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Select Season
2026-2027 NHL Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern/Atlantic Division | |||||||||||||
| 1. | Boston Bruins | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2. | Buffalo Sabres | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 3. | Detroit Red Wings | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 4. | Florida Panthers | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5. | Montréal Canadiens | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 6. | Ottawa Senators | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 7. | Tampa Bay Lightning | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 8. | Toronto Maple Leafs | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Eastern/Metropolitan Division | |||||||||||||
| 1. | Carolina Hurricanes | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2. | Columbus Blue Jackets | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 3. | New Jersey Devils | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 4. | New York Islanders | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5. | New York Rangers | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 6. | Philadelphia Flyers | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 7. | Pittsburgh Penguins | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 8. | Washington Capitals | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Western/Central Division | |||||||||||||
| 1. | Chicago Blackhawks | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2. | Colorado Avalanche | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 3. | Dallas Stars | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 4. | Minnesota Wild | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5. | Nashville Predators | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 6. | St. Louis Blues | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 7. | Utah Mammoth | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 8. | Winnipeg Jets | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Western/Pacific Division | |||||||||||||
| 1. | Anaheim Ducks | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2. | Calgary Flames | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 3. | Edmonton Oilers | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 4. | Los Angeles Kings | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5. | San Jose Sharks | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 6. | Seattle Kraken | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 7. | Vancouver Canucks | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 8. | Vegas Golden Knights | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
2026-2027 NHL Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Vitali Pinchuk (F) | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2. | Max Domi (F) | - | - | - | - | - |
| 3. |  Oliver Ekman Larsson (D) | - | - | - | - | - |
| 4. | Dakota Joshua (F) | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5. | Matthew Knies (F) | - | - | - | - | - |
2026-2027 NHL Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Anthony Stolarz (G) | - | - | - |
| 2. | Connor Hellebuyck (G) | - | - | - |
| 3. | Charlie Lindgren (G) | - | - | - |
| 4. | Logan Thompson (G) | - | - | - |
| 5. | Thatcher Demko (G) | - | - | - |
NHL Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
2026-2027 NHL Demographics
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NHL Games
| date | home | visiting | score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/29/2026 09:00 PM UTC |  Carolina Hurricanes |  Florida Panthers | - |
| 06/15/2026 12:00 AM UTC |  Vegas Golden Knights | Carolina Hurricanes | 0 - 3 |
| 06/12/2026 12:00 AM UTC | Carolina Hurricanes | Vegas Golden Knights | 4 - 2 |
| 06/10/2026 12:00 AM UTC | Vegas Golden Knights | Carolina Hurricanes | 3 - 5 |
| 06/07/2026 12:00 AM UTC | Vegas Golden Knights | Carolina Hurricanes | 5 - 4 (OT 65:38) |
Player Nationalities Throughout History
NHL Team Comparison (Averages)
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Patrick Russell (F) | 2026-2027 | Kölner Haie | Champions HL | 4 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 6 |
| 2. |  Filip Zadina (F) | 2026-2027 | HC Davos | Champions HL | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 2 |
| 3. | Justin Bailey (F) | 2026-2027 | Barys Astana | KHL | 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 4 |
| 4. |  Kirill Semyonov (F) | 2026-2027 | Ak Bars Kazan | KHL | 4 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 2 |
| 5. | Nikolai Goldobin (F) | 2026-2027 | SKA St. Petersburg | KHL | 5 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 6. | Andreas Johnsson (F) | 2026-2027 | Skellefteå AIK | Champions HL | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| 7. | Brennan Menell (D) | 2026-2027 | Shanghai Dragons | KHL | 3 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| 8. | Alexander Radulov (F) | 2026-2027 | Lokomotiv Yaroslavl | KHL | 4 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| 9. | Oscar Lindberg (F) | 2026-2027 | Skellefteå AIK | Champions HL | 4 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| 10. | Jack Rodewald (F) | 2026-2027 | Salavat Yulaev Ufa | KHL | 3 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Regular Season
NHL All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1487 | 894 | 1963 | 2857 |
| 2. | Jaromír Jágr (F) | 1733 | 766 | 1155 | 1921 |
| 3. | Mark Messier (F) | 1756 | 694 | 1193 | 1887 |
