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Preseason: Sep 2026 β’ Opening Night: Oct 8, 2026 β’ All-Star Weekend: Feb 2027 β’ Stanley Cup Playoffs: AprβJun 2027
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Commissioner: Gary Bettman β’ 32 Franchises across Eastern & Western Conferences (4 Divisions)
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Standings Snapshot
Full Table →| # | Team | W - L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buffalo Sabres | 50 - 23 | 0.68493150684932 |
| 2 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 50 - 26 | 0.65789473684211 |
| 3 | Montreal Canadiens | 48 - 24 | 0.66666666666667 |
| 4 | Boston Bruins | 45 - 27 | 0.625 |
| 5 | Ottawa Senators | 44 - 27 | 0.61971830985915 |
| 6 | Detroit Red Wings | 41 - 31 | 0.56944444444444 |
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Atlantic Division
8 Teams| # | Team | W - L | PCT | Strk | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buffalo Sabres | 50 - 23 | 0.68493150684932 | L1 | +0 |
| 2 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 50 - 26 | 0.65789473684211 | L1 | +0 |
| 3 | Montreal Canadiens | 48 - 24 | 0.66666666666667 | L1 | +0 |
| 4 | Boston Bruins | 45 - 27 | 0.625 | W2 | +0 |
| 5 | Ottawa Senators | 44 - 27 | 0.61971830985915 | W1 | +0 |
| 6 | Detroit Red Wings | 41 - 31 | 0.56944444444444 | L3 | +0 |
| 7 | Florida Panthers | 40 - 38 | 0.51282051282051 | W3 | +0 |
| 8 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 32 - 36 | 0.47058823529412 | L7 | +0 |
Metropolitan Division
8 Teams| # | Team | W - L | PCT | Strk | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carolina Hurricanes | 53 - 22 | 0.70666666666667 | W1 | +0 |
| 2 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 41 - 25 | 0.62121212121212 | L3 | +0 |
| 3 | Philadelphia Flyers | 43 - 27 | 0.61428571428571 | W3 | +0 |
| 4 | Washington Capitals | 43 - 30 | 0.58904109589041 | W4 | +0 |
| 5 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 40 - 30 | 0.57142857142857 | L2 | +0 |
| 6 | New York Islanders | 43 - 34 | 0.55844155844156 | L3 | +0 |
| 7 | New Jersey Devils | 42 - 37 | 0.53164556962025 | L1 | +0 |
| 8 | New York Rangers | 34 - 39 | 0.46575342465753 | W1 | +0 |
Central Division
8 Teams| # | Team | W - L | PCT | Strk | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallas Stars | 50 - 20 | 0.71428571428571 | W5 | +0 |
| 2 | Minnesota Wild | 46 - 24 | 0.65714285714286 | W1 | +0 |
| 3 | Utah Mammoth | 43 - 33 | 0.56578947368421 | L1 | +0 |
| 4 | St. Louis Blues | 37 - 33 | 0.52857142857143 | W4 | +0 |
| 5 | Nashville Predators | 38 - 34 | 0.52777777777778 | L2 | +0 |
| 6 | Winnipeg Jets | 35 - 35 | 0.5 | L4 | +0 |
| 7 | Chicago Blackhawks | 29 - 39 | 0.42647058823529 | W1 | +0 |
| 8 | Colorado Avalanche | 55 - 16 | 0.77464788732394 | W3 | +0 |
Pacific Division
8 Teams| # | Team | W - L | PCT | Strk | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vegas Golden Knights | 39 - 26 | 0.6 | W3 | +0 |
| 2 | Edmonton Oilers | 41 - 30 | 0.57746478873239 | W1 | +0 |
| 3 | Anaheim Ducks | 43 - 33 | 0.56578947368421 | W1 | +0 |
| 4 | Los Angeles Kings | 35 - 27 | 0.56451612903226 | L2 | +0 |
| 5 | San Jose Sharks | 39 - 35 | 0.52702702702703 | W1 | +0 |
| 6 | Seattle Kraken | 34 - 37 | 0.47887323943662 | L3 | +0 |
| 7 | Calgary Flames | 34 - 39 | 0.46575342465753 | W1 | +0 |
| 8 | Vancouver Canucks | 25 - 49 | 0.33783783783784 | L1 | +0 |
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Werenski reiterates Jackets' future tied to playoffs β
Zach Werenski would like to remain with the Columbus Blue Jackets long term, even though there are two seasons left on his current contract.
Hockey Canada extends international bans for 3 β
Three of the five hockey players acquitted of sexual assault in the 2018 Canada world junior case had their international bans extended for at least another year.
Pens sign Koivunen to 8-year deal worth $32M β
The Pittsburgh Penguins made a significant investment in their future on Thursday, signing forward Ville Koivunen to an eight-year contract worth $4 million annually.
Live NHL free agency tracker: Contract details for all the latest signings β
Get up to speed on all the latest veteran additions teams are making beginning on June 30.
Sharks reward Graf's breakout with 3-year deal β
Forward Collin Graf, who had 21 goals and 25 assists in 81 games last season, re-signed with the Sharks on a three-year deal worth $12.75 million.
Penguins sign Novak to 3-year contract extension β
The Pittsburgh Penguins signed dependable forward Tommy Novak to a three-year contract extension on Friday.
NHL rookie roundtable: Get to know Gavin McKenna and other top rookies β
How would you want people to describe your game? Most embarrassing hockey story? We got the answers to those questions and more from some of the NHL's top rookies.
No. 1 NHL draft pick McKenna sets rookie goals β
Gavin McKenna, the No. 1 pick of the 2026 NHL Draft, outlined his season goals on Wednesday at the NHLPA Rookie Showcase.
Swedish team rescinds Foote deal amid fan uproar β
FΓ€rjestad BK of the Swedish Elite League announced Thursday it was not going to honor Cal Foote's contract after conversations with stakeholders.
IIHF bars Russia from 4 tournaments in 2027 β
The International Ice Hockey Federation said Russia will not be allowed to participate in four tournaments next year after a review by the organization's council.
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