STANLEY CUP ODDS

The NHL announced the three finalists for the 2021-22 Hart Memorial Trophy for League MVP. Edmonton Oilers C Connor McDavid, Toronto Maple Leafs C Auston Matthews and New York Rangers G Igor Shesterkin are your finalists for the award this season.

The Colorado Avalanche became the first team to make it out of the first round on Monday night with a 5-3 win over the Nashville Predators, sweeping their opponent. The Avs will likely have to wait a bit before they resume hockey with six other series tied 2-2, including Minnesota Wild vs. St. Louis Blues. The Avs are into the second round and it’s no surprise to see their top players listed as favorites to win the Conn Smythe Trophy for Stanley Cup Playoff MVP.

The Colorado Avalanche are the first team to advance to the second round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Colorado dispatched the Nashville Predators with relative ease in four games. So far, the Avs are the only team to advance to the second round and will remain that way for at least another day. There are six series that are tied 2-2 and the Pittsburgh Penguins lead the New York Rangers 3-1 in their series. On Wednesday, the Pens can advance with a win at MSG. Every other series we’ll be waiting at least until the end of the week.