| 4. | Gordie Howe (F) | 1767 | 801 | 1049 | 1850 |
| 5. | Ron Francis (F) | 1731 | 549 | 1249 | 1798 |
NHL All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Alexander Ovechkin (F) | 1573 | 929 | 758 | 1687 |
| 2. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1487 | 894 | 1963 | 2857 |
| 3. | Gordie Howe (F) | 1767 | 801 | 1049 | 1850 |
| 4. | Jaromír Jágr (F) | 1733 | 766 | 1155 | 1921 |
| 5. | Brett Hull (F) | 1269 | 741 | 650 | 1391 |
NHL All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1487 | 894 | 1963 | 2857 |
| 2. | Ron Francis (F) | 1731 | 549 | 1249 | 1798 |
| 3. | Mark Messier (F) | 1756 | 694 | 1193 | 1887 |
| 4. | Raymond Bourque (D) | 1612 | 410 | 1169 | 1579 |
| 5. | Jaromír Jágr (F) | 1733 | 766 | 1155 | 1921 |
NHL All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tiger Williams (F) | 962 | 241 | 513 | 3966 |
| 2. | Dale Hunter (F) | 1409 | 323 | 1020 | 3565 |
| 3. | Tie Domi (F) | 1020 | 104 | 245 | 3515 |
| 4. | Marty McSorley (D) | 961 | 108 | 359 | 3381 |
| 5. | Bob Probert (F) | 935 | 163 | 384 | 3300 |
NHL All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Patrick Marleau (F) | 1779 | 566 | 631 | 1197 |
| 2. | Gordie Howe (F) | 1767 | 801 | 1049 | 1850 |
| 3. | Mark Messier (F) | 1756 | 694 | 1193 | 1887 |
| 4. | Jaromír Jágr (F) | 1733 | 766 | 1155 | 1921 |
| 5. | Ron Francis (F) | 1731 | 549 | 1249 | 1798 |
NHL All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Oliver Bonk (D) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2.00 |
| 2. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1487 | 894 | 2857 | 1.92 |
| 3. | Mario Lemieux (F) | 915 | 690 | 1723 | 1.88 |
| 4. | Newsy Lalonde (F) | 99 | 124 | 166 | 1.68 |
| 5. | Connor McDavid (F) | 794 | 409 | 1220 | 1.54 |
NHL All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | G | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1985-1986 | 80 | 52 | 215 |
| 2. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1981-1982 | 80 | 92 | 212 |
| 3. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1984-1985 | 80 | 73 | 208 |
| 4. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1983-1984 | 74 | 87 | 205 |
| 5. | Mario Lemieux (F) | 1988-1989 | 76 | 85 | 199 |
NHL All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | G | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1981-1982 | 80 | 92 | 212 |
| 2. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1983-1984 | 74 | 87 | 205 |
| 3. | Brett Hull (F) | 1990-1991 | 78 | 86 | 131 |
| 4. | Mario Lemieux (F) | 1988-1989 | 76 | 85 | 199 |
| 5. | Phil Esposito (F) | 1970-1971 | 78 | 76 | 152 |
NHL All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1985-1986 | 80 | 163 | 215 |
| 2. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1984-1985 | 80 | 135 | 208 |
| 3. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1982-1983 | 80 | 125 | 196 |
| 4. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1990-1991 | 78 | 122 | 163 |
| 5. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1986-1987 | 79 | 121 | 183 |
NHL All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dave Schultz (F) | 1974-1975 | 76 | 26 | 472 |
| 2. | Paul Baxter (D) | 1981-1982 | 76 | 43 | 409 |
| 3. | Mike Peluso (F) | 1991-1992 | 63 | 9 | 408 |
| 4. | Dave Schultz (F) | 1977-1978 | 74 | 36 | 405 |
| 5. | Marty McSorley (D) | 1992-1993 | 81 | 41 | 399 |
List of NHL Champions
NHL Awards
- NHA Stanley Cup Champion
- NHL All-Rookie Team
- NHL All-Star Game
- NHL Best Defenseman (Norris Trophy)
- NHL Best Defenseman (Norris Trophy) Finalist
- NHL Best GAA
- NHL Best Goalie (Vezina Trophy)
- NHL Best Goalie (Vezina Trophy) Finalist
- NHL Best Plus/Minus
- NHL Best SVS%
- NHL Coach of the Year (Jack Adams Award)
- NHL Contribution to U.S. Hockey (Lester Patrick Trophy)
- NHL First All-Star Team
- NHL Foundation Player Award
- NHL General Manager of the Year
- NHL Gentleman Conduct (Lady Byng Trophy)
- NHL Gentleman Conduct (Lady Byng Trophy) Finalist
- NHL Leadership-Humanitarian Award (King Clancy Trophy)
- NHL Lowest GA (Jennings Trophy)
- NHL Mark Messier Leadership Award
- NHL Most Assists
- NHL Most Assists by Defenseman
- NHL Most Assists by Rookie
- NHL Most Goals (Maurice Richard Trophy)
- NHL Most Goals by Defenseman
- NHL Most Goals by Rookie
- NHL Most Penalized Player
- NHL Most Points (Art Ross Trophy)
- NHL Most Points by Defenseman
- NHL Most Points by Rookie
- NHL Most Valuable Player (Hart Trophy)
- NHL Most Valuable Player (Hart Trophy) Finalist
- NHL MVP Selected by NHLPA (Ted Lindsay Award)
- NHL Playoffs Most Assists
- NHL Playoffs Most Goals
- NHL Playoffs Most Points
- NHL Playoffs Most Points by Defenseman
- NHL Rookie of the Month
- NHL Rookie of the Year (Calder Trophy)
- NHL Rookie of the Year (Calder Trophy) Finalist
- NHL Second All-Star Team
- NHL Sportsmanship Award (Bill Masterton Trophy)
- NHL Sportsmanship Award (Bill Masterton Trophy) Finalist
- NHL Stanley Cup Champion
- NHL Stanley Cup Clinching Goal
- NHL Stanley Cup MVP (Conn Smythe Trophy)
- NHL Top Defensive Forward (Frank J. Selke Trophy)
- NHL Top Defensive Forward (Selke Trophy) Finalist
- NHL YoungStars Roster
Frequently Asked Questions
NHL stands for National Hockey League.
The NHL currently consists of 32 teams.
Carolina Hurricanes won the most recent NHL championship in 2026.
Each NHL team plays 82 games during the regular season.
The NHL regular season usually begins in October.
The NHL playoffs typically begin in April.
A total of 16 teams qualify for the NHL playoffs.
There are currently 7 Canadian teams in the NHL.