Happy Groundhog Day, hockey fans! While Punxsutawney Phil is busy checking for his shadow, the NHL is staring down a much more imposing figure: the five-ringed shadow of the Winter Olympics. With the final games before the international break set for February 5th and the league not resuming play until February 25th, teams are desperate to head into the hiatus on a high note. Whether we get six more weeks of winter or an early spring, these rankings are heating up!

The Elite Five

Despite some turbulence this week, the heavyweights are largely holding their ground at the top of the mountain.

• Colorado (1, 1610): Still the kings of the hill, though they took a few uncharacteristic lumps this week. Their Cup odds remain a league-high 19%.
• Tampa Bay (2, 1589): The Bolts are surging, closing the gap on the top spot. They are virtually locks for the postseason with 99% playoff odds.
• Dallas (3, 1564): A steady, professional week keeps the Stars in the bronze position. Their consistency is reflected in a >99% playoff probability.
• Carolina (4, 1551): The Canes are playing lockdown hockey, maintaining their spot as the Metropolitan’s gold standard with 7% Cup odds.
• Buffalo (4, +1, 1551): The Sabres have officially crashed the party! By jumping into a tie for fourth, Buffalo now sees their playoff chances sitting at a strong 85%.

Biggest Risers

If these teams saw their shadows today, they certainly didn’t hide. It’s been a blistering week for a few unexpected squads.

• Columbus (12, +8, 1510): The Blue Jackets are the story of the week! A massive 8-spot jump has completely revitalized their season, moving their playoff odds to 41%.
• Seattle (15, +7, 1503): The Kraken are finding their sea legs at exactly the right time, climbing seven spots with a 67% chance to play in the spring.
• Montreal (8, +5, 1530): The Habs are making a legitimate push, leaping into the Top 10 with an impressive 85% chance to make the dance.
• Ottawa (11, +5, 1513): The Senators are refusing to go quietly, putting together a string of wins that keeps their slim hopes alive.

Biggest Fallers

For every riser, someone has to slide down the icy slope. These teams are looking for answers before the Olympic break.

• Florida (19, -9, 1497): A disastrous week for the Panthers, who tumbled nine spots. Their playoff odds cratered by 31 points, landing at just 18%.
• Toronto (22, -8, 1489): It’s getting late early in Toronto. An 8-spot drop has the Leafs facing a steep climb with only 10% playoff odds remaining.
• Detroit (10, -4, 1517): A tough stretch saw the Wings slip out of the top tier, though they remain in a solid playoff position at 78%.
• Vegas (12, -4, 1510): The Golden Knights are feeling the heat, as their lead in the Pacific is suddenly under siege.

Division Dogfights

Atlantic: Tampa’s Kingdom

Tampa Bay has effectively seized control here, with their division win odds jumping to 77%. While Montreal and Buffalo are surging, Detroit is sliding in the opposite direction, making the race for the remaining guaranteed spots a total free-for-all.

Central: Colorado’s Castle

Colorado holds a massive 93% chance to win the division, but don’t tell Dallas or Minnesota. The Wild have climbed to the 7th overall rank, ensuring that while the Avalanche might lead, they certainly can’t rest.

Metropolitan: Canes and Chaos

Carolina remains the favorite at 68%, but the real news is the charge from Pittsburgh (24% win odds) and the rapid ascent of Columbus. Even the Islanders are hanging tough in 3rd, making this the most defensive-minded dogfight in the league.

Pacific: The Wild West

This is easily the most volatile division. Vegas saw their win odds plummet by 20% this week, leaving the door wide open for Edmonton (25% win odds), Seattle (15%), and a surging Los Angeles Kings squad (16%).

Here’s the rankings and ratings. Changes shown are from last week’s report.

