The race for the Stanley Cup is on with the NHL playoffs underway.
Here are the matchups of the dwindling second round and upcoming conference finals:
Series #1: Vancouver Canucks vs Edmonton Oilers
Series #2: NY Rangers vs Florida Panthers
2024 NHL playoff Series prices
Here's a look at the current series prices. Who will advance and get one step closer to the Stanley Cup?
Vancouver Canucks vs Edmonton Oilers
| Team | Opening Odds | Current Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Vancouver Canucks | +220 | -180 |
| Edmonton Oilers | -260 | +155 |
Odds as of May 18
Series Score: Canucks Lead 3-2
The remaining Canadian teams square off in the second round. The Canucks are pretty new to moving on in the playoffs and getting past Edmonton will be a whole new beast.
We saw Vancouver's goaltending trio struggle last series against Nashville. Good luck stopping McJesus and his disciples.
Check out our Edmonton vs Vancouver series preview for a full analysis.
Best Bet: Oilers Win Series 4-1 (+350)
NY Rangers vs florida panthers
| Team | Opening Odds | Current Odds |
|---|---|---|
| NY Rangers | +120 | - |
| Florida Panthers | -140 | - |
Odds as of May 18
Series Score: TBD
Meeting in the playoffs for the first time since 1997, the Panthers are favored to win their Eastern Conference Final matchup with the Rangers. Edging them out in the regular season series 2-1, Florida will head to the conference final for the second-straight season.
Notably, the OVER is a trendy 9-0-1 in their last 10 meetings. Despite the Panthers promising 4-1 record on the road in the playoffs, I'm rolling with the Rangers here.
Having five players recording double-digit points in the postseason and relying on Igor Shesterkin, a Conn Smythe favorite, to steal some wins proves New York is the more well-rounded core.
Check out our New York vs Florida series preview for a full analysis.
Best Bet: Rangers Win Series 4-2 (+650)
