Braden Holtby could be the key to the Washington Capitals' chances of winning the Stanley Cup.Associated Press
The two favorites begin their run for the Stanley Cup Thursday night.
The Chicago Blackhawks have won three Stanley Cup championships since 2010 and earned the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference. They are plus-400 favorites to win the NHL championship, according to OddsShark, meaning a successful wager will return the $100 bet and a $400 profit.
Here's a look at the NHL's full bracket and schedule, courtesy of NHL.com.
| Stanley Cup playoffs, April 13 schedule | |||
| Conference | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
| Eastern | Toronto (WC-2) vs. | ||