The top 5

1. Colorado Avalanche (1610, ▼11)

Record: 36-8-9, 1st in Central Division

Chances of:

• Making the playoffs: >99%
• Winning the President’s Trophy: 81% (▼10)
• Winning the Stanley Cup: 19% (▼3)

Last week: 1-2-0

• January 28: Lost 5-2 @ Ottawa Senators (11th, 1513)
• January 29: Lost 7-3 @ Montreal Canadiens (8th, 1530)
• January 31: Won 5-0 @ Detroit Red Wings (10th, 1517)

Next week:

• February 2: vs. Detroit Red Wings (10th, 1517)
• February 4: vs. San Jose Sharks (27th, 1463)

2. Tampa Bay Lightning (1589, ▲8)

Record: 35-14-4, 1st in Atlantic Division

Chances of:

• Making the playoffs: 99% (▲1)
• Winning the President’s Trophy: 11% (▲6)
• Winning the Stanley Cup: 13% (▲2)

Last week: 3-0-0

• January 26: Won 2-0 vs. Utah Mammoth (18th, 1499)
• January 29: Won 4-1 vs. Winnipeg Jets (21st, 1491)
• February 1: Won in SO 6-5 vs. Boston Bruins (9th, 1525)

Next week:

• February 3: vs. Buffalo Sabres (4th, 1551)
• February 5: vs. Florida Panthers (19th, 1497)

3. Dallas Stars (1564, ▲14)

Record: 32-14-9, 3rd in Central Division

Chances of:

• Making the playoffs: >99% (▲1)
• Winning the President’s Trophy: 3% (▲2)
• Winning the Stanley Cup: 8% (▲1)

Last week: 3-0-0

• January 27: Won 4-3 @ St. Louis Blues (26th, 1469)
• January 29: Won in SO 5-4 @ Vegas Golden Knights (12th, 1510)
• January 31: Won 3-2 @ Utah Mammoth (18th, 1499)

Next week:

• February 2: vs. Winnipeg Jets (21st, 1491)
• February 4: vs. St. Louis Blues (26th, 1469)

4 (tie). Buffalo Sabres ▲1 (1551, ▲5)

Record: 31-18-5, 5th in Atlantic Division

Chances of:

• Making the playoffs: 85% (▲6)
• Winning the President’s Trophy: <1%
• Winning the Stanley Cup: 6% (▲1)

Last week: 2-1-0

• January 27: Won 7-4 @ Toronto Maple Leafs (22nd, 1489)
• January 29: Won 4-1 vs. Los Angeles Kings (16th, 1501)
• January 31: Lost 4-2 vs. Montreal Canadiens (8th, 1530)

Next week:

• February 2: @ Florida Panthers (19th, 1497)
• February 3: @ Tampa Bay Lightning (2nd, 1589)
• February 5: vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (6th, 1542)

4 (tie). Carolina Hurricanes (1551, ▲4)

Record: 34-15-6, 1st in Metropolitan Division

Chances of:

• Making the playoffs: 98% (▲2)
• Winning the President’s Trophy: 2% (▲1)
• Winning the Stanley Cup: 7%

Last week: 2-0-1

• January 29: Won 5-4 vs. Utah Mammoth (18th, 1499)
• January 31: Lost in OT 4-3 @ Washington Capitals (20th, 1493)
• February 1: Won in OT 3-2 vs. Los Angeles Kings (16th, 1501)

Next week:

• February 3: vs. Ottawa Senators (11th, 1513)
• February 5: @ New York Rangers (31st, 1423)

