Bracket Challenge
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STANLEY CUP 2026
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○○○○Bracket Challenge Instructions
Click on teams to make your predictions for each round of the playoffs.
to be eligible for prizes.
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by CapWagesTurn-based NHL shootout — drag, aim, fire with real rosters.
2025-26 NHL Salary Cap Space
| Team | Cap SpaceCap Space | Cap HitCap Hit | Roster SizeRoster | ContractsContracts | Retained SlotsRetained |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota WildMIN | -$4,891,666 | $100,391,666 | 27 / 23 | 46 / 50 | 0 / 3 |
| Dallas StarsDAL | -$4,292,623 | $99,792,623 | 25 / 23 | 49 / 50 | 0 / 3 |
| Montréal CanadiensMTL | -$3,678,333 | $99,178,333 | 25 / 23 | 46 / 50 | 0 / 3 |
| Tampa Bay LightningTBL | -$2,943,333 | $98,443,333 | 26 / 23 | 47 / 50 | 0 / 3 |
| Vegas Golden KnightsVGK | -$2,496,279 | $97,996,279 | 24 / 23 | 49 / 50 | 0 / 3 |
| Buffalo SabresBUF | -$2,488,849 | $97,988,849 | 29 / 23 | 48 / 50 | 0 / 3 |
| Colorado AvalancheCOL | -$1,917,500 | $97,417,500 | 23 / 23 | 48 / 50 | 0 / 3 |
| Ottawa SenatorsOTT | -$618,214 | $96,118,214 | 27 / 23 | 43 / 50 | 1 / 3 |
| Boston BruinsBOS | $1,026,666 | $94,473,334 | 24 / 23 | 43 / 50 | 1 / 3 |
| Utah MammothUTA | $1,262,087 | $94,237,913 | 27 / 23 | 45 / 50 | 2 / 3 |
| New York IslandersNYI | $1,784,586 | $93,715,414 | 22 / 23 | 48 / 50 | 0 / 3 |
| Winnipeg JetsWPG | $2,333,809 | $93,166,191 | 26 / 23 | 44 / 50 | 1 / 3 |
| Edmonton OilersEDM | $2,405,126 | $93,094,874 | 23 / 23 | 49 / 50 | 0 / 3 |
| Florida PanthersFLA | $2,447,086 | $93,052,914 | 21 / 23 | 47 / 50 | 0 / 3 |
| Los Angeles KingsLAK | $3,129,405 | $92,370,595 | 23 / 23 | 45 / 50 | 1 / 3 |
| Columbus Blue JacketsCBJ | $3,592,499 | $91,907,501 | 21 / 23 | 46 / 50 | 0 / 3 |
| New Jersey DevilsNJD | $3,856,667 | $91,643,333 | 21 / 23 | 47 / 50 | 0 / 3 |
| Seattle KrakenSEA | $5,813,453 | $89,686,547 | 25 / 23 | 46 / 50 | 0 / 3 |
| New York RangersNYR | $6,591,070 | $88,908,930 | 24 / 23 | 46 / 50 | 1 / 3 |
| Philadelphia FlyersPHI | $7,835,239 | $87,664,761 | 24 / 23 | 47 / 50 | 2 / 3 |
| Anaheim DucksANA | $7,969,367 | $87,530,633 | 24 / 23 | 42 / 50 | 1 / 3 |
| Carolina HurricanesCAR | $8,047,291 | $87,452,709 | 24 / 23 | 48 / 50 | 0 / 3 |
| Detroit Red WingsDET | $8,945,793 | $86,554,207 | 20 / 23 | 46 / 50 | 0 / 3 |
| Pittsburgh PenguinsPIT | $10,228,571 | $85,271,429 | 25 / 23 | 48 / 50 | 0 / 3 |
| Calgary FlamesCGY | $10,378,333 | $85,121,667 | 23 / 23 | 46 / 50 | 3 / 3 |
| Washington CapitalsWSH | $11,400,000 | $84,100,000 | 23 / 23 | 46 / 50 | 0 / 3 |
| Toronto Maple LeafsTOR | $12,567,498 | $82,932,502 | 20 / 23 | 42 / 50 | 0 / 3 |
| Vancouver CanucksVAN | $13,019,126 | $82,480,874 | 24 / 23 | 45 / 50 | 2 / 3 |
| St. Louis BluesSTL | $13,355,777 | $82,144,223 | 23 / 23 | 46 / 50 | 0 / 3 |
| Nashville PredatorsNSH | $14,379,372 | $81,120,628 | 18 / 23 | 41 / 50 | 2 / 3 |
| Chicago BlackhawksCHI | $14,774,524 | $80,725,476 | 22 / 23 | 40 / 50 | 3 / 3 |
| San Jose SharksSJS | $19,810,832 | $75,689,168 | 25 / 23 | 44 / 50 | 2 / 3 |
Waivers
4 total
PLAYERCAP HIT $
$3,750,000
$812,500
$775,000
$775,000