NHL Team Rankings 2026
Snapshot 2026-09-14. 2025–26 RS: Avalanche 121 pts, first; Hurricanes 113 and the Cup. Forbes 2025: Maple Leafs US$4.4bn.
Snapshot 2026-09-14. The main table uses 2025–26 regular-season points. Colorado finished first at 121 and won the Presidents' Trophy. Carolina had 113 and later won the Stanley Cup. The 2026–27 regular season has not started as of this snapshot, so it stays off the main table. MLB records sit in the 2026 MLB team rankings.
2025–26 regular-season points
All 32 clubs played 82 games. The Avalanche went 55-16-11 for 121 points and a +99 goal differential, first in the league. Carolina went 53-22-7 for 113 and won the Metropolitan. Dallas went 50-20-12 for 112. Buffalo went 50-23-9 for 109, ended a long playoff drought, and won the Atlantic. Vancouver finished 25-49-8 for 58, last overall. The board is pre-filled by points: 112+ in S, 104–109 in A, 95–100 in B, 86–94 in C, the rest in D.
| # | Team | Division | W-L-OTL | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado Avalanche | Central | 55-16-11 | 121 |
| 2 | Carolina Hurricanes | Metropolitan | 53-22-7 | 113 |
| 3 | Dallas Stars | Central | 50-20-12 | 112 |
| 4 | Buffalo Sabres | Atlantic | 50-23-9 | 109 |
| 5 | Tampa Bay Lightning | Atlantic | 50-26-6 | 106 |
| 6 | Montreal Canadiens | Atlantic | 48-24-10 | 106 |
| 7 | Minnesota Wild | Central | 46-24-12 | 104 |
| 8 | Boston Bruins | Atlantic | 45-27-10 | 100 |
| 9 | Ottawa Senators | Atlantic | 44-27-11 | 99 |
| 10 | Philadelphia Flyers | Metropolitan | 43-27-12 | 98 |
| 11 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Metropolitan | 41-25-16 | 98 |
| 12 | Washington Capitals | Metropolitan | 43-30-9 | 95 |
| 13 | Vegas Golden Knights | Pacific | 39-26-17 | 95 |
| 14 | Edmonton Oilers | Pacific | 41-30-11 | 93 |
| 15 | Anaheim Ducks | Pacific | 43-33-6 | 92 |
| 16 | Utah Mammoth | Central | 43-33-6 | 92 |
| 17 | Detroit Red Wings | Atlantic | 41-31-10 | 92 |
| 18 | Columbus Blue Jackets | Metropolitan | 40-30-12 | 92 |
| 19 | New York Islanders | Metropolitan | 43-34-5 | 91 |
| 20 | Los Angeles Kings | Pacific | 35-27-20 | 90 |
| 21 | New Jersey Devils | Metropolitan | 42-37-3 | 87 |
| 22 | San Jose Sharks | Pacific | 39-35-8 | 86 |
| 23 | Nashville Predators | Central | 38-34-10 | 86 |
| 24 | St. Louis Blues | Central | 37-33-12 | 86 |
| 25 | Florida Panthers | Atlantic | 40-38-4 | 84 |
| 26 | Winnipeg Jets | Central | 35-35-12 | 82 |
| 27 | Seattle Kraken | Pacific | 34-37-11 | 79 |
| 28 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Atlantic | 32-36-14 | 78 |
| 29 | Calgary Flames | Pacific | 34-39-9 | 77 |
| 30 | New York Rangers | Metropolitan | 34-39-9 | 77 |
| 31 | Chicago Blackhawks | Central | 29-39-14 | 72 |
| 32 | Vancouver Canucks | Pacific | 25-49-8 | 58 |
How this list is ranked
Snapshot 2026-09-14. The main table uses the Hockey-Reference 2025–26 standings and NHL.com records, 82 games. Bands follow points: 112+ in S, 104–109 in A, 95–100 in B, 86–94 in C, the rest in D. Ties keep the Hockey-Reference overall order. The 2026–27 regular season has not started as of this snapshot and does not move the main table. MLB: MLB Teams 2026. NFL: NFL Teams 2026. NBA: NBA team rankings. Names: docs/glossaries/nhl-teams-glossary.md.
| Source | Snapshot | Basis | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hockey-Reference 2025–26 | End of RS | 32 W-L-OTL lines; Avalanche 121 pts first; Canucks 58 last | Primary |
| NHL.com standings | Same season | Division and playoff flags; same point totals | Primary |
| NHL.com Game 6 | 2026-06-14 | Hurricanes 4–2 Golden Knights; Staal Conn Smythe; Carolina 16–3 in the playoffs | Support |
| Forbes 2025 article | 2025-12-11 | Maple Leafs US$4.4bn first (+16%); Rangers US$4.0bn; 32-club average US$2.2bn | Support |
| Forbes NHL table | Same list | Hurricanes +60% to US$2.0bn; Blue Jackets floor US$1.3bn; Oilers revenue US$431m | Support |
2026 Stanley Cup
Colorado had the most regular-season points and was swept 4–0 by Vegas in the Western Final. Carolina beat Montreal 4–1 in the East and then Vegas 4–2 in the Final. Game 6 in Las Vegas finished 3–0. Jordan Staal won the Conn Smythe. Carolina went 16–3 in the playoffs and swept its first two rounds.
| Round | Result | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Stanley Cup Final | Hurricanes 4–2 Golden Knights | Game 6 3–0; Staal Conn Smythe |
| Eastern Final | Hurricanes 4–1 Canadiens | |
| Western Final | Golden Knights 4–0 Avalanche | Presidents' Trophy club out |
Forbes 2025 franchise values
Values are US$ billions; revenue is US$ millions. Forbes published 11 December 2025 against 2024–25 books. The 32 clubs average US$2.2 billion. Toronto is at US$4.4 billion, first for a third straight year, up 16%. The Rangers are at US$4.0 billion. Those two are the only clubs above US$4 billion. Edmonton’s revenue is US$431 million, the list high. Carolina jumped 60% to US$2.0 billion, the fastest rise on the board. Colorado led in points and ranks 18th on value (US$1.95 billion). Columbus sits on the floor at US$1.3 billion. A 2026 Forbes NHL list had not been published as of this snapshot.
| # | Team | Value (US$bn) | YoY | 2024–25 rev. (US$m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 4.4 | +16% | 375 |
| 2 | New York Rangers | 4.0 | +14% | 322 |
| 3 | Montreal Canadiens | 3.4 | +13% | 320 |
| 4 | Edmonton Oilers | 3.2 | +21% | 431 |
| 5 | Los Angeles Kings | 3.1 | +7% | 333 |
| 6 | Boston Bruins | 2.9 | +7% | 275 |
| 7 | Chicago Blackhawks | 2.8 | +14% | 272 |
| 8 | Philadelphia Flyers | 2.7 | +17% | 315 |
| 9 | Washington Capitals | 2.55 | +19% | 282 |
| 10 | Detroit Red Wings | 2.5 | +18% | 250 |
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