Overall Ratings

 1       Colorado Avalanche            1610 (▼11)
 2       Tampa Bay Lightning           1589 (▲8)
 3       Dallas Stars                  1564 (▲14)
 4 (tie) Buffalo Sabres (▲1)           1551 (▲5)
 4 (tie) Carolina Hurricanes           1551 (▲4)
 6       Pittsburgh Penguins (▲1)      1542 (▲10)
 7       Minnesota Wild (▲2)           1536 (▲12)
 8       Montreal Canadiens (▲5)       1530 (▲17)
 9       Boston Bruins (▲2)            1525 (▲5)
10       Detroit Red Wings (▼4)        1517 (▼18)
11       Ottawa Senators (▲5)          1513 (▲15)
12 (tie) Columbus Blue Jackets (▲8)    1510 (▲22)
12 (tie) Edmonton Oilers               1510 (▼4)
12 (tie) Vegas Golden Knights (▼4)     1510 (▼16)
15       Seattle Kraken (▲7)           1503 (▲23)
16       Los Angeles Kings (▲3)        1501 (▲5)
17       New York Islanders (▲3)       1500 (▲12)
18       Utah Mammoth (▼4)             1499 (▼9)
19       Florida Panthers (▼9)         1497 (▼26)
20       Washington Capitals (▼4)      1493 (▼5)
21       Winnipeg Jets (▲2)            1491 (▲12)
22       Toronto Maple Leafs (▼7)      1489 (▼15)
23       Nashville Predators (▲3)      1482 (▲12)
24       Philadelphia Flyers (▼6)      1475 (▼22)
25       Calgary Flames                1473 (▲1)
26       St. Louis Blues (▼2)          1469 (▼7)
27       San Jose Sharks (▲2)          1463 (▲2)
28       Anaheim Ducks                 1462 (▼6)
29       New Jersey Devils (▼2)        1454 (▼15)
30       Chicago Blackhawks            1435 (▼10)
31       New York Rangers              1423 (▼16)
32       Vancouver Canucks             1401 (▲2)

Chances of Winning Division

Metropolitan Division

 1       Carolina Hurricanes           68%
 2       Pittsburgh Penguins           24% (▲3)
 3       New York Islanders            5%
 4       Columbus Blue Jackets (▲1)    2% (▲1)
 5 (tie) New York Rangers (▲3)         <1%
 5 (tie) New Jersey Devils             <1% (▼1)
 5 (tie) Philadelphia Flyers (▼1)      <1% (▼3)
 5 (tie) Washington Capitals           <1% (▼1)

Atlantic Division

 1       Tampa Bay Lightning           77% (▲13)
 2       Buffalo Sabres (▲1)           9% (▼1)
 3       Montreal Canadiens (▲1)       7% (▲3)
 4       Detroit Red Wings (▼2)        4% (▼13)
 5       Boston Bruins                 3%
 6 (tie) Florida Panthers              <1% (▼2)
 6 (tie) Ottawa Senators (▲1)          <1%
 6 (tie) Toronto Maple Leafs (▲1)      <1%

Central Division

 1       Colorado Avalanche            93% (▼5)
 2       Dallas Stars                  5% (▲3)
 3       Minnesota Wild                2% (▲1)
 4 (tie) Chicago Blackhawks            <1%
 4 (tie) Nashville Predators           <1%
 4 (tie) St. Louis Blues               <1%
 4 (tie) Utah Mammoth                  <1%
 4 (tie) Winnipeg Jets                 <1%

Pacific Division

 1       Vegas Golden Knights          29% (▼21)
 2       Edmonton Oilers               25% (▲5)
 3       Los Angeles Kings (▲1)        16% (▲7)
 4       Seattle Kraken (▲2)           15% (▲11)
 5       Anaheim Ducks (▼2)            8% (▼3)
 6       San Jose Sharks (▼1)          7% (▲1)
 7 (tie) Calgary Flames                <1%
 7 (tie) Vancouver Canucks             <1%

Making the Playoffs

Metropolitan Division

 1       Carolina Hurricanes           98% (▲2)
 2       Pittsburgh Penguins           88% (▲8)
 3       New York Islanders            58% (▲12)
 4       Columbus Blue Jackets (▲2)    41% (▲19)
 5       Washington Capitals           24% (▲1)
 6       Philadelphia Flyers (▼2)      14% (▼28)
 7       New Jersey Devils             10% (▼10)
 8       New York Rangers              <1% (▼1)

Atlantic Division

 1       Tampa Bay Lightning           99% (▲1)
 2 (tie) Buffalo Sabres (▲1)           85% (▲6)
 2 (tie) Montreal Canadiens (▲2)       85% (▲22)
 4       Detroit Red Wings (▼2)        78% (▼11)
 5       Boston Bruins                 70% (▲12)
 6       Ottawa Senators (▲2)          21% (▲10)
 7       Florida Panthers (▼1)         18% (▼31)
 8       Toronto Maple Leafs (▼1)      10% (▼12)

