The NHL Metropolitan Division was incredibly competitive over the 2023-24 season thanks to the presence of multiple Stanley Cup contenders. Here, we look at the latest NHL Metro Division odds and break down what we have seen and what we will see from the teams in this division.
Metro Division Betting Odds
Currently, there are no odds to win the Metro Division for next season. Check back soon for updated odds.
Metropolitan Division Results
The winners of the Metropolitan Division in the NHL this past season were the New York Rangers, who finished with the best record in this division and in the NHL as a whole. Their 114 points were the best in the league, which means home ice advantage should the Rangers make it to the Stanley Cup Final at the end of the postseason.
Behind the Rangers in the Metro were three other playoff teams, as the Carolina Hurricanes, New York Islanders, and Washington Capitals all made the postseason. Carolina would likely be the biggest threat to the Rangers in the playoffs this year, but you never know what can happen in playoff hockey, as the Rangers will have to be vigilant to avoid being upset.
2024-25 Metropolitan Division Outlook
Next season, our expectation is that the Rangers and Hurricanes will once again battle it out for the Metro Division title. You have to feel for the Canes a bit this season, as they finished with the third-highest point total in the NHL. But they will likely be an elite team again next season and will have a chance to overtake the Rangers for the top spot in this division.
Another big question mark in the Metro next year will be whether some of the teams we are used to seeing near the top will climb the standings once again. The Pittsburgh Penguins and New Jersey Devils were huge disappointments this year. Can they or the Philadelphia Flyers become contenders in this group of eight teams once again, or will we see another two-team race for the top spot in the 2024-25 season?