Playoffs
NYT Breaks Down the 2025-26 Playoff Race
The New York Times maps out the Stanley Cup race with projected standings and playoff odds, which is the kind of spreadsheet warfare that has every front office living in the margins. These projections matter because the difference between home-ice advantage and a wild-card scramble can change a season fast. With the bracket still taking shape, every point now comes with a little extra pressure and a lot more noise.
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