Vegas Golden Knights New Stanley Cup Favorite

The Colorado Avalanche have been the Stanley Cup favorites for nearly 95% of the season.

Edmonton opened as the initial favorite, but after Colorado’s ridiculous start the Avalanche have been favorites for all but a few days.

Carolina briefly became the favorites after its eight-game winning streak, but as soon as Colorado dispatched Minnesota the Avs once again became favorites.

Until last night. Vegas won both games in Colorado rather handily against a Cale Makar-less Avs and are now the new Stanley Cup favorites at BetOnline.ag.

NHL Conference Final Odds

Montreal Canadians +115

Carolina Hurricanes -135

Note: Series line opened Canes -275 and Habs +225. Current odds imply a 57.5% probability of the Canes making the Finals.

Vegas Golden Knights -220

Colorado Avalanche +185

Note: Series line opened Aves -240 and VGK +200. Current odds imply a 68.8% probability of the Golden Knights making the Finals.

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