The Stanley Cup playoffs are underway.
The latest: The Eastern Conference second round is set, with the Toronto Maple Leafs being the only Canadian team to advance. Out West, the Winnipeg Jets have a 3-2 lead, while the Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars
Check out the latest Stanley Cup playoffs series odds for first-round action below.
Stanley Cup playoffs series odds: First round
Western Conference
St. Louis Blues (+150) vs. Winnipeg Jets (-182) — Winnipeg leads 3-2
The latest: Connor Hellebuyck, the reigning Vezina Trophy winner, put up strong enough numbers to win the award again. He looked human in Games 3 and 4, allowing 11 goals on 43 shots, but Winnipeg responded with a 5-3 win in Game 5 on home ice.
Up next: Game 6 is on Friday, May 2 at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Colorado Avalanche (-138) vs. Dallas Stars (+115) — Series is tied leads 3-3
The latest: This always seemed like it was going the distance, didn’t it? Colorado picked up a 7-4 win to stave off elimination in Game 6 led by a goal and two assists from none other than Nathan MacKinnon.
Up next: Game 7 is on Saturday, May 3 at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Avery joined NorthStar Gaming as an intern in 2022 before stepping into a full-time role soon after. He loves betting on and analyzing golf — mainly because it’s easier than actually playing — but is a fan of all sports, from the NFL to the UFC.