
The field is tight, however, save for the San Jose Sharks decisively ranking last.
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Nashville Predators | 9/2 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 9/2 |
| Boston Bruins | 5/1 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 6/1 |
| Vegas Golden Knights | 6/1 |
| Winnipeg Jets | 6/1 |
| Washington Capitals | 13/2 |
| San Jose Sharks | 17/2 |
The Predators, of course, are the defending Western Conference champions, and the Lightning have been thought to be on the verge of winning for a few years now, save for last year's non-playoff campaign.
At any rate, the second round is shaping up to be a doozy.
(Odd courtesy: Bodog)
