2024 NHL Playoffs Series Prices: Who's Favored In The First Round?

Colorado Leads Series 3-1

For the first time in NHL playoff history, the Colorado Avalanche face-off against the Winnipeg Jets. Despite not winning one of three regular-season games against the Jets, the Avs enter the series as -135 favorites.

This matchup will prove whether offense or defense results in success. Colorado averages the league's second-best 3.69 GPG but Winnipeg's defense is hard to pass, allowing a league-low 2.43 GPG

Check out our Colorado vs Winnipeg series preview for a full analysis.

Hurricanes Lead 3-1

Carolina has been responsible for knocking New York out of the playoffs twice since 2018-19. 

Entering as heavy favorites, oddsmakers think the Canes will shrug off the Islanders quickly, with a 4-1 series price being the +300 favorite. However, Carolina hasn't won a first-round series in less than six games in the last five seasons.

Check out our Carolina vs NY Islanders series preview for a full analysis.

Bruins Lead Series 3-1

A playoff rivalry that we know very well is about to be reignited. Since the 2010s, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins have gone head-to-head in the opening round three times. As we all remember, each series went to seven games with Boston advancing in all. 

The Bruins have defeated the Leafs four times this regular season. But, perhaps Toronto's league-leading offense (3.71 GPG) can clinch a playoff series over the Bruins for the first time since 1959. 

Check out our Boston vs Toronto series preview for a full analysis.

Vancouver Leads Series 3-1

After a three-year playoff drought, the Vancouver Canucks have slid back into the playoffs. The Nashville Predators came out of nowhere, winning 20 of their final 28 meetings.

Though the Canucks won the regular season series (3-0), these two haven't faced off since December. Does Vancouver know how to handle Nashville now that it's playing at its prime?

Check out our Vancouver vs Nashville series preview for a full analysis.

Edmonton Leads Series 3-1

For the third straight season, the Edmonton Oilers and LA Kings meet in the opening round. The odds favor Edmonton, which has eliminated LA in back-to-back playoffs. The Kings haven't defeated the Oilers in the playoffs since 1989.

The Kings have played stronger hockey under Jim Hiller, who was promoted to interim head coach in February, wrapping up with a promising 21-12-1. But, with McDavid becoming the fourth player to hit 100 assists, it's clear he's making his team an offensive threat. 

Check out our Edmonton vs LA series preview for a full analysis.

Series Tied 2-2

The Vegas Golden Knights and Dallas Stars for the third time in the postseason since 2020, each winning a series in that span.

The Stars Dallas enter the first round carrying a 12-2-0 record and a +26 goal differential. Meanwhile, the Golden Knights retrieve Mark Stone and Tomas Hertl off LTIR -- shocker! Who's got the edge?

Check out our Vegas vs Dallas series preview for a full analysis.