Who's in 2026 NHL playoffs? Latest bracket, standings, clinching scenarios
The NHL playoff field could grow from nine to 14 during the league's 15-game schedule Saturday. Here's a look at the latest playoff bracket:
The NHL 's busy 15-game schedule on Saturday, April 11 could provide more clarity in the playoff race. Five more NHL teams − the Boston Bruins, Ottawa Senators, Edmonton Oilers, Vegas Golden Knights and idle Anaheim Ducks − can clinch a postseason berth, joining the nine teams that have already made it. The Ducks would end a seven-season playoff drought if they clinch.
The Pacific Division lead is in play with the leading Oilers and second-place Golden Knights in action. The second wild-card seed in the Western Conference could change hands again if the Nashville Predators win and the Los Angeles Kings lose. In non-playoff news, Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby and Washington's Alex Ovechkin will face each other for the 100th time.
That game is being nationally broadcast on ABC. Here's what to know about the NHL standings , including the latest playoff bracket, Saturday's clinching scenarios and the tiebreaker procedures for the 2025-26 season: Who's in the 2026 NHL playoffs? Eastern Conference: Carolina, Buffalo, Montreal, Tampa Bay, Pittsburgh Western Conference: Colorado, Dallas, Minnesota, Utah Who can clinch an NHL playoff berth today?
The Boston Bruins will clinch a playoff berth if they beat the Lightning. They'd also clinch if they get one point, the Red Wings lose and the Senators and/or Flyers lose. A third option: The Red Wings lose in regulation and the Islanders or Flyers lose.
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