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 Toronto Maple Leafs forced Game 7 against the Boston Bruins. Odds have also been revealed for Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Rangers in the second round, which begins on Sunday.
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2024 Stanley Cup odds
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Boston Bruins series odds
| Team | To win |
|---|---|
 Toronto Maple Leafs |
+115 |
 Boston Bruins |
-135 |
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.
Boston built a a 3-1 series lead but the Leafs have come roaring back to force a Game 7 on Saturday night.
Nashville Predators vs Vancouver Canucks series odds
| Team | To win | To win in 6 | To win in 7 |
|---|---|---|---|
 Nashville Predators |
+250 | N/A | +250 |
 Vancouver Canucks |
-310 | +110 | +210 |
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 |
+325 | N/A | +325 |
 Dallas Stars |
-425 | -115 | +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.
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.
Balance has been the name of the game in this series, with the teams tied at 2-2 before the Stars took control with a one-goal win in Game 5.
Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Rangers series odds and predictions
| Team | To win | To win in 4 | To win in 5 | To win in 6 | To win in 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carolina Hurricanes |
-155 | +750 | +500 | +375 | +500 |
 New York Rangers |
+130 | +1,200 | +800 | +650 | +500 |
Despite winning the Presidents' Trophy for best regular-season record, the New York Rangers head into their series with the Carolina Hurricanes as underdogs. The Rangers won the season series, 2-1, sandwiching two low-scoring one-goal wins with a 6-1 blowout loss.
The Canes and Blueshirts met in the playoffs two years ago, with New York prevailing in seven games.
Odds courtesy of bet365 as of 5-3.
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 5-2.
Odds to win Western Conference
| Team | |
|---|---|
 Edmonton Oilers |
+190 |
 Colorado Avalanche |
+240 |
| Dallas Stars |
+280 |
| Vancouver Canucks |
+700 |
| Vegas Golden Knights |
+1,900 |
| Nashville Predators |
+2,500 |
Odds as of 5-2.
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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.
