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Boston Bruins Recall Defensive Prospect From AHL Affiliate
The BOS coaching staff bolstered the blue line ahead of a tough Eastern Conference road swing, recalling a 23-year-old defenseman from the AHL affiliate to fill in for an injured veteran expected to miss two weeks.
Buffalo Adds Veteran Winger Before 2025-26 Trade Deadline
Buffalo Sabres management made a depth move, acquiring an experienced winger who brings Stanley Cup playoff experience and a strong penalty-kill presence to Buffalo's Eastern Conference push.
Detroit Red Wings Rally Late for Overtime Win at Little Caesars Arena
A packed Little Caesars Arena in Detroit saw Detroit Red Wings score twice in the final three minutes to force overtime, then seal the 2025-26 victory 54 seconds in. The win kept DET firmly in Atlantic Division playoff contention.
Florida Panthers Rally Late for Overtime Win at Amerant Bank Arena
A packed Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise saw Florida Panthers score twice in the final three minutes to force overtime, then seal the 2025-26 victory 54 seconds in. The win kept FLA firmly in Atlantic Division playoff contention.
Montreal Canadiens Recall Defensive Prospect From AHL Affiliate
The MTL coaching staff bolstered the blue line ahead of a tough Eastern Conference road swing, recalling a 23-year-old defenseman from the AHL affiliate to fill in for an injured veteran expected to miss two weeks.
Ottawa Senators Recall Defensive Prospect From AHL Affiliate
The OTT coaching staff bolstered the blue line ahead of a tough Eastern Conference road swing, recalling a 23-year-old defenseman from the AHL affiliate to fill in for an injured veteran expected to miss two weeks.
Tampa Bay Lightning Rally Late for Overtime Win at Amalie Arena
A packed