Central Division

 1 (tie) Colorado Avalanche            >99%
 1 (tie) Dallas Stars (▲1)             >99% (▲1)
 3       Minnesota Wild                99% (▲2)
 4       Utah Mammoth                  62% (▼14)
 5       Nashville Predators           30% (▲6)
 6       Winnipeg Jets                 10% (▲3)
 7 (tie) Chicago Blackhawks            2% (▼4)
 7 (tie) St. Louis Blues (▲1)          2% (▼3)

Pacific Division

 1       Vegas Golden Knights          81% (▼11)
 2       Edmonton Oilers               78% (▲2)
 3 (tie) Los Angeles Kings (▲1)        67% (▲9)
 3 (tie) Seattle Kraken (▲3)           67% (▲26)
 5       Anaheim Ducks (▼2)            52% (▼12)
 6       San Jose Sharks (▼1)          46% (▼3)
 7       Calgary Flames                5% (▼1)
 8       Vancouver Canucks             <1%

Winning the President’s Trophy

 1       Colorado Avalanche            81% (▼10)
 2       Tampa Bay Lightning           11% (▲6)
 3       Dallas Stars                  3% (▲2)
 4       Carolina Hurricanes (▼1)      2% (▲1)
 5       Minnesota Wild (▲1)           1% (▲1)

Everyone else has less than a 1% chance of winning the President’s Trophy.

Winning the Stanley Cup

 1       Colorado Avalanche            19% (▼3)
 2       Tampa Bay Lightning           13% (▲2)
 3       Dallas Stars                  8% (▲1)
 4       Carolina Hurricanes (▼1)      7%
 5 (tie) Buffalo Sabres                6% (▲1)
 5 (tie) Pittsburgh Penguins           6% (▲1)
 7       Minnesota Wild (▲2)           5% (▲1)
 8       Montreal Canadiens (▲2)       4% (▲1)
 9 (tie) Boston Bruins (▲1)            3%
 9 (tie) Detroit Red Wings (▼4)        3% (▼2)
 9 (tie) Edmonton Oilers (▲1)          3%
 9 (tie) Seattle Kraken (▲9)           3% (▲2)
 9 (tie) Vegas Golden Knights (▼4)     3% (▼2)
14 (tie) Columbus Blue Jackets (▲4)    2% (▲1)
14 (tie) Los Angeles Kings (▲1)        2%
14 (tie) New York Islanders (▲1)       2%
14 (tie) Utah Mammoth (▼4)             2% (▼1)
18 (tie) Anaheim Ducks                 1%
18 (tie) Florida Panthers (▼8)         1% (▼2)
18 (tie) Nashville Predators           1%
18 (tie) Ottawa Senators               1%
18 (tie) San Jose Sharks               1%
18 (tie) Washington Capitals           1%
24 (tie) Calgary Flames (▲3)           <1%
24 (tie) Chicago Blackhawks (▲3)       <1%
24 (tie) New York Rangers (▲3)         <1%
24 (tie) New Jersey Devils (▼6)        <1% (▼1)
24 (tie) Philadelphia Flyers (▼9)      <1% (▼2)
24 (tie) St. Louis Blues (▲3)          <1%
24 (tie) Toronto Maple Leafs (▼6)      <1% (▼1)
24 (tie) Vancouver Canucks (▲3)        <1%
24 (tie) Winnipeg Jets (▲3)            <1%

 

Listen up, puck-heads! While the rest of North America was busy digging their cars out of record-breaking snowdrifts and shivering in a Polar Vortex that saw wind chills hit -30, the NHL was heating up to a boiling point! We’re talking about a weekend where over 185 million people were under winter alerts, yet these gladiators on ice were out there delivering absolute carnage!

​If you thought the ice storm in Georgia was intense, you haven’t seen the shift in these rankings. We’ve got teams rising from the depths and others sliding faster than an 18-wheeler on an icy Trans-Canada. Grab your coffee, turn up the heat, and let’s dive into the carnage!

