The race for the Stanley Cup is on with the NHL playoffs underway.
Here are the matchups of the first round:
Series #1: Boston Bruins vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Series #2: Vancouver Canucks vs Nashville Predators
Series #3: Vegas Golden Knights vs Dallas Stars
Series #4: Carolina Hurricanes vs NY Rangers
2024 NHL playoff Series prices
Here's a look at the current series prices. Who will advance past the first round? And what odds await for the second round?
Boston Bruins vs Toronto Maple Leafs Series
| Team | Opening Odds | Current Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Bruins | -125 | -360 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | +105 | +300 |
Odds as of May 2
Bruins Lead Series 3-2
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.
Best Bet: Boston Wins Series 4-3 (+430)
Vancouver Canucks vs Nashville Predators Series
| Team | Opening Odds | Current Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Vancouver Canucks | -150 | -330 |
| Nashville Predators | +130 | +270 |
Odds as of May 2
Vancouver Leads Series 3-2
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.
Best Bet: Nashville Predators (+130)
Vegas Golden Knights vs Dallas Stars Series
| Team | Opening Odds | Current Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Vegas Golden Knights | +120 | +340 |
| Dallas Stars | -140 | -425 |
Odds as of May 2
Dallas Leads Series 3-2
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.
Best Bet: Dallas To Win Series (-140)
carolina hurricanes vs nY rangers
| Team | Opening Odds | Current Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Carolina Hurricanes | -140 | - |
| NY Rangers | +120 | - |
Odds as of May 2
Series Score: TBD
The first matchup of the second round is set with the top two from the Metropolitan Division. The New York Rangers, ignoring the President's Trophy curse, swept the Washington Capitals with ease. The Canes also swiftly eliminated the Islanders in five games.
The regular season series tipped in favor of the Rangers, going 2-1 SU. Notably, New York won the single game played at PNC Arena. Two of the three games were seriously low scoring (2-1 Rangers, 1-0 Rangers).
No doubt the talent will keep this close. Their last postseason outing in 2022 went a full seven-game series. I would expect no less this time around.
Check out our Carolina vs NY Rangers series preview for a full analysis.
Best Bet: Hurricanes 4-3 Win Series (+500)
