Avalanche
The Avalanche are mortal in any case. The facility of Florida males has confirmed too sturdy for the Avs, and so they’ve now misplaced two consecutive video games in regulation. — 35-6-9
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Lightning
So, J.J. Moser is only a star on the blue line now, huh? He is received a 59.8% anticipated targets share and plus-25 purpose differential at five-on-five. Victor Hedman went down, and the Bolts simply turned two extra defensemen (Moser and Darren Raddysh) into studs. 2 33-14-4
3

Wild
Minnesota is giving rookie Danila Yurov a giant duty, centering Kirill Kaprizov and Mats Zuccarello. He is performed pretty properly in that position, simply maintaining his head above water at five-on-five and tallying 9 factors in his final 13 video games. It nonetheless feels just like the Wild want an improve at that spot. 1 29-14-10
4

Hurricanes
Nikolaj Ehlers would possibly lastly be heating up, for actual this time. He is driving a three-game purpose streak, and he has 5 factors in that span. As I’ve mentioned earlier than, Carolina wager that he may very well be the electrical playmaker it wanted at ahead, and that wager hasn’t cashed simply but. 1 32-15-5
5

Stars
Let me take this chance to rant about Workforce USA snubbing Jason Robertson once more. What extra does Invoice Guerin must see? For the reason that begin of the 2021-22 season, simply 11 gamers have outscored Robertson. Two of these gamers are American, and so they’re each on the group! 2 29-14-9
6

Pink Wings
Simon Edvinsson has began to flourish alongside Norris Trophy candidate Moritz Seider. It is a symbiotic relationship in that Seider helps to develop Edvinsson, and Edvinsson has given Seider maybe probably the most secure defensive accomplice of his profession. — 32-16-5
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Islanders
Ilya Sorokin is beginning to construct a case for the Vezina Trophy. He is now as much as 12.9 targets saved above common, and his .878 high-danger save proportion is one of the best within the NHL. 3 28-19-5
8

Sabres
Buffalo had its magical 10-game successful streak snapped over the weekend, nevertheless it made up a ton of floor within the playoff race. Now we’ll see if that run, which was fueled by insane goaltending from Alex Lyon and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, may be replicated. 3 29-17-5
9

Canadiens
Nick Suzuki received the nod for Workforce Canada, and he is greater than deserving. Not solely is taking part in at a point-per-game tempo (once more), however the Habs are crushing opponents in all three zones when he is on the ice. 4 28-17-7
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Oilers
In case everybody wasn’t already conscious, Connor McDavid is a cheat code. McDavid is now driving a 16-game level streak, and he has 17 targets and 22 assists in that span. He’s carrying Edmonton towards first place within the Pacific Division. 1 27-19-8
11

Panthers
The hits simply carry on coming for the Panthers. Shutdown defenseman Seth Jones is now out week-to-week, which solely provides to Florida’s injury-plagued season. The excellent news? Matthew Tkachuk will likely be again quickly, and the Cats simply handed the Avalanche their third regulation lack of the season. 3 28-20-3
12

Flyers
4 groups have allowed fewer targets than the Flyers, and Dan Vladar has loads to do with that. He is come out of nowhere to avoid wasting 7.89 targets above common whereas delivering a .835 high-danger save proportion. Vladar has been a revelation in Philly. 3 24-18-9
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Golden Knights
The Golden Knights received a badly wanted win over the Jets on Tuesday, however they’ve nonetheless gained simply two of their final 10 video games. In the meantime, right here come the Oilers making their annual cost up the standings. Objects in your mirror are nearer than they seem. 6 25-14-12
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Senators
Ottawa must outscore its issues in the meanwhile — and maybe all season. Regardless of permitting five-on-five anticipated targets on the lowest price within the NHL, no group has a worse save proportion. Have they got the scoring to win shootouts on a nightly foundation? I am not satisfied of that. — 24-21-7
15

Capitals
This is just a little shoutout to Justin Sourdif. He is been thrust into a much bigger position, and he is taking part in properly. He is received a 53.6% anticipated targets share and a plus-12 purpose differential at five-on-five. Plus, the rookie has 18 factors in 42 video games. 1 25-21-7
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Bruins
It appears Morgan Geekie has lastly stopped scorching. He hasn’t scored in his final seven video games, and it is in all probability no coincidence that the Bruins have began to slide over that span. Geekie has reworked himself in Boston, however scoring at a 55-goal tempo for 82 video games was at all times a stretch. 3 30-20-3
17

