NHL Playoff Race 2026

The 2026 NHL playoff race is complete — the Carolina Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup on June 14, 2026, beating the Vegas Golden Knights 4–2 in the Final. Below is how the 16-team field was set.

Buffalo Sabres (A1) vs Boston Bruins (WC1)

Tampa Bay Lightning (A2) vs Montreal Canadiens (A3)

Carolina Hurricanes (M1) vs Ottawa Senators (WC2)

Pittsburgh Penguins (M2) vs Philadelphia Flyers (M3)

Colorado Avalanche (C1) vs Los Angeles Kings (WC2)

Dallas Stars (C2) vs Minnesota Wild (C3)

Vegas Golden Knights (P1) vs Utah Mammoth (WC1)

Edmonton Oilers (P2) vs Anaheim Ducks (P3)

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