2012 NHL Eastern Conference Odds To Win: Bruins Favored By Oddsmakers

Updated Eastern Conference Odds

(TheSpread) – The NHL season is at the All-Star Break for the 2011-12 season, but the defending Stanley Cup champs are still the favorites to win the Eastern Conference.

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According to oddsmakers, the Boston Bruins are the favorite to win the Eastern Conference with 9/4 odds. Other short odds to win the East are New York (5/2), Pittsburgh (5/1), and Philadelphia (7/2).

Boston is second in the East with 64 points, but the Bruins lead the Northeast Division. Boston is 31-14-2 on the year with a 15-7 road record. Boston has scored 171 goals while allowing just 102 on the season.

The Rangers lead the Eastern Conference and Atlantic Division with 66 points. They are 31-12-4 on the year and 15-5-2 at home. The Rangers have scored 132 goals but are allowing a league-low 96 goals on the season.

Philadelphia is fourth in the East with 63 points. They sit second in the Atlantic Division behind the Rangers with 63 points. Philadelphia is 29-14-5 on the year and 18-7-2 on the road. The Flyers have scored 162 goals but have allowed 142.

Pittsburgh is third in the Atlantic Division and fifth in the East with 60 points. The Penguins are 28-17-4 on the season and they have won 14 games at home and one the road. The Penguins have scored 152 goals on the year while allowing 127.

For complete odds on each team to win the 2012 Eastern Conference Championship, see below.

2012 NHL Eastern Conference Odds To Win

Boston Bruins 9/4

New York Rangers 5/2

Pittsburgh Penguins 5/1

Philadelphia Flyers 5/1

Washington Capitals 7/1

Ottawa Senators 12/1

Florida Panthers 15/1

New Jersey Devils 15/1

Toronto Maple Leafs 20/1

Montreal Canadiens 30/1

Buffalo Sabres 40/1

Winnipeg Jets 50/1

Tampa Bay Lightning 50/1

New York Islanders 50/1

Carolina Hurricanes 80/1

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