The Carolina Hurricanes are the current favorites to win the Eastern Conference. Josh Lavallee/NHLI via Getty ImagesDoug GreenbergMay 10, 2026, 11:45 AM ETMultiple AuthorsOpen Extended ReactionsThe second-round series between the Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres got a lot more interesting Friday when the Habs dominated a road game to even the series at one game apiece. The statement win not only tied up the series, but also tied Buffalo and Montreal at 13-1 odds to win the Stanley Cup.The winner of that series will face the Carolina Hurricanes, who finished off another sweep on Saturday and subsequently became the new Stanley Cup favorites at +155. The Colorado Avalanche fell back to +185 after dropping Game 3 to the Minnesota Wild (16-1).The Vegas Golden Knights are a third-best +550 after taking back the series lead against the Anaheim Ducks (45-1).All odds provided by DraftKings Sportsbook and are accurate as of publish time.See more:Daily playoff watchConn Smythe Trophy oddsNathan MacKinnon, Avalanche: +320 Frederik Andersen, Hurricanes: +500 Cale Makar, Avalanche: +950 Taylor Hall, Hurricanes: 13-1 Logan Stankoven, Hurricanes: 13-1 Jackson Blake, Hurricanes: 13-1 Mitch Marner, Golden Knights: 16-1 Jack Eichel, Golden Knights: 22-1 Tage Thompson, Sabres: 35-1 Sebastian Aho, Hurricanes: 35-1 Kirill Kaprizov, Wild: 35-1 Jakub Dobes, Canadiens: 35-1 Quinn Hughes, Wild: 40-1 Nick Suzuki, Canadiens: 40-1 Seth Jarvis, Hurricanes: 50-1 Lane Hutson, Canadiens: 50-1 Carter Hart, Golden Knights: 55-1 Alex Tuch, Sabres: 55-1 Alex Lyon, Sabres: 55-1 Scott Wedgewood, Avalanche: 55-1 Rasmus Dahlin, Sabres: 55-1 Cole Caufield, Canadiens: 65-1 Matt Boldy, Wild: 70-1 Mark Stone, Golden Knights: 75-1 Andrei Svechnikov, Hurricanes: 80-1 Martin Necas, Avalanche: 90-1 Pavel Dorofeyev, Golden Knights: 100-1 Leo Carlsson, Ducks: 100-1 Juraj Slafkovsky, Canadiens: 100-1 Jesper Wallstedt, Wild: 100-1 Jackson LaCombe, Ducks: 100-1
Doug GreenbergMay 10, 2026, 11:45 AM ETMultiple Authors
The second-round series between the Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres got a lot more interesting Friday when the Habs dominated a road game to even the series at one game apiece. The statement win not only tied up the series, but also tied Buffalo and Montreal at 13-1 odds to win the Stanley Cup.
The winner of that series will face the Carolina Hurricanes, who finished off another sweep on Saturday and subsequently became the new Stanley Cup favorites at +155. The Colorado Avalanche fell back to +185 after dropping Game 3 to the Minnesota Wild (16-1).
The Vegas Golden Knights are a third-best +550 after taking back the series lead against the Anaheim Ducks (45-1).
