With only an epic collapse standing in the way of the Blue Jackets' third ever trip to the playoffs, Columbus is currently at 12/1 odds to win the Stanley Cup per Bovada's sports book.
The Jackets have the fifth-best odds in the NHL, with an implied probability of 7.69%.
The Washington Capitals, at 19/4, are the favorites to claim Lord Stanley's prize, while the Chicago Blackhawks are second at 11/2, the Minnesota Wild third at 6/1 and the Pittsburgh Penguins fourth at 8/1.
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| WASHINGTON CAPITALS | 19/4 |
| CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS | 11/2 |
| MINNESOTA WILD | 6/1 |
| PITTSBURGH PENGUINS | 8/1 |
| COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS | 12/1 |
| SAN JOSE SHARKS | 12/1 |
| MONTREAL CANADIENS | 14/1 |
| NEW YORK RANGERS | 16/1 |
With 14 games remaining, Columbus has the third-best odds – tied with the Montreal Canadiens – to finish atop the Eastern Conference at 13/2.
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| WASHINGTON CAPITALS | 12/5 |
| PITTSBURGH PENGUINS | 17/4 |
| COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS | 13/2 |
| MONTREAL CANADIENS | 13/2 |
| NEW YORK RANGERS | 15/2 |
| BOSTON BRUINS | 10/1 |
| OTTAWA SENATORS | 12/1 |
| TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING | 14/1 |
The Blue Jackets are back in action Thursday night when they welcome the Florida Panthers (30–27–11) to Nationwide Arena (7p, FSOH).
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