A quick look at the latest NHL betting odds highlights the competitive nature of the play-offs.
If you have ever fancied embarking on a sports-themed vacation to North America, building your trip around the Stanley Cup play-offs is a great way to go about it.
The post-season action in the National Hockey League is a thrilling experience, with all of the games guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat.
A quick look at the latest NHL betting odds highlights the competitive nature of the play-offs, with little to choose between several teams at the top of the market.
With that in mind, we have picked out four teams based in North American cities we think are ideal for sports fans to visit this year.
Edmonton oilers
The Edmonton Oilers are perhaps THE story in the NHL this season as they strive to lift the prestigious Stanley Cup for the first time since 1990.
The team is also located in one of the most beautiful areas in Canada, making it the perfect place for a vacation at any time of the year.
Bisected by the stunning North Saskatchewan River, the city’s unique mix of urban life and countryside attractions is an attractive proposition for visitors.
Elk Island National Park, Alberta Museum and the Art Gallery of Alberta are among the best places to check out if you head to Edmonton for the NHL play-offs.
Colorado avalanche
Outdoor adventure is married with urban sophistication in Denver, providing visitors with another varied vacation experience in North America.
The Mile High City boasts 300 days of sunshine, diverse neighbourhoods, a vibrant cultural scene and nature attractions guaranteed to take your breath away.
A trip to Denver could also give you the opportunity to watch the Colorado Avalanche, who are genuine contenders to win the Stanley Cup this season.
The Avalanche emerged victorious at the end of the 2021/22 and are mounting a strong bid to regain the title after missing out last year.
Florida panthers
Given it is known as the Sunshine State, you may be surprised to discover that Florida is also home to one of the top teams in the NHL at the moment.
The Panthers have never previously won the Stanley Cup, so a trip to the state could give you the opportunity to watch sporting history to be made.
From a vacation perspective, Florida’s mix of white-sand beaches, sub-tropical forests and bustling theme parks ensure you will not be short of activities.
Florida is a ‘bucket list’ destination for millions of people. Tying in a visit there with the Stanley Cup play-offs would be the icing on the cake for many of them.
New York Rangers
When it comes to places people dream about visiting in North America, you would probably be hard-pushed to find anywhere more popular than New York.
The City That Never Sleeps boasts and eclectic mix of attractions spread over its different boroughs, each of which add their own flavour to New York.
New York has a ton of professional sports teams including the Rangers, who have won the Stanley Cup on four previous occasions.
Their last success was in 1993/94, meaning they are on a mission to end a 30-year drought. As sports stories go, a Rangers Stanley Cup win would be epic.
