There are about 15 days before the start of the annual NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. This year, the Carolina Hurricanes and New York Rangers have emerged as top plays in the Eastern Conference. In the Western Conference, Vancouver is surprising everybody by remaining at the top of the Pacific. Which teams have what it takes to win their conference and lift Lord Stanley’s goblet? When it comes down to NHL Playoffs betting, you need winning odds, analysis and free picks, s so you better read on to get that must-have insight for your next hockey bet.