The Boston Bruins, Tampa Bay Lightning and Vegas Golden Knights are co-favorites in the updated odds to win the Stanley Cup at Caesars Sportsbook, as the NHL attempts to pull off an unorthodox finish to its season.
The NHL announced Tuesday that the top 24 teams when play was suspended March 12 will get a shot at an expanded Stanley Cup playoff -- if the season can be resumed.
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said settling on a playoff format does not guarantee that games are coming back, and fundamental details like where the games will be played are undetermined, in addition to health and safety protocols.