The National Hockey League's 2025-26 regular season is scheduled to conclude on April 16, setting the stage for the Stanley Cup playoffs. Teams across both conferences are currently vying for the 16 playoff positions available in the postseason tournament.
The playoff race intensifies as the regular season enters its final stretch, with franchises battling for both wild-card spots and divisional rankings. Seeding positions will determine first-round matchups and home-ice advantage throughout the playoffs.