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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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Full Table →| # | Team | W - L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida Panthers | 52 - 24 | 0.68421052631579 |
| 2 | Boston Bruins | 47 - 20 | 0.70149253731343 |
| 3 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 46 - 26 | 0.63888888888889 |
| 4 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 45 - 29 | 0.60810810810811 |
| 5 | Detroit Red Wings | 41 - 32 | 0.56164383561644 |
| 6 | Buffalo Sabres | 39 - 37 | 0.51315789473684 |
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Atlantic Division
8 Teams| # | Team | W - L | PCT | Strk | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida Panthers | 52 - 24 | 0.68421052631579 | W2 | +0 |
| 2 | Boston Bruins | 47 - 20 | 0.70149253731343 | W1 | +0 |
| 3 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 46 - 26 | 0.63888888888889 | L1 | +0 |
| 4 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 45 - 29 | 0.60810810810811 | W1 | +0 |
| 5 | Detroit Red Wings | 41 - 32 | 0.56164383561644 | L1 | +0 |
| 6 | Buffalo Sabres | 39 - 37 | 0.51315789473684 | W1 | +0 |
| 7 | Ottawa Senators | 37 - 41 | 0.47435897435897 | L2 | +0 |
| 8 | Montreal Canadiens | 30 - 36 | 0.45454545454545 | L1 | +0 |
Metropolitan Division
8 Teams| # | Team | W - L | PCT | Strk | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York Rangers | 55 - 23 | 0.70512820512821 | W3 | +0 |
| 2 | Carolina Hurricanes | 52 - 23 | 0.69333333333333 | W1 | +0 |
| 3 | New York Islanders | 39 - 27 | 0.59090909090909 | W2 | +0 |
| 4 | Washington Capitals | 40 - 31 | 0.56338028169014 | L1 | +0 |
| 5 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 38 - 32 | 0.54285714285714 | W1 | +0 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Flyers | 38 - 33 | 0.53521126760563 | L2 | +0 |
| 7 | New Jersey Devils | 38 - 39 | 0.49350649350649 | L1 | +0 |
| 8 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 27 - 43 | 0.38571428571429 | L3 | +0 |
Central Division
8 Teams| # | Team | W - L | PCT | Strk | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallas Stars | 52 - 21 | 0.71232876712329 | W2 | +0 |
| 2 | Winnipeg Jets | 52 - 24 | 0.68421052631579 | W1 | +0 |
| 3 | Colorado Avalanche | 50 - 25 | 0.66666666666667 | L1 | +0 |
| 4 | Nashville Predators | 47 - 30 | 0.61038961038961 | W1 | +0 |
| 5 | St. Louis Blues | 43 - 33 | 0.56578947368421 | L1 | +0 |
| 6 | Minnesota Wild | 39 - 34 | 0.53424657534247 | W1 | +0 |
| 7 | Arizona Coyotes | 36 - 41 | 0.46753246753247 | L2 | +0 |
| 8 | Chicago Blackhawks | 23 - 53 | 0.30263157894737 | L4 | +0 |
Pacific Division
8 Teams| # | Team | W - L | PCT | Strk | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver Canucks | 50 - 23 | 0.68493150684932 | W1 | +0 |
| 2 | Edmonton Oilers | 49 - 27 | 0.64473684210526 | W3 | +0 |
| 3 | Los Angeles Kings | 44 - 27 | 0.61971830985915 | L1 | +0 |
| 4 | Vegas Golden Knights | 45 - 29 | 0.60810810810811 | W1 | +0 |
| 5 | Calgary Flames | 38 - 39 | 0.49350649350649 | L1 | +0 |
| 6 | Seattle Kraken | 34 - 35 | 0.49275362318841 | W1 | +0 |
| 7 | Anaheim Ducks | 27 - 50 | 0.35064935064935 | L2 | +0 |
| 8 | San Jose Sharks | 19 - 54 | 0.26027397260274 | L5 | +0 |
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ASU investigates workout where player collapsed β
Arizona State is investigating the circumstances of a workout in which hockey player Matthew Mayich collapsed.
NHL on ESPN schedule: Where to watch 2026-27 games β
ESPN's 2026-27 regular-season NHL schedule features 100 exclusive games.
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.
Missing PWHL trophy found, returned to Victoire β
The Montreal Victoire's missing Walter Cup championship trophy has been found after being lost during shipment and reunited with the team, the PWHL announced Monday.
Sakic 'confident' Avs lock up Makar before season β
Speaking at an Avalanche alumni game, Colorado general manager Joe Sakic on Sunday reiterated the confidence he has in that a contract extension for star defenseman Cale Makar, a two-time Norris Trophy winner, will "be signed before the season starts."
Replica of PWHL's championship trophy missing β
A replica of the Walter Cup, the trophy that belongs to the Professional Women's Hockey League champion Montreal Victoire, is missing, the league told The Associated Press on Friday.
NHL referee wins 4th Canadian Men's Mid-Amateur β
NHL referee Garrett Rank won his fourth Canadian Men's Mid-Amateur Championship on Friday.
Islanders announce 'Navy Lighthouse' design as winner of fan-voted third jersey contest β
The New York Islanders put the fate of their third jersey design in the hands of their fans -- and they've landed on a winning concept.
Bruins, Oilers each get pair of Germany games β
The Bruins and Oilers will each play two regular-season games in Germany in the 2027-28 season with opponents to be determined.
2027 NHL draft prospect watch list: Who are the top prospects heading into the season? β
With the Hlinka Gretzky Cup complete, draft season is here. Here are the top skaters to watch for next June, with Landon DuPont leading the way so far.
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