NHL Playoff Standings 2026-27
Both conferences in playoff order — the top three in each division, the two wild cards, then the clubs outside the line — with the market's price on each club's playoff, conference and Stanley Cup chances.
2026-27 · If the season ended todayUpdated Wednesday, Oct 7, 2026 · 1:17 PM ET
Where these numbers come from: Seeds come from the league's own division and conference ranks in the NHL team hub. Playoffs is Kalshi's KXNHLPLAYOFF price, Conf its KXNHLEAST / KXNHLWEST price and Cup its KXNHL Stanley Cup price.
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Eastern Conference playoff standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | PTS | P% | RW | ROW | GF | GA | DIFF | L10 | STRK | Playoffs | Conf | Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLA Panthers | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | .750 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2-0-2 | W1 | 71% | 18% | 11% |
| OTT Senators | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | .667 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 8 | +2 | 2-1-0 | L1 | 54% | 4% | 2% |
| TB Lightning | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | .667 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 7 | +1 | 2-1-0 | W2 | 84% | 13% | 6% |
| NYR Rangers | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 | .800 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 8 | +8 | 4-1-0 | W4 | 46% | 5% | 3% |
| CAR Hurricanes | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | .625 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 12 | −1 | 2-1-1 | W2 | 72% | 17% | 10% |
| PIT Penguins | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | .667 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 8 | +7 | 2-1-0 | L1 | 44% | 3% | 2% |
| BUF Sabres | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | .667 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 11 | −1 | 2-1-0 | W2 | 58% | 6% | 3% |
| TOR Maple Leafs | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | .500 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 2-2-0 | W1 | 50% | 4% | 2% |
| BOS Bruins | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | .500 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 11 | −2 | 2-2-0 | L2 | 34% | 3% | 2% |
| MTL Canadiens | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | .500 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 14 | −2 | 1-1-1 | L2 | 70% | 6% | 5% |
| WSH Capitals | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .500 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | +1 | 1-1-0 | L1 | 75% | 13% | 5% |
| CBJ Blue Jackets | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .500 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 1-1-0 | L1 | 38% | 3% | 2% |
| NYI Islanders | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .333 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 7 | +2 | 1-2-0 | L1 | 27% | 2% | <1% |
| DET Red Wings | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .333 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 8 | −1 | 1-2-0 | W1 | 19% | <1% | <1% |
| NJ Devils | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .333 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 13 | −7 | 1-2-0 | L2 | 58% | 7% | 4% |
| PHI Flyers | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | .250 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 17 | −12 | 0-2-2 | L4 | 37% | 2% | 2% |
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Western Conference playoff standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | PTS | P% | RW | ROW | GF | GA | DIFF | L10 | STRK | Playoffs | Conf | Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTA Mammoth | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | .750 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 8 | +9 | 3-1-0 | W1 | 75% | 9% | 3% |
| MIN Wild | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .833 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 5 | +4 | 2-0-1 | L1 | 85% | 13% | 7% |
| WPG Jets | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .833 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 8 | +1 | 2-0-1 | W2 | 40% | 2% | <1% |
| VGK Golden Knights | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | .750 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 10 | +7 | 3-1-0 | W2 | 79% | 12% | 8% |
| EDM Oilers | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .833 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 14 | +3 | 2-0-1 | W2 | 80% | 17% | 9% |
| ANA Ducks | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1.000 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 5 | +2 | 2-0-0 | W2 | 54% | 6% | 4% |
| COL Avalanche | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1.000 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 5 | +9 | 2-0-0 | W2 | 93% | 20% | 13% |
| SJ Sharks | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | .667 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 12 | −3 | 2-1-0 | L1 | 60% | 12% | 6% |
| SEA Kraken | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | .500 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 11 | +4 | 2-2-0 | L1 | 39% | 2% | <1% |
| VAN Canucks | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | .500 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 18 | +1 | 2-2-0 | L1 | 9% | <1% | <1% |
| NSH Predators | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | .500 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 9 | −2 | 1-1-1 | L1 | 30% | 2% | <1% |
| DAL Stars | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .333 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 1-2-0 | W1 | 79% | 12% | 6% |
| STL Blues | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .333 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 10 | −3 | 1-2-0 | L2 | 40% | 3% | <1% |
| CHI Blackhawks | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | .250 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 17 | −8 | 1-3-0 | W1 | 10% | <1% | <1% |
| LA Kings | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | .167 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 15 | −6 | 0-2-1 | L3 | 55% | 4% | 3% |
| CGY Flames | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16 | −13 | 0-3-0 | L3 | 9% | <1% | <1% |
METHOD
How to read this page
Sixteen clubs make the playoffs, eight per conference: the top three in each division (A1–A3, M1–M3, C1–C3, P1–P3), then the 2 best remaining records in the conference, WC1 and WC2. The line is drawn under WC2.
Clubs are ordered by points; ties go to points percentage, regulation wins, regulation-plus-overtime wins and then the later tiebreaks.
The three prices are separate markets: making the playoffs, winning the conference (reaching the Stanley Cup Final) and winning the Cup.
FAQ
Questions
Who is favoured to win the Eastern Conference?
The Florida Panthers, at 18% on Kalshi's market; they sit A1 in the standings today.
Who is favoured to win the Western Conference?
The Colorado Avalanche, at 20% on Kalshi's market; they sit WC1 in the standings today.
How do the NHL playoff standings work?
The top three clubs in each division qualify, plus the 2 best remaining records in each conference as wild cards — eight per conference, sixteen in all.
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