THE ELITE ELITE: THE TOP 5

​The air is thin at the top, and for these teams, the “extreme cold” is just their natural habitat.

• ​Colorado (1, 1621): The Avalanche are a force of nature. Even with a slight rating dip, they hold a 99% chance of making the dance and a staggering 22% chance to hoist the Cup. They are the gold standard.
• ​Tampa Bay (2, 1581): The Bolts are as steady as a block of permafrost. They’ve locked down a 98% playoff probability and show no signs of cracking under the pressure.
• ​Dallas (3, 1550): Deep in the heart of Texas, where the power grids were struggling, the Stars kept the lights on. They remain a lock at 99% playoff odds.
• ​Carolina (4, 1547): The Canes are a nightmare for the rest of the Metro. They’re sitting pretty with a 96% chance to play spring hockey.
• ​Buffalo (5, +4, 1546): BOOM! The Sabres just kicked the door down! A massive four-spot jump into the top five. Buffalo is officially dangerous, seeing their playoff odds skyrocket by 19% this week alone!

​THE BIGGEST RISERS: CLIMBING THE GLACIER

​While everyone else was hibernating, these squads were out there hunting!

• ​Pittsburgh (7, +7, 1532): Absolute FIRE! The Penguins are the biggest story of the week, jumping seven spots! Sid and the boys are defying the aging process, boosting their playoff hopes by 19% in a single week.
• ​Philadelphia (18, +4, 1497): Don’t count out the Broad Street Bullies! They fought through the freeze to gain 12 rating points and climb four spots.
• ​Seattle (22, +4, 1480): The Kraken are emerging from the deep! A four-spot climb keeps their postseason dreams alive at 41%.

THE BIGGEST FALLERS: SLIPPING ON BLACK ICE

​Some teams forgot to put the winter tires on, and it shows. The carnage is real.

• ​Edmonton (12, -7, 1514): TOTAL COLLAPSE! The Oilers hit a patch of black ice and spun out, dropping seven spots and losing 20 rating points. Their Cup odds took a 2% hit, and fans are screaming for answers!
• ​NY Islanders (20, -5, 1488): A disaster on Long Island. They plummeted five spots and saw their playoff odds crater by 24%. That’s not just a slump; that’s a freefall!
• ​Calgary (25, -5, 1472): The Flames are getting extinguished. A five-spot drop has them sitting at a measly 6% chance to make the playoffs.

DIVISION DOGFIGHTS: THE WAR FOR THE CROWN

​The divisional boundaries are turning into trenches. Here is how the landscape shifted after a weekend of blizzard-fueled hockey:

​Atlantic Division

​It’s a three-headed monster! Tampa Bay (2, 1581) holds the best win odds at 64%, but Detroit (6, +2, 1535) is the current divisional leader in the odds race at 17% (up 6%). Meanwhile, Buffalo (5, +4, 1546) is the dark horse charging from behind. Toronto (15, -4, 1504) is in serious trouble, with their playoff odds tanking by 23%!

​Central Division

​Colorado (1, 1621) has a literal vice grip on this division with 98% win odds. Minnesota (9, -3, 1524) and Dallas (3, 1550) are just fighting for the scraps at this point. The rest of the division—Chicago, St. Louis, Winnipeg—are effectively frozen out of the title race with <1% win odds.

​Metropolitan Division

​Carolina (4, 1547) is the king of the hill with 68% win odds, but look out for Pittsburgh (7, +7, 1532)! The Pens saw their division win odds jump by 10% this week to a respectable 21%. The Islanders are the biggest losers here, seeing their division hopes nearly vanish.

​Pacific Division

​Vegas (8, -2, 1526) still leads the pack with 50% win odds, but they’re bleeding. Edmonton (12, -7, 1514) dropped a massive 10% in their division win probability. Keep an eye on Anaheim (28, +1, 1468)—their odds to win the Pacific jumped by 8%, the biggest shift in the division!

Here’s the rankings and ratings. Changes shown are from last week’s report.

