NHL 2025-26 Stanley Cup playoff chances and projected standings - The Athletic

The Athletic, via The New York Times, has published its 2025-26 NHL Stanley Cup playoff projections, covering all 32 teams across the league's four divisions. The projections include each team's estimated point totals, probability of advancing through the playoffs, and chances of winning the Stanley Cup, based on 50,000 season simulations. The model accounts for team strength, current health, and strength of schedule, and will be updated daily throughout the season.