SPORTS
The quest for the National Hockey League's Holy Grail begins tonight as action begins on four fronts.
According to bet365, the Detroit Red Wings are the odds-on favorites to win this year's Stanley Cup (which would be their second in a row) at +333 and a +175 fave to win the Western Conference and the Boston Bruins represent the Eastern Conference's best betting hope, listed at +150 to take the Prince of Wales trophy and +600 to win the Cup.
The series prices go as follows:
Action begins tonight with the New York Rangers (+200) vs. Washington Capitals (-240), Philly Flyers (+145) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (-165), Carolina Hurricanes (+120) vs. New Jersey Devils (-140) and St. Louis Blues (+205) vs. Vancouver Canucks (-245).
The other series begin tomorrow with the Montreal Canadiens (+275) vs. Boston Bruins (-350), Columbus Blue Jackets (+400) vs. Detroit Red Wings (-525), Calgary Flames (+140) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (-160) and Anaheim Ducks (+250) and San Jose Sharks (-310).