And then there were three. Against all the Stanley Cup odds, the Vegas Golden Knights, the newest members of the NHL fraternity, have made it all the way to the final, making themselves the instant favorites to win it all in their inaugural season. They now get the satisfaction of a few days off while they sit and watch to see who they will be playing in the 7-game series in the final.
As it stands at the moment, the smart money would be on the Tampa Bay Lightning, as they have a 3-2 lead over the Washington Capitals in the Eastern Conference Final. That one is far from done, though, so we are just going to need to wait and see how it all plays out. For now, let’s look at how the final three got to this point, and what their chances are of being crowned kings of the NHL.
They have now reeled off 3-straight, including back to back wins on the road in Washington, and now have the Caps on the brink of elimination. The Lightning is an impressive 5-1 on the road in the playoffs, and it would be tough to bet against them on Monday night.
Updated NHL Stanley Cup Odds – May 21st Edition
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Vegas Golden Knights
- Stanley Cup Odds: +100
Tampa Bay Lightning
- Stanley Cup Odds: +100

Washington Capitals
- Stanley Cup Odds: +700