NHL STANDINGS

2027 Regular Season tables. Complete rankings and team records.

Eastern Conference

POS	TEAM	GP	W	L	PTS
1	Carolina Hurricanes CAR	82	53	22	113
2	Buffalo Sabres BUF	82	50	23	109
3	Tampa Bay Lightning TB	82	50	26	106
4	Montreal Canadiens MTL	82	48	24	106
5	Boston Bruins BOS	82	45	27	100
6	Ottawa Senators OTT	82	44	27	99
7	Philadelphia Flyers PHI	82	43	27	98
8	Washington Capitals WSH	82	43	30	95
9	New York Islanders NYI	82	43	34	91
10	New Jersey Devils NJ	82	42	37	87
11	Pittsburgh Penguins PIT	82	41	25	98
12	Detroit Red Wings DET	82	41	31	92
13	Columbus Blue Jackets CBJ	82	40	30	92
14	Florida Panthers FLA	82	40	38	84
15	New York Rangers NYR	82	34	39	77
16	Toronto Maple Leafs TOR	82	32	36	78

Western Conference

POS	TEAM	GP	W	L	PTS
1	Colorado Avalanche COL	82	55	16	121
2	Dallas Stars DAL	82	50	20	112
3	Minnesota Wild MIN	82	46	24	104
4	Utah Mammoth UTA	82	43	33	92
5	Anaheim Ducks ANA	82	43	33	92
6	Edmonton Oilers EDM	82	41	30	93
7	Vegas Golden Knights VGK	82	39	26	95
8	San Jose Sharks SJ	82	39	35	86
9	Nashville Predators NSH	82	38	34	86
10	St. Louis Blues STL	82	37	33	86
11	Los Angeles Kings LA	82	35	27	90
12	Winnipeg Jets WPG	82	35	35	82
13	Seattle Kraken SEA	82	34	37	79
14	Calgary Flames CGY	82	34	39	77
15	Chicago Blackhawks CHI	82	29	39	72
16	Vancouver Canucks VAN	82	25	49	58

NHL Standings & Playoff Picture Guide

Track the complete NHL standings for the active season. As teams battle across divisions and conferences, our records are updated in real-time to provide the most accurate picture of the league standings.

Whether you are tracking the wild card race, division leaders, or looking up NHL playoff brackets, our standings tables display essential team stats including wins (W), losses (L), draws/ties (D/T), and win percentages or points.

Division & Conference Races

Maintaining a strong record against divisional and conference opponents is key to securing high playoff seeds. Teams are ranked based on their overall win-loss record, points, or win percentage, with specific sport-based tiebreaker rules applied to break any deadlocks in the standings.

Road to the Postseason

The ultimate goal of the regular season is to secure a spot in the postseason tournament. The highest-ranked teams in each division or conference earn direct playoff berths, while wild card slots ensure that the best remaining teams have a chance to compete for the championship.

FAQ: NHL Standings & Playoff Bracket

How are the NHL standings calculated?

Teams in the NHL receive 2 points for a win, 1 point for an overtime or shootout loss (OTL), and 0 points for a regulation loss.

What are the tiebreaker rules for NHL standings?

NHL tiebreakers are regulation wins (RW), regulation and overtime wins (ROW), total wins, head-to-head points, and goal differential.

Where can I watch NHL games live?

You can find complete TV channels, streaming options, and live schedules for all NHL games on our site. Check the schedule page for broadcast info on networks like ESPN, FOX, CBS, NBC, or league-specific streams.

How do the NHL playoffs work?

The top three teams in each of the NHL's four divisions automatically qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, along with two Wild Card teams from each conference, making a total of 16 playoff teams.