National Hockey League Standings As Of Today
As we approach the mid-point of the NHL season, it's important to take stock of where each team stands. Here's a comprehensive look at the current NHL standings, sorted by division.
Atlantic Division
The Atlantic Division is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in the league. Currently, the Boston Bruins lead the division with 49 points, closely followed by the Tampa Bay Lightning with 46 points. The Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers are also in the mix, with 43 and 42 points respectively. The bottom half of the division is made up of the Montreal Canadiens, Buffalo Sabres, Ottawa Senators, and Detroit Red Wings.
Metropolitan Division
The Metropolitan Division is led by the Washington Capitals, who have been dominant all season with 53 points. The New York Islanders and Pittsburgh Penguins are also having strong seasons with 47 and 45 points respectively. The Carolina Hurricanes and Columbus Blue Jackets are fighting for the fourth and final playoff spot in the division, while the Philadelphia Flyers, New York Rangers, and New Jersey Devils are currently outside of playoff contention.
Central Division
The Central Division is currently a two-team race between the St. Louis Blues and Colorado Avalanche. The Blues lead the division with 50 points, but the Avalanche are right behind them with 48 points. The Dallas Stars and Winnipeg Jets are both in playoff position, while the Nashville Predators and Minnesota Wild are currently outside of the playoff picture.
Pacific Division
The Pacific Division is led by the Arizona Coyotes, who have been a surprise team this season with 45 points. The Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights are also having strong seasons with 44 and 43 points respectively. The Vancouver Canucks and Calgary Flames are both in the playoff mix, while the San Jose Sharks, Anaheim Ducks, and Los Angeles Kings are all struggling this season.
Playoff Picture
With the season over halfway done, it's important to take a look at the playoff picture. In the Eastern Conference, the top three teams in each division make the playoffs, along with the two teams with the next highest point totals. In the Western Conference, the top three teams in each division make the playoffs, along with the two teams with the next highest point totals. As of today, the playoff picture looks like this:
Eastern Conference
- Boston Bruins
- Tampa Bay Lightning
- Toronto Maple Leafs
- Washington Capitals
- New York Islanders
- Pittsburgh Penguins
- Florida Panthers
- Carolina Hurricanes
Western Conference
- St. Louis Blues
- Colorado Avalanche
- Arizona Coyotes
- Edmonton Oilers
- Vegas Golden Knights
- Dallas Stars
- Winnipeg Jets
- Vancouver Canucks
Of course, the playoff picture is constantly changing as teams win and lose games. So it's important to keep an eye on the standings as the season progresses.
