When you start the season 12-2-2, you've earned the right to be called Stanley Cup favorites. Such is the case with the Tampa Bay Lightning, who have earned 30 of a possible 36 points to begin the campaign.
That part makes sense.
What is more curious, however, is that Las Vegas oddsmakers have listed the Pittsburgh Penguins as the second favorite along with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Penguins are 9-7-3 and play awful away from home, so to be sitting as the second favorites almost a quarter into the year doesn't make a whole lot of sense. But, then again, the club still does employ the services of a couple of guys named Sid and Geno, so we really shouldn't be all that shocked that Pittsburgh is among those currently favored to take home Lord Stanley's mug.
Here is the complete list of updated odds for 2018 Stanley Cup winner. Hedge your bets accordingly:
| Team | Opening Odds | Current Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 10/1 | 6/1 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 8/1 | 10/1 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 14/1 | 10/1 |
| Dallas Stars | 14/1 | 12/1 |
| Los Angeles Kings | 20/1 | 12/1 |
| St. Louis Blues | 30/1 | 12/1 |
| Edmonton Oilers | 10/1 | 14/1 |
| Nashville Predators | 14/1 | 14/1 |
| Anaheim Ducks | 14/1 | 16/1 |
| Washington Capitals | 10/1 | 20/1 |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 12/1 | 20/1 |
| Minnesota Wild | 14/1 | 20/1 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | 20/1 | 20/1 |
| San Jose Sharks | 20/1 | 20/1 |
| Ottawa Senators | 30/1 | 20/1 |
| New York Rangers | 14/1 | 25/1 |
| Winnipeg Jets | 40/1 | 25/1 |
| Montreal Canadiens | 14/1 | 30/1 |
| Calgary Flames | 30/1 | 30/1 |
| New York Islanders | 40/1 | 40/1 |
| New Jersey Devils | 100/1 | 40/1 |
| Boston Bruins | 30/1 | 50/1 |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 40/1 | 50/1 |
| Carolina Hurricanes | 60/1 | 50/1 |
| Vegas Golden Knights | 200/1 | 60/1 |
| Vancouver Canucks | 100/1 | 80/1 |
| Florida Panthers | 40/1 | 100/1 |
| Buffalo Sabres | 60/1 | 100/1 |
| Detroit Red Wings | 100/1 | 100/1 |
| Colorado Avalanche | 100/1 | 1000/1 |
| Arizona Coyotes | 100/1 | 1000/1 |
(Odds courtesy: Westgate Superbook)
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