It’s a crowded field of challengers for the Stanley Cup, with several teams sporting realistic chances of raising the trophy.
The New York Rangers open the playoffs as 11-to-2 favorites, according to the oddsmakers at mytopsportsbooks.com.
The Blackhawks are next in line at 7-to-1, ahead of the Ducks (8-1), Blues (8-1), Canadiens (9-1), Wild (10-1) and Predators (10-1).
The Hawks and Predators begin their first-round playoff series at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.
Here are the playoff odds for every team entering the Stanley Cup Playoffs:
New York Rangers: 11/2
Chicago Blackhawks: 7/1
Anaheim Ducks: 8/1
St. Louis Blues: 8/1
Montreal Canadiens: 9/1
Minnesota Wild: 10/1
Nashville Predators: 10/1
Tampa Bay Lightning: 12/1
Ottawa Senators: 15/1
Vancouver Canucks: 15/1
Washington Capitals: 15/1
Detroit Red Wings: 18/1
Pittsburgh Penguins: 20/1
New York Islanders: 20/1
Calgary Flames: 25/1
Winnipeg Jets: 30/1
