NHL Odds – Capitals are One Win from the Cup
The Washington Capitals have yet to win the Stanley Cup since joining the NHL in 1974. However, this might all change when they visit the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5 of the Cup Final. Furthermore, the game is set to start at 8 PM ET and can be seen on NBC. The Capitals take a 3-1 lead into T-Mobile Arena after beating Vegas 6-2 Monday night as –120 home favorites. Tonight, the Capitals are One Win from the Cup and are a clear favorite with the bookies.
The Golden Knights have come a long way after starting the year as +20,000 outsiders on the Stanley Cup futures. In addition, the Golden Knights were –130 favorites to beat Washington in this series. Initially, they appeared well on their way after taking Game 1but the Caps have been the better team ever since.
Braden Holtby has allowed just five goals during this three-game winning streak, after getting shelled 6-4 in the opener.