Currently, the Winnipeg Jets and Washington Capitals lead their respective conferences, while the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers are favored to win the Stanley Cup according to ESPN BET.

The NHL is set to resume its regular season on February 24, 2025, following the 4 Nations Face-Off, with teams eager to secure playoff spots and achieve individual milestones.

Connor Bedard of the Chicago Blackhawks is favored to outscore Alex Ovechkin in total points, considering his current form and Ovechkin's possible load management as the playoffs approach.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are seen as strong Stanley Cup contenders with odds of 12-1, bolstered by their current performance.

Meanwhile, the Dallas Stars are viewed as under-the-radar Stanley Cup contenders with 9-1 odds, thanks to key player returns.

Macklin Celebrini of the San Jose Sharks is favored to lead rookies in points, showing consistent scoring since his return from injury.

Jack Hughes of the New Jersey Devils is likely to exceed 92.5 points for the season, based on his impressive scoring pace.

The Minnesota Wild are predicted to exceed 100.5 total points this season, needing a strong finish in their last 26 games.

In contrast, the Detroit Red Wings are unlikely to make the playoffs, facing a challenging remaining schedule.

The Los Angeles Kings, with favorable odds of +550, are positioned as potential winners of the Pacific Division due to their advantageous game schedule.

Mark Scheifele of the Winnipeg Jets is projected to score over 43.5 goals this season, needing 13 more in the final games.

The Ottawa Senators have a strong chance (+300) to make the playoffs, aided by their easier remaining schedule.