The Carolina Hurricanes are the current favorites to win the Eastern Conference. Josh Lavallee/NHLI via Getty ImagesDoug GreenbergMay 10, 2026, 11:45 AM ETMultiple AuthorsOpen Extended ReactionsThe second-round series between the Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres got a lot more interesting Friday when the Habs dominated a road game to even the series at one game apiece. The statement win not only tied up the series, but also tied Buffalo and Montreal at 13-1 odds to win the Stanley Cup.The winner of that series will face the Carolina Hurricanes, who finished off another sweep on Saturday and subsequently became the new Stanley Cup favorites at +155. The Colorado Avalanche fell back to +185 after dropping Game 3 to the Minnesota Wild (16-1).The Vegas Golden Knights are a third-best +550 after taking back the series lead against the Anaheim Ducks (45-1).All odds provided by DraftKings Sportsbook and are accurate as of publish time.See more:Daily playoff watchConn Smythe Trophy oddsNathan MacKinnon, Avalanche: +320 Frederik Andersen, Hurricanes: +500 Cale Makar, Avalanche: +950 Taylor Hall, Hurricanes: 13-1 Logan Stankoven, Hurricanes: 13-1 Jackson Blake, Hurricanes: 13-1 Mitch Marner, Golden Knights: 16-1 Jack Eichel, Golden Knights: 22-1 Tage Thompson, Sabres: 35-1 Sebastian Aho, Hurricanes: 35-1 Kirill Kaprizov, Wild: 35-1 Jakub Dobes, Canadiens: 35-1 Quinn Hughes, Wild: 40-1 Nick Suzuki, Canadiens: 40-1 Seth Jarvis, Hurricanes: 50-1 Lane Hutson, Canadiens: 50-1 Carter Hart, Golden Knights: 55-1 Alex Tuch, Sabres: 55-1 Alex Lyon, Sabres: 55-1 Scott Wedgewood, Avalanche: 55-1 Rasmus Dahlin, Sabres: 55-1 Cole Caufield, Canadiens: 65-1 Matt Boldy, Wild: 70-1 Mark Stone, Golden Knights: 75-1 Andrei Svechnikov, Hurricanes: 80-1 Martin Necas, Avalanche: 90-1 Pavel Dorofeyev, Golden Knights: 100-1 Leo Carlsson, Ducks: 100-1 Juraj Slafkovsky, Canadiens: 100-1 Jesper Wallstedt, Wild: 100-1 Jackson LaCombe, Ducks: 100-1
The Carolina Hurricanes are the current favorites to win the Eastern Conference. Josh Lavallee/NHLI via Getty ImagesDoug GreenbergMay 10, 2026, 11:45 AM ETMultiple AuthorsOpen Extended ReactionsThe second-round series between the Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres got a lot more interesting Friday when the Habs dominated a road game to even the series at one game apiece. The statement win not only tied up the series, but also tied Buffalo and Montreal at 13-1 odds to win the Stanley Cup.The winner of that series will face the Carolina Hurricanes, who finished off another sweep on Saturday and subsequently became the new Stanley Cup favorites at +155. The Colorado Avalanche fell back to +185 after dropping Game 3 to the Minnesota Wild (16-1).The Vegas Golden Knights are a third-best +550 after taking back the series lead against the Anaheim Ducks (45-1).All odds provided by DraftKings Sportsbook and are accurate as of publish time.See more:Daily playoff watchConn Smythe Trophy oddsNathan MacKinnon, Avalanche: +320 Frederik Andersen, Hurricanes: +500 Cale Makar, Avalanche: +950 Taylor Hall, Hurricanes: 13-1 Logan Stankoven, Hurricanes: 13-1 Jackson Blake, Hurricanes: 13-1 Mitch Marner, Golden Knights: 16-1 Jack Eichel, Golden Knights: 22-1 Tage Thompson, Sabres: 35-1 Sebastian Aho, Hurricanes: 35-1 Kirill Kaprizov, Wild: 35-1 Jakub Dobes, Canadiens: 35-1 Quinn Hughes, Wild: 40-1 Nick Suzuki, Canadiens: 40-1 Seth Jarvis, Hurricanes: 50-1 Lane Hutson, Canadiens: 50-1 Carter Hart, Golden Knights: 55-1 Alex Tuch, Sabres: 55-1 Alex Lyon, Sabres: 55-1 Scott Wedgewood, Avalanche: 55-1 Rasmus Dahlin, Sabres: 55-1 Cole Caufield, Canadiens: 65-1 Matt Boldy, Wild: 70-1 Mark Stone, Golden Knights: 75-1 Andrei Svechnikov, Hurricanes: 80-1 Martin Necas, Avalanche: 90-1 Pavel Dorofeyev, Golden Knights: 100-1 Leo Carlsson, Ducks: 100-1 Juraj Slafkovsky, Canadiens: 100-1 Jesper Wallstedt, Wild: 100-1 Jackson LaCombe, Ducks: 100-1
