Playoff Race Tracker
Playoff Bubble Pressure
SEAIN
50%
+0 pts above cutoffBOSIN
50%
+2 pts above cutoffDETIN
54%
+3 pts above cutoffNYIIN
54%
+3 pts above cutoffEDMIN
68%
+5 pts above cutoffVGKIN
68%
+5 pts above cutoffLAK
50%
0 pts from cutoffSJS
47%
-1 pts from cutoffPlayoff Line
Tonight's Key Matchups
WSH
@PHI
tight race
MTL
@OTT
6 teams within 4 points of the cutoff
Every game matters down the stretch
Full rooting guides, scenario analysis, and Monte Carlo simulations for every team.
2025-26 NHL Salary Cap Space
| Team | Cap SpaceCap Space | Cap HitCap Hit | Roster SizeRoster | ContractsContracts | Retained SlotsRetained |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas StarsDAL | -$4,292,623 | $99,792,623 | 24 / 23 | 49 / 50 | 0 / 3 |
| Minnesota WildMIN | -$3,341,666 | $98,841,666 | 24 / 23 | 45 / 50 | 0 / 3 |
| Buffalo SabresBUF | -$2,488,849 | $97,988,849 | 26 / 23 | 48 / 50 | 0 / 3 |
| Tampa Bay LightningTBL | -$2,255,000 | $97,755,000 | 24 / 23 | 47 / 50 | 0 / 3 |
| Montréal CanadiensMTL | -$1,894,999 | $97,394,999 | 24 / 23 | 45 / 50 | 0 / 3 |
| Colorado AvalancheCOL | -$367,500 | $95,867,500 | 21 / 23 | 48 / 50 | 0 / 3 |
| Edmonton OilersEDM | $362,833 | $95,137,167 | 21 / 23 | 48 / 50 | 0 / 3 |
| Florida PanthersFLA | $1,497,086 | $94,002,914 | 22 / 23 | 47 / 50 | 0 / 3 |
| Vegas Golden KnightsVGK | $1,503,721 | $93,996,279 | 21 / 23 | 48 / 50 | 0 / 3 |
| Boston BruinsBOS | $2,176,666 | $93,323,334 | 23 / 23 | 44 / 50 | 1 / 3 |
| Ottawa SenatorsOTT | $2,794,286 | $92,705,714 | 23 / 23 | 44 / 50 | 1 / 3 |
| New Jersey DevilsNJD | $2,906,667 | $92,593,333 | 22 / 23 | 47 / 50 | 0 / 3 |
| Columbus Blue JacketsCBJ | $3,592,499 | $91,907,501 | 23 / 23 | 46 / 50 | 0 / 3 |
| New York IslandersNYI | $3,616,253 | $91,883,747 | 23 / 23 | 48 / 50 | 0 / 3 |
| Utah MammothUTA | $3,852,920 | $91,647,080 | 25 / 23 | 46 / 50 | 2 / 3 |
| Los Angeles KingsLAK | $3,996,905 | $91,503,095 | 21 / 23 | 45 / 50 | 1 / 3 |
| Winnipeg JetsWPG | $4,127,975 | $91,372,025 | 21 / 23 | 44 / 50 | 1 / 3 |
| Seattle KrakenSEA | $4,987,342 | $90,512,658 | 24 / 23 | 46 / 50 | 0 / 3 |
| Detroit Red WingsDET | $6,309,960 | $89,190,040 | 22 / 23 | 44 / 50 | 0 / 3 |
| New York RangersNYR | $7,022,737 | $88,477,263 | 21 / 23 | 45 / 50 | 1 / 3 |
| Carolina HurricanesCAR | $8,047,291 | $87,452,709 | 22 / 23 | 48 / 50 | 0 / 3 |
| Anaheim DucksANA | $8,798,811 | $86,701,189 | 22 / 23 | 42 / 50 | 1 / 3 |
| Pittsburgh PenguinsPIT | $9,367,738 | $86,132,262 | 22 / 23 | 46 / 50 | 0 / 3 |
| Philadelphia FlyersPHI | $9,535,239 | $85,964,761 | 22 / 23 | 47 / 50 | 2 / 3 |
| Calgary FlamesCGY | $10,378,333 | $85,121,667 | 23 / 23 | 44 / 50 | 3 / 3 |
| Washington CapitalsWSH | $10,450,000 | $85,050,000 | 23 / 23 | 45 / 50 | 0 / 3 |
| Nashville PredatorsNSH | $10,817,705 | $84,682,295 | 21 / 23 | 39 / 50 | 2 / 3 |
| Toronto Maple LeafsTOR | $10,818,998 | $84,681,002 | 22 / 23 | 42 / 50 | 0 / 3 |
| St. Louis BluesSTL | $11,519,111 | $83,980,889 | 25 / 23 | 46 / 50 | 0 / 3 |
| Vancouver CanucksVAN | $14,714,126 | $80,785,874 | 21 / 23 | 45 / 50 | 2 / 3 |
| Chicago BlackhawksCHI | $17,517,857 | $77,982,143 | 21 / 23 | 39 / 50 | 3 / 3 |
| San Jose SharksSJS | $21,639,999 | $73,860,001 | 23 / 23 | 44 / 50 | 2 / 3 |
Signings
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