The top 5

1. Colorado Avalanche (1621, ▼5)

Record: 35-6-9, 1st in Central Division

Chances of:

• Making the playoffs: >99%
• Winning the President’s Trophy: 91% (▲1)
• Winning the Stanley Cup: 22%

Last week: 2-1-1

• January 19: Won 5-2 vs. Washington Capitals (16th, 1498)
• January 21: Lost in SO 2-1 vs. Anaheim Ducks (28th, 1468)
• January 23: Lost 7-3 vs. Philadelphia Flyers (18th, 1497)
• January 25: Won 4-1 @ Toronto Maple Leafs (15th, 1504)

Next week:

• January 28: @ Ottawa Senators (16th, 1498)
• January 29: @ Montreal Canadiens (13th, 1513)
• January 31: @ Detroit Red Wings (6th, 1535)

2. Tampa Bay Lightning (1581, ▼7)

Record: 32-14-4, 2nd in Atlantic Division

Chances of:

• Making the playoffs: 98%
• Winning the President’s Trophy: 5% (▼1)
• Winning the Stanley Cup: 11% (▼1)

Last week: 2-1-0

• January 20: Won 4-1 vs. San Jose Sharks (29th, 1461)
• January 23: Won in SO 2-1 @ Chicago Blackhawks (30th, 1445)
• January 24: Lost 8-5 @ Columbus Blue Jackets (20th, 1488)

Next week:

• January 26: vs. Utah Mammoth (14th, 1508)
• January 29: vs. Winnipeg Jets (23rd, 1479)
• February 1: vs. Boston Bruins (11th, 1520)

3. Dallas Stars (1550, ▲3)

Record: 29-14-9, 3rd in Central Division

Chances of:

• Making the playoffs: 99% (▲1)
• Winning the President’s Trophy: 1%
• Winning the Stanley Cup: 7% (▲1)

Last week: 2-1-0

• January 20: Won 6-2 vs. Boston Bruins (11th, 1520)
• January 22: Lost 1-0 @ Columbus Blue Jackets (20th, 1488)
• January 23: Won 3-2 vs. St. Louis Blues (24th, 1476)

Next week:

• January 27: @ St. Louis Blues (24th, 1476)
• January 29: @ Vegas Golden Knights (8th, 1526)
• January 31: @ Utah Mammoth (14th, 1508)

4. Carolina Hurricanes ▲1 (1547, ▲12)

Record: 32-15-5, 1st in Metropolitan Division

Chances of:

• Making the playoffs: 96% (▲2)
• Winning the President’s Trophy: 1%
• Winning the Stanley Cup: 7% (▲1)

Last week: 2-0-1

• January 19: Won 2-1 vs. Buffalo Sabres (5th, 1546)
• January 22: Lost in SO 4-3 vs. Chicago Blackhawks (30th, 1445)
• January 24: Won 4-1 @ Ottawa Senators (16th, 1498)

Next week:

• January 29: vs. Utah Mammoth (14th, 1508)
• January 31: @ Washington Capitals (16th, 1498)
• February 1: vs. Los Angeles Kings (19th, 1496)

5. Buffalo Sabres ▲2 (1546, ▲15)

Record: 29-17-5, 3rd in Atlantic Division

Chances of:

• Making the playoffs: 79% (▲14)
• Winning the President’s Trophy: <1%
• Winning the Stanley Cup: 5% (▲1)

Last week: 3-1-0

• January 19: Lost 2-1 @ Carolina Hurricanes (4th, 1547)
• January 20: Won 5-3 @ Nashville Predators (26th, 1470)
• January 22: Won 4-2 @ Montreal Canadiens (13th, 1513)
• January 24: Won 5-0 @ New York Islanders (20th, 1488)

Next week:

• January 27: @ Toronto Maple Leafs (15th, 1504)
• January 29: vs. Los Angeles Kings (19th, 1496)
• January 31: vs. Montreal Canadiens (13th, 1513)

