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 Tuesday, Oct 27, 2026 · 7:18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOS Bruins | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 19 | .792 | 8 | 9 | 48 | 26 | +22 | 7-2-1 | W2 | 65% | 7% | 5% |
| OTT Senators | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 16 | .667 | 6 | 6 | 38 | 34 | +4 | 6-4-0 | W1 | 60% | 5% | 4% |
| TOR Maple Leafs | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 16 | .571 | 6 | 7 | 52 | 46 | +6 | 5-3-2 | L1 | 53% | 5% | 3% |
| CAR Hurricanes | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 20 | .769 | 8 | 9 | 51 | 33 | +18 | 8-1-1 | W1 | 92% | 20% | 10% |
| NYR Rangers | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 15 | .536 | 7 | 7 | 44 | 42 | +2 | 4-5-1 | L3 | 32% | 7% | 2% |
| NJ Devils | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 14 | .636 | 5 | 7 | 36 | 32 | +4 | 6-4-0 | W3 | 70% | 13% | 7% |
| TB Lightning | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 15 | .682 | 6 | 7 | 38 | 34 | +4 | 7-2-1 | L2 | 87% | 15% | 8% |
| MTL Canadiens | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 14 | .636 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 36 | 0 | 5-3-2 | W2 | 61% | 6% | 5% |
| FLA Panthers | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 14 | .583 | 4 | 6 | 34 | 36 | −2 | 5-4-1 | W1 | 72% | 17% | 9% |
| DET Red Wings | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 13 | .542 | 3 | 3 | 33 | 37 | −4 | 5-2-3 | W1 | 17% | <1% | <1% |
| WSH Capitals | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 12 | .600 | 5 | 6 | 34 | 32 | +2 | 6-4-0 | W1 | 68% | 14% | 6% |
| NYI Islanders | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 12 | .545 | 5 | 5 | 32 | 29 | +3 | 5-3-2 | L2 | 30% | 2% | <1% |
| BUF Sabres | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 11 | .500 | 2 | 4 | 31 | 41 | −10 | 4-3-3 | L3 | 44% | 4% | 3% |
| PIT Penguins | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 11 | .458 | 2 | 4 | 40 | 40 | 0 | 3-6-1 | W2 | 34% | 2% | 2% |
| PHI Flyers | 13 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 9 | .346 | 3 | 3 | 24 | 42 | −18 | 3-6-1 | L1 | 14% | 2% | <1% |
| CBJ Blue Jackets | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 8 | .444 | 1 | 3 | 22 | 30 | −8 | 4-5-0 | W1 | 30% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN Wild | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 18 | .692 | 8 | 8 | 41 | 30 | +11 | 6-3-1 | W2 | 88% | 16% | 7% |
| UTA Mammoth | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 16 | .667 | 7 | 8 | 46 | 40 | +6 | 6-4-0 | W1 | 80% | 10% | 5% |
| DAL Stars | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 15 | .682 | 4 | 6 | 32 | 20 | +12 | 7-2-1 | W5 | 84% | 12% | 6% |
| EDM Oilers | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 18 | .750 | 6 | 7 | 52 | 43 | +9 | 7-2-1 | L2 | 91% | 21% | 10% |
| VGK Golden Knights | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 17 | .654 | 6 | 7 | 47 | 38 | +9 | 6-3-1 | L3 | 91% | 15% | 7% |
| SEA Kraken | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 15 | .625 | 5 | 5 | 45 | 42 | +3 | 6-3-1 | L1 | 39% | 2% | <1% |
| COL Avalanche | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 13 | .542 | 6 | 6 | 49 | 40 | +9 | 4-5-1 | L1 | 89% | 18% | 10% |
| SJ Sharks | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 13 | .542 | 1 | 5 | 37 | 43 | −6 | 4-5-1 | L1 | 50% | 4% | 3% |
| NSH Predators | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 12 | .545 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 35 | −4 | 4-2-4 | W1 | 30% | <1% | <1% |
| STL Blues | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 11 | .500 | 5 | 5 | 35 | 35 | 0 | 4-5-1 | L1 | 39% | 3% | 2% |
| WPG Jets | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 11 | .500 | 4 | 4 | 27 | 31 | −4 | 4-4-2 | L5 | 29% | 2% | <1% |
| CGY Flames | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 10 | .455 | 5 | 5 | 28 | 41 | −13 | 5-5-0 | W4 | 9% | <1% | <1% |
| ANA Ducks | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 10 | .455 | 4 | 5 | 32 | 37 | −5 | 4-6-0 | W1 | 43% | 4% | 2% |
| LA Kings | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 8 | .400 | 2 | 3 | 27 | 35 | −8 | 3-5-2 | W1 | 42% | 2% | 3% |
| CHI Blackhawks | 11 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 6 | .273 | 2 | 3 | 24 | 43 | −19 | 3-7-0 | L3 | 17% | 2% | <1% |
| VAN Canucks | 13 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 5 | .192 | 1 | 2 | 37 | 60 | −23 | 0-9-1 | L10 | 6% | <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 Carolina Hurricanes, at 20% on Kalshi's market; they sit M1 in the standings today.
Who is favoured to win the Western Conference?
The Edmonton Oilers, at 21% on Kalshi's market; they sit P1 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.
SEE ALSO
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