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 8, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Florida Panthers | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
 Ottawa Senators | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
 Tampa Bay Lightning | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
 Buffalo Sabres | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
 Toronto Maple Leafs | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
 Boston Bruins | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
 Montréal Canadiens | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
 Detroit Red Wings | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Metropolitan Division
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Rangers | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
 Carolina Hurricanes | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
 Washington Capitals | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
 Pittsburgh Penguins | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
 Columbus Blue Jackets | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
 New York Islanders | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
 New Jersey Devils | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
 Philadelphia Flyers | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Western Conference Standings
Central Division
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Winnipeg Jets | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
 Utah Mammoth | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
 Minnesota Wild | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
 Colorado Avalanche | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
 Nashville Predators | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
 Dallas Stars | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
 St. Louis Blues | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
 Chicago Blackhawks | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
Pacific Division
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Edmonton Oilers | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
 Vegas Golden Knights | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
 Seattle Kraken | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
 Anaheim Ducks | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
 Vancouver Canucks | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
 San Jose Sharks | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
 Los Angeles Kings | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
 Calgary Flames | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
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
