With the second round about to begin, the New York Rangers are the favourites to win this year's Stanley Cup.

According to Bovada, the Rangers, who face the Washington Capitals in the second round, are 13-4 favourites, followed by the Chicago Blackhawks at 4-1 and the Anaheim Ducks at 9-2.

The Montreal Canadiens, who will find out their second round oppoent tonight, have the best odds for a Canadian team at 13-2 while the Calgary Flames are 9-1.

The Canadiens will play the winner of tonight's seventh game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Detroit Red Wings.