Business in the Stanley Cup playoffs has officially picked up. Nearly two weeks after the first round began, only one series ended in a sweep, and at least five more will be going six games.
Hockey and drama go hand in hand this time of year. It seems like every round there is at least one triple-overtime game and virtually every night games are decided by one goal with some late-minute momentum shift pulling fans out of their seats.
Yet even with all this drama, nothing that's happened has been surprising. That's not a bad thing because it speaks to the parity and depth in the NHL right now. It would be boring if the higher-seeded teams were running over the other teams. That's what happens during the first round of the NBA playoffs.
In anticipation of Friday night's matchups, which could see the New York Rangers and Montreal Canadiens clinch their spots in the second round, here's a look at the postseason standings right now, updated odds to win the Stanley Cup and game picks.
Postseason Standings
Stanley Cup Odds
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Article written by Adam Wells
Stanley Cup Playoffs 2015: Updated Postseason Tree, Championship Odds and Picks
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