Avalanche, Capitals among favorites to win divisions in 2019-20
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The Colorado Avalanche are among oddsmakers' projected division winners for the 2019-20 season.
Colorado is the favorite to come out on top in the ultracompetitive Central Division following a busy summer. The team acquired Nazem Kadri and Andre Burakovsky in separate trades and signed free agent Joonas Donskoi, among other forwards, to reinforce an already potent offense.
Oddsmakers favor the Washington Capitals, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Vegas Golden Knights to claim the NHL's other divisional crowns.
Below are the odds for all 31 teams.
Atlantic Division
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Lighting | 11-10 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 3-1 |
| Boston Bruins | 7-2 |
| Florida Panthers | 7-1 |
| Montreal Canadiens | 40-1 |
| Buffalo Sabres | 60-1 |
| Detroit Red Wings | 200-1 |
| Ottawa Senators | 500-1 |
Metropolitan Division
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Washington Capitals | 7-2 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 4-1 |
| New York Islanders | 9-2 |
| Carolina Hurricanes | 9-2 |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 8-1 |
| New York Rangers | 10-1 |
| New Jersey Devils | 10-1 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | 25-1 |
Central Division
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Colorado Avalanche | 11-4 |
| St. Louis Blues | 9-2 |
| Dallas Stars | 9-2 |
| Winnipeg Jets | 9-2 |
| Nashville Predators | 9-2 |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 9-1 |
| Minnesota Wild | 50-1 |
Pacific Division
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Vegas Golden Knights | Even |
| Calgary Flames | 4-1 |
| San Jose Sharks | 9-2 |
| Arizona Coyotes | 10-1 |
| Vancouver Canucks | 12-1 |
| Edmonton Oilers | 20-1 |
| Anaheim Ducks | 80-1 |
| Los Angeles Kings | 100-1 |
(Odds Courtesy: Westgate Superbook)