National Hockey League Eastern Conference Standings
The National Hockey League (NHL) is a professional ice hockey league consisting of 31 teams, with 24 of them located in the United States and 7 in Canada. The league is divided into two conferences: the Western Conference and the Eastern Conference.
In this article, we will focus on the Eastern Conference standings of the 2021-2022 NHL season. As of November 1, 2021, here is how the teams rank:
1. Florida Panthers
The Florida Panthers are the top team in the Eastern Conference with a record of 8-0-1 and 17 points. They have won five of their last ten games and are currently on a four-game winning streak. The team is led by Captain Aleksander Barkov and has a solid defense with goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky in net.
2. Carolina Hurricanes
The Carolina Hurricanes are in second place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 7-0-0 and 14 points. They have won eight of their last ten games and are currently on a seven-game winning streak. The team is led by Captain Jordan Staal and has a strong offense with forwards Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov.
3. New York Rangers
The New York Rangers are in third place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 6-2-1 and 13 points. They have won seven of their last ten games and have a strong offense with forwards Artemi Panarin and Mika Zibanejad. The team is led by Captain Chris Kreider and has goaltender Igor Shesterkin in net.
4. Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals are in fourth place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 6-2-2 and 14 points. They have won six of their last ten games and have a strong offense with forwards Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom. The team is led by Captain Ovechkin and has goaltender Vitek Vanecek in net.
5. Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs are in fifth place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 6-3-1 and 13 points. They have won six of their last ten games and have a strong offense with forwards Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner. The team is led by Captain John Tavares and has goaltender Jack Campbell in net.
6. Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins are in sixth place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 5-3-3 and 13 points. They have won four of their last ten games and have a strong offense with forwards Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. The team is led by Captain Crosby and has goaltender Tristan Jarry in net.
7. Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are in seventh place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 5-3-0 and 10 points. They have won five of their last ten games and have a strong offense with forwards Brad Marchand and Patrice Bergeron. The team is led by Captain Bergeron and has goaltender Linus Ullmark in net.
8. New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils are in eighth place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 4-4-1 and 9 points. They have won four of their last ten games and have a strong offense with forwards Jack Hughes and Nico Hischier. The team is led by Captain Jesper Bratt and has goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood in net.
9. Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are in ninth place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 4-5-2 and 10 points. They have won four of their last ten games and have a strong offense with forwards Claude Giroux and Sean Couturier. The team is led by Captain Giroux and has goaltender Carter Hart in net.
10. Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens are in tenth place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 4-6-0 and 8 points. They have won four of their last ten games and have a strong offense with forwards Tyler Toffoli and Nick Suzuki. The team is led by Captain Shea Weber and has goaltender Jake Allen in net.
Conclusion
The Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League is packed with talented teams and skilled players. With the season still in its early stages, it will be interesting to see how the standings shift as the teams continue to compete against each other. Keep an eye on your favorite team and follow the action to see who will come out on top.
