As the NHL playoffs heat up, sportsbooks are already looking to the future, and it appears a highly anticipated Stanley Cup Finals matchup is shaping up between two of the league's top contenders. The Tampa Bay Lightning and Colorado Avalanche have emerged as the favorites to meet in the championship series, with the Lightning currently holding a slight edge in odds. The Lightning, led by superstars Nikita Kucherov and Steven Stamkos, have been a perennial powerhouse in the league, while the Avalanche's high-powered offense, spearheaded by Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar, has been nearly unstoppable. Will these two teams ultimately square off for the coveted Stanley Cup, or will another team emerge to spoil the party?
Stanley Cup odds: Lightning and Avalanche favorites to meet USA Today