Overall Ratings

 1       Colorado Avalanche            1621 (▼5)
 2       Tampa Bay Lightning           1581 (▼7)
 3       Dallas Stars                  1550 (▲3)
 4       Carolina Hurricanes (▲1)      1547 (▲12)
 5       Buffalo Sabres (▲2)           1546 (▲15)
 6       Detroit Red Wings (▲3)        1535 (▲10)
 7       Pittsburgh Penguins (▲8)      1532 (▲31)
 8       Vegas Golden Knights (▼4)     1526 (▼17)
 9       Minnesota Wild                1524 (▼1)
10       Florida Panthers (▼1)         1523 (▼2)
11       Boston Bruins (▲2)            1520 (▲8)
12       Edmonton Oilers (▼6)          1514 (▼20)
13       Montreal Canadiens (▼1)       1513 (▼8)
14       Utah Mammoth (▲1)             1508 (▲7)
15       Toronto Maple Leafs (▼7)      1504 (▼23)
16 (tie) Ottawa Senators (▲1)          1498 (▲2)
16 (tie) Washington Capitals (▼2)      1498 (▼4)
18       Philadelphia Flyers (▲8)      1497 (▲22)
19       Los Angeles Kings             1496 (▲6)
20 (tie) Columbus Blue Jackets (▲4)    1488 (▲9)
20 (tie) New York Islanders (▼2)       1488 (▼7)
22       Seattle Kraken (▲1)           1480 (▼3)
23       Winnipeg Jets (▼1)            1479 (▼8)
24       St. Louis Blues (▼3)          1476 (▼12)
25       Calgary Flames (▼6)           1472 (▼18)
26       Nashville Predators (▼1)      1470 (▼8)
27       New Jersey Devils             1469 (▲11)
28       Anaheim Ducks (▲2)            1468 (▲21)
29       San Jose Sharks               1461 (▲12)
30       Chicago Blackhawks (▲1)       1445 (▲6)
31       New York Rangers (▼4)         1439 (▼19)
32       Vancouver Canucks             1399 (▼11)

Chances of Winning Division

Metropolitan Division

 1       Carolina Hurricanes           68% (▲2)
 2       Pittsburgh Penguins (▲1)      21% (▲11)
 3       New York Islanders (▼1)       5% (▼9)
 4       Philadelphia Flyers (▲1)      3%
 5 (tie) Columbus Blue Jackets (▲1)    1% (▼1)
 5 (tie) New Jersey Devils (▲2)        1%
 5 (tie) Washington Capitals (▼1)      1% (▼3)
 8       New York Rangers              <1%

Atlantic Division

 1       Tampa Bay Lightning           64% (▼4)
 2       Detroit Red Wings             17% (▲7)
 3       Buffalo Sabres (▲1)           10% (▲4)
 4       Montreal Canadiens (▼1)       4% (▼4)
 5       Boston Bruins                 3%
 6       Florida Panthers (▲1)         2%
 7 (tie) Ottawa Senators (▲1)          <1%
 7 (tie) Toronto Maple Leafs (▼2)      <1% (▼3)

Central Division

 1       Colorado Avalanche            98%
 2       Dallas Stars                  2% (▲1)
 3       Minnesota Wild (▼1)           1%
 4 (tie) Chicago Blackhawks            <1%
 4 (tie) Nashville Predators           <1%
 4 (tie) St. Louis Blues               <1%
 4 (tie) Utah Mammoth                  <1%
 4 (tie) Winnipeg Jets                 <1%

Pacific Division

 1       Vegas Golden Knights          50% (▼13)
 2       Edmonton Oilers               20% (▼5)
 3       Anaheim Ducks (▲3)            11% (▲10)
 4       Los Angeles Kings             9% (▲6)
 5       San Jose Sharks               6% (▲4)
 6       Seattle Kraken (▼3)           4%
 7 (tie) Calgary Flames (▼1)           <1% (▼1)
 7 (tie) Vancouver Canucks (▲1)        <1%

Making the Playoffs

Metropolitan Division

 1       Carolina Hurricanes           96% (▲2)
 2       Pittsburgh Penguins (▲1)      80% (▲26)
 3       New York Islanders (▼1)       46% (▼18)
 4       Philadelphia Flyers (▲1)      42% (▲14)
 5       Washington Capitals (▼1)      23% (▼15)
 6       Columbus Blue Jackets         22% (▲1)
 7       New Jersey Devils             20% (▲5)
 8       New York Rangers              1% (▼6)

