The NHL postseason is heating up. Check out the odds for who is favored to hoist the Stanley Cup at season's end, as well as second-round odds.

Desnoyers is a coach’s dream down the middle. He’s efficient, plays a full 200-foot game and has the skating and size to survive grinding series. He can match up against top lines and hold his own. In a playoff context, he projects as a dependable all-situations pivot who is detailed without the puck and can provide scoring as well.

SportsLine NHL analyst Scott Erskine gives his thoughts on who to back in Thursday's Stanley Cup Playoff games