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Washington Capitals' Connor McMichael (24) controls the puck with Carolina Hurricanes' Eric Robinson (50) in pursuit during the third period of Game 3 of an NHL hockey Semi-final round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, May 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker) AP
The NHL postseason is heating up. Check out the odds for who is favored to hoist the Stanley Cup at season's end, as well as second-round odds.
It can get overwhelming transitioning to forward-thinking so quickly after the season concludes. Before the playoffs enter Conference Finals territory and really heat up, let's get ahead of the whiplash and prepare ourselves with seven 2025 offseason storylines to look out for.
With eight teams eliminated, let's rank the remaining potential matchups — from worst to best — based purely on narratives and vibes.
The Dallas Stars face the Winnipeg Jets in Game 4 of the second-round of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
The Edmonton Oilers have the Vegas Golden Knights on the brink of elimination in the second round of the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. Could this be the year Connor McDavid lifts his first Stanley Cup?
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The Washington Capitals aren't out of the chase just yet, but their odds of winning the Stanley Cup continue to grow slim.