Geese
On Dec. 10, the Geese had been 19-10-1 and first within the Pacific Division. Since then, Anaheim has gone 2-9-2 (final within the NHL over that span), and is now clinging to the ultimate playoff spot within the West. The Geese’ leaky protection has lastly caught as much as them. 5 28-22-3
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Sharks
Macklin Celebrini has a really actual case for the Hart Trophy. He has 64 factors. No different Shark has greater than 29. His five-on-five purpose differential (plus-15) can also be lightyears forward of anybody else on the group. Celebrini has reshaped this franchise in lower than two seasons. 3 26-21-3
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Penguins
Pittsburgh has adopted up a 1-5-4 stretch with a five-game successful streak. It in all probability would not shock you to listen to that Sidney Crosby has been a giant a part of that turnaround with 4 targets and 5 assists. 8 26-14-11
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Maple Leafs
Welcome to the 2025-26 season, Auston Matthews. Within the technique of passing Mats Sundin for the all-time franchise targets report, Matthews has tallied seven targets in his final 5 video games. If Toronto will get extra of this from Matthews, it has a shot to surge up the standings. 2 24-19-9
21

Devils
After taking a 9-0 beating from the Islanders, it looks as if one thing drastic has to occur for the Devils to avoid wasting their season. I nonetheless assume New Jersey has the items to be harmful in April, nevertheless it has to get there first. 4 27-23-2
22

Kings
Final month, Quinton Byfield went 10 straight video games with out registering some extent. He has simply six targets and 18 assists on the season. Byfield could be a nice two-way participant, however he is an excessive amount of of a one-way participant this yr. 4 21-16-13
23

Kraken
Seattle is now thirty second in five-on-five anticipated targets share at 43.6%. The Kraken additionally sit in third place within the Pacific Division only one level off the lead. What a bizarre season it has been. 5 23-19-9
24

Rangers
Adam Fox has been positioned on LTIR. Igor Shesterkin has been positioned on IR with the concern that his damage may very well be actually long-term. If that’s the case, you’ll be able to go forward and stick a fork within the Rangers. You might in all probability do this already, however particularly now. 4 22-25-6
25

Predators
The Predators are nonetheless within the West playoff race, however GM Barry Trotz must make the most of Ryan O’Reilly’s worth on the commerce market. O’Reilly has one yr left on his contract at an inexpensive price ticket, and there’s a main scarcity of obtainable facilities. 1 24-23-4
26

Mammoth
Clayton Keller is scoring at his lowest tempo since 2020-21, and a variety of that dip may be attributed to an absence of manufacturing on the ability play. He has one purpose with the person benefit, and he is taking pictures 4.3% in these conditions. 1 27-21-4
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Flames
Would Mikael Backlund be obtainable for a commerce? He is quietly having a strong season, and he can be an incredible weapon on the third-line of a Stanley Cup contender. He’s the Flames’ captain, however GM Brad Treliving would possibly have the ability to get a haul for the veteran. 4 21-25-6
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Blue Jackets
Dante Fabbro appeared like a legit top-four choice for the Blue Jackets final season, however that hasn’t been the case in 2025-26. He is manner underwater at five-on-five, and his offensive manufacturing has dropped off a cliff. 2 24-20-7
29

Blackhawks
Hey, the Blackhawks have gained three in a row! I assume which means they’re kinda again within the playoff race based mostly on how messy the wild card races are. 3 21-23-8
30

Blues
What number of Blues are going to hit 20 targets? One? Two? Robert Thomas is at 10. Justin Faulk has 11, however I doubt he retains that up as a defenseman. Can Jake Neighbours get there? What about Jordan Kyrou? It is bleak in St. Louis. 1 19-24-9
31

Canucks
The Canucks have but to win in 2026, and I ponder when that first victory of the yr will come. They’re within the midst of an extended and arduous highway journey, so it may very well be some time. 1 17-30-5
32

Jets
Winnipeg had a win in its grasp on Tuesday and let it slip away in painful vogue. The Jets have now gone 10 straight video games and not using a win. Not less than the climate is good in Winnipeg this time of yr. 1 20-24-7