Live 2026-27 NHL standings for all 32 teams, by division and conference, updated throughout the season. The regular season opens Tuesday, September 29, 2026 and runs through mid-April 2027; teams earn 2 points for a win and 1 point for an overtime or shootout loss. Standings below are updated throughout the season.
2026-27 NHL Standings: Quick Facts
- Last updated: October 28, 2026
- Season opener: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
- Regular season ends: mid-April 2027
- Points system: 2 for a win, 1 for an OT/SO loss
- Playoff berths: Top 3 per division + 2 wild cards per conference (16 teams)
- Updates: Automatically during the season
Eastern Conference Standings
Atlantic Division
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Boston Bruins | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 19 |
 Ottawa Senators | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 16 |
 Toronto Maple Leafs | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 16 |
 Tampa Bay Lightning | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 15 |
 Florida Panthers | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 14 |
 Montreal Canadiens | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 14 |
 Detroit Red Wings | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 13 |
 Buffalo Sabres | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 11 |
Metropolitan Division
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carolina Hurricanes | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 20 |
 New York Rangers | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 15 |
 New Jersey Devils | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 14 |
 Washington Capitals | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 12 |
 New York Islanders | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 12 |
 Pittsburgh Penguins | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 11 |
 Philadelphia Flyers | 13 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 9 |
 Columbus Blue Jackets | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 8 |
Western Conference Standings
Central Division
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Wild | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 18 |
 Utah Mammoth | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 16 |
 Dallas Stars | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 15 |
 Colorado Avalanche | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 13 |
 Nashville Predators | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 12 |
 St. Louis Blues | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 11 |
 Winnipeg Jets | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 11 |
 Chicago Blackhawks | 11 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 6 |
Pacific Division
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Edmonton Oilers | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 18 |
 Vegas Golden Knights | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 17 |
 Seattle Kraken | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 15 |
 San Jose Sharks | 12 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 13 |
 Calgary Flames | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 10 |
 Anaheim Ducks | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 10 |
 Los Angeles Kings | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 8 |
 Vancouver Canucks | 13 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 5 |
How the 2026-27 NHL Standings Work
NHL teams are ranked within their division by total points. A regulation or overtime win is worth 2 points; an overtime or shootout loss earns 1 point; a regulation loss earns 0. The top three teams in each of the four divisions qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and the next two best teams in each conference claim the wild-card spots, for 16 total playoff teams. Ties in points are broken first by regulation wins, then by regulation-plus-overtime wins.
2026-27 NHL Standings: FAQ
When does the 2026-27 NHL season start?
The 2026-27 NHL regular season opens Tuesday, September 29, 2026 and runs through mid-April 2027, with the Stanley Cup Playoffs following.
How do NHL points work in the standings?
Teams earn 2 points for a win (in regulation or overtime) and 1 point for an overtime or shootout loss. A regulation loss earns 0 points. Teams are ranked by total points within their division.
How many teams make the NHL playoffs?
Sixteen teams qualify: the top three in each of the four divisions, plus two wild-card teams in each conference.
How often are these standings updated?
This page updates automatically throughout the 2026-27 season as games are played, so the division and conference tables always reflect the latest results.
More 2026-27 NHL
- 2026-27 NHL Schedule Hub: All 32 Teams (Printable PDFs)
- 2026-27 NHL National TV Schedule (ESPN, TNT, ABC)
- 2027 NHL Playoff Bracket & Schedule
All 32 NHL Team Schedules
Jump to any team’s full 2026-27 schedule and printable PDF:
Eastern Conference
- Boston Bruins
- Buffalo Sabres
- Carolina Hurricanes
- Columbus Blue Jackets
- Detroit Red Wings
- Florida Panthers
- Montreal Canadiens
- New Jersey Devils
- New York Islanders
- New York Rangers
- Ottawa Senators
- Philadelphia Flyers
- Pittsburgh Penguins
- Tampa Bay Lightning
- Toronto Maple Leafs
- Washington Capitals
Western Conference
- Anaheim Ducks
- Calgary Flames
- Chicago Blackhawks
- Colorado Avalanche
- Dallas Stars
- Edmonton Oilers
- Los Angeles Kings
- Minnesota Wild
- Nashville Predators
- San Jose Sharks
- Seattle Kraken
- St. Louis Blues
- Utah Mammoth
- Vancouver Canucks
- Vegas Golden Knights
- Winnipeg Jets
