As the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs begins, let’s take a closer look at the four series — ranked from most lopsided to hardest to call, according to oddsmakers at BetMGM.

Each team has the experience of a recent Stanley Cup Final appearance. The Golden Knights won it in 2023 before losing a seven-game series to the Dallas Stars in the first round last season. The Oilers are coming off last season's Game 7 loss to the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final.

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