Over the past few months, the Eastern Conference has gained an upper hand in the NHL, dominating interconference play and widening the gap between the two conferences. This shift in power has resulted in the Eastern Conference being heavily favored to win the Stanley Cup.
In this article, we'll delve into the reasons behind the Eastern Conference's success, including their superior underlying metrics and home-ice advantge. We'll also take a look at the individual teams' performances, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses, and how they've bolstered their rosters in anticipation of the Stanley Cup playoffs and what impact this might have on the NHL down the stretch.
Stanley Cup Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook:
DraftKings Sportsbook has listed the Eastern Conference as the favorite to win the Stanley Cup (-160) and the best Stanley Cup odds reside in the East, with four of the top five teams hailing from the conference.