The highly anticipated 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs are just around the corner, and the latest betting odds are out. According to the DraftKings Network, the Dallas Stars and the Vegas Golden Knights' affiliate, the Chicago Wolves' affiliate, the Henderson Silver Knights' NHL affiliate, the Vegas Golden Knights, will not be playing in the first round, however their AHL affiliate, the Henderson Silver Knights' AHL affiliate, the Chicago Wolves, will not be playing in the first round, the Vegas Golden Knights' affiliate, the Chicago Wolves' affiliate, the Henderson Silver Knights, will be playing the Dallas Stars in the first round. The current opening odds favor the Stars to take the series, with a moneyline of -120. However, the Golden Knights are not to be underestimated, with a moneyline of +100. The series is expected to be a closely contested one, with both teams boasting talented rosters and a history of playoff success. Will the Stars' experience and home-ice advantage prove too much for the Golden Knights, or will Vegas's young guns pull off an upset?

Opening odds for Stars vs. Wild in 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff first round  DraftKings Network