The Carolina Hurricanes are the current favorites to win the Eastern Conference. Josh Lavallee/NHLI via Getty ImagesDoug GreenbergMay 10, 2026, 11:45 AM ETMultiple AuthorsOpen Extended ReactionsThe second-round series between the Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres got a lot more interesting Friday when the Habs dominated a road game to even the series at one game apiece. The statement win not only tied up the series, but also tied Buffalo and Montreal at 13-1 odds to win the Stanley Cup.The winner of that series will face the Carolina Hurricanes, who finished off another sweep on Saturday and subsequently became the new Stanley Cup favorites at +155. The Colorado Avalanche fell back to +185 after dropping Game 3 to the Minnesota Wild (16-1).The Vegas Golden Knights are a third-best +550 after taking back the series lead against the Anaheim Ducks (45-1).All odds provided by DraftKings Sportsbook and are accurate as of publish time.See more:Daily playoff watchConn Smythe Trophy oddsNathan MacKinnon, Avalanche: +320 Frederik Andersen, Hurricanes: +500 Cale Makar, Avalanche: +950 Taylor Hall, Hurricanes: 13-1 Logan Stankoven, Hurricanes: 13-1 Jackson Blake, Hurricanes: 13-1 Mitch Marner, Golden Knights: 16-1 Jack Eichel, Golden Knights: 22-1 Tage Thompson, Sabres: 35-1 Sebastian Aho, Hurricanes: 35-1 Kirill Kaprizov, Wild: 35-1 Jakub Dobes, Canadiens: 35-1 Quinn Hughes, Wild: 40-1 Nick Suzuki, Canadiens: 40-1 Seth Jarvis, Hurricanes: 50-1 Lane Hutson, Canadiens: 50-1 Carter Hart, Golden Knights: 55-1 Alex Tuch, Sabres: 55-1 Alex Lyon, Sabres: 55-1 Scott Wedgewood, Avalanche: 55-1 Rasmus Dahlin, Sabres: 55-1 Cole Caufield, Canadiens: 65-1 Matt Boldy, Wild: 70-1 Mark Stone, Golden Knights: 75-1 Andrei Svechnikov, Hurricanes: 80-1 Martin Necas, Avalanche: 90-1 Pavel Dorofeyev, Golden Knights: 100-1 Leo Carlsson, Ducks: 100-1 Juraj Slafkovsky, Canadiens: 100-1 Jesper Wallstedt, Wild: 100-1 Jackson LaCombe, Ducks: 100-1
The Carolina Hurricanes are the current favorites to win the Eastern Conference. Josh Lavallee/NHLI via Getty ImagesDoug GreenbergMay 10, 2026, 11:45 AM ETMultiple AuthorsOpen Extended ReactionsThe second-round series between the Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres got a lot more interesting Friday when the Habs dominated a road game to even the series at one game apiece. The statement win not only tied up the series, but also tied Buffalo and Montreal at 13-1 odds to win the Stanley Cup.The winner of that series will face the Carolina Hurricanes, who finished off another sweep on Saturday and subsequently became the new Stanley Cup favorites at +155. The Colorado Avalanche fell back to +185 after dropping Game 3 to the Minnesota Wild (16-1).The Vegas Golden Knights are a third-best +550 after taking back the series lead against the Anaheim Ducks (45-1).All odds provided by DraftKings Sportsbook and are accurate as of publish time.See more:Daily playoff watchConn Smythe Trophy oddsNathan MacKinnon, Avalanche: +320 Frederik Andersen, Hurricanes: +500 Cale Makar, Avalanche: +950 Taylor Hall, Hurricanes: 13-1 Logan Stankoven, Hurricanes: 13-1 Jackson Blake, Hurricanes: 13-1 Mitch Marner, Golden Knights: 16-1 Jack Eichel, Golden Knights: 22-1 Tage Thompson, Sabres: 35-1 Sebastian Aho, Hurricanes: 35-1 Kirill Kaprizov, Wild: 35-1 Jakub Dobes, Canadiens: 35-1 Quinn Hughes, Wild: 40-1 Nick Suzuki, Canadiens: 40-1 Seth Jarvis, Hurricanes: 50-1 Lane Hutson, Canadiens: 50-1 Carter Hart, Golden Knights: 55-1 Alex Tuch, Sabres: 55-1 Alex Lyon, Sabres: 55-1 Scott Wedgewood, Avalanche: 55-1 Rasmus Dahlin, Sabres: 55-1 Cole Caufield, Canadiens: 65-1 Matt Boldy, Wild: 70-1 Mark Stone, Golden Knights: 75-1 Andrei Svechnikov, Hurricanes: 80-1 Martin Necas, Avalanche: 90-1 Pavel Dorofeyev, Golden Knights: 100-1 Leo Carlsson, Ducks: 100-1 Juraj Slafkovsky, Canadiens: 100-1 Jesper Wallstedt, Wild: 100-1 Jackson LaCombe, Ducks: 100-1