Atlantic Division

 1       Tampa Bay Lightning           98%
 2       Detroit Red Wings             89% (▲9)
 3       Buffalo Sabres (▲1)           79% (▲14)
 4       Montreal Canadiens (▼1)       63% (▼11)
 5       Boston Bruins                 58% (▲6)
 6       Florida Panthers (▲1)         49% (▲6)
 7       Toronto Maple Leafs (▼2)      22% (▼30)
 8       Ottawa Senators               11% (▼4)

Central Division

 1       Colorado Avalanche            >99%
 2       Dallas Stars                  99% (▲1)
 3       Minnesota Wild                97% (▲1)
 4       Utah Mammoth                  76% (▲11)
 5       Nashville Predators           24% (▼13)
 6       Winnipeg Jets                 7% (▼8)
 7       Chicago Blackhawks (▲1)       6% (▲1)
 8       St. Louis Blues (▼1)          5% (▼9)

Pacific Division

 1       Vegas Golden Knights          92% (▼5)
 2       Edmonton Oilers               76% (▼12)
 3       Anaheim Ducks (▲3)            64% (▲33)
 4       Los Angeles Kings             58% (▲12)
 5       San Jose Sharks               49% (▲10)
 6       Seattle Kraken (▼3)           41% (▼8)
 7       Calgary Flames                6% (▼15)
 8       Vancouver Canucks             <1%

Winning the President’s Trophy

 1       Colorado Avalanche            91% (▲1)
 2       Tampa Bay Lightning           5% (▼1)
 3 (tie) Carolina Hurricanes           1%
 3 (tie) Dallas Stars                  1%
 3 (tie) Detroit Red Wings (▲3)        1% (▲1)

Everyone else has less than a 1% chance of winning the President’s Trophy.

Winning the Stanley Cup

 1       Colorado Avalanche            22%
 2       Tampa Bay Lightning           11% (▼1)
 3 (tie) Carolina Hurricanes           7% (▲1)
 3 (tie) Dallas Stars                  7% (▲1)
 5 (tie) Buffalo Sabres (▲2)           5% (▲1)
 5 (tie) Detroit Red Wings (▲2)        5% (▲1)
 5 (tie) Pittsburgh Penguins (▲8)      5% (▲3)
 5 (tie) Vegas Golden Knights (▼2)     5% (▼1)
 9       Minnesota Wild (▼2)           4%
10 (tie) Boston Bruins (▲3)            3% (▲1)
10 (tie) Edmonton Oilers (▼4)          3% (▼2)
10 (tie) Florida Panthers (▲1)         3%
10 (tie) Montreal Canadiens (▼3)       3% (▼1)
10 (tie) Utah Mammoth (▲3)             3% (▲1)
15 (tie) Los Angeles Kings (▼2)        2%
15 (tie) New York Islanders (▼2)       2%
15 (tie) Philadelphia Flyers (▲4)      2% (▲1)
18 (tie) Anaheim Ducks (▲10)           1% (▲1)
18 (tie) Columbus Blue Jackets (▲1)    1%
18 (tie) Nashville Predators (▲1)      1%
18 (tie) New Jersey Devils (▲10)       1% (▲1)
18 (tie) Ottawa Senators (▲1)          1%
18 (tie) San Jose Sharks (▲1)          1%
18 (tie) Seattle Kraken (▲1)           1%
18 (tie) Toronto Maple Leafs (▼7)      1% (▼2)
18 (tie) Washington Capitals (▼5)      1% (▼1)
27 (tie) Calgary Flames (▼8)           <1% (▼1)
27 (tie) Chicago Blackhawks (▲1)       <1%
27 (tie) New York Rangers (▲1)         <1%
27 (tie) St. Louis Blues (▼8)          <1% (▼1)
27 (tie) Vancouver Canucks (▲1)        <1%
27 (tie) Winnipeg Jets (▼8)            <1% (▼1)