NHL Standings
Current NHL standings for the 2026-27 season with advanced analytics — points, record, goals for/against and goal differential, updated daily.
| # | Team | GP | W | L | OT | PTS | GF | GA | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York Rangers | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 6 | +5 |
| 2 | Edmonton Oilers | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 14 | +3 |
| 3 | Colorado Avalanche | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 5 | +9 |
| 4 | Vancouver Canucks | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 18 | +1 |
| 5 | Anaheim Ducks | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 5 | +2 |
| 6 | Minnesota Wild | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 2 | +5 |
| 7 | San Jose Sharks | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 7 | +2 |
| 8 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 5 | +8 |
| 9 | Vegas Golden Knights | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 8 | +3 |
| 10 | Utah Mammoth | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 5 | +7 |
| 11 | Boston Bruins | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 7 | +1 |
| 12 | Seattle Kraken | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 5 | +8 |
| 13 | Florida Panthers | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | -1 |
| 14 | Montréal Canadiens | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| 15 | Winnipeg Jets | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| 16 | Carolina Hurricanes | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -3 |
| 17 | Nashville Predators | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -1 |
| 18 | New York Islanders | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2 | +5 |
| 19 | Buffalo Sabres | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 9 | -2 |
| 20 | Ottawa Senators | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | +1 |
| 21 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7 | -1 |
| 22 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -2 |
| 23 | Washington Capitals | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5 | +1 |
| 24 | New Jersey Devils | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 8 | -5 |
| 25 | St. Louis Blues | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | -1 |
| 26 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| 27 | Philadelphia Flyers | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 13 | -9 |
| 28 | Los Angeles Kings | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 13 | -5 |
| 29 | Dallas Stars | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | -5 |
| 30 | Calgary Flames | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16 | -13 |
| 31 | Detroit Red Wings | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | -3 |
| 32 | Chicago Blackhawks | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15 | -10 |
Analysis
The New York Rangers lead the NHL through the 2026-27 season with 6 points (3-1-0).
The Colorado Avalanche own the league's best goal differential at +9, scoring 14 and allowing 5.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which NHL team is first in the standings?
The New York Rangers lead the NHL with 6 points in the 2026-27 season.
Which NHL team has the best goal differential?
The Colorado Avalanche have the best goal differential in the NHL at +9 in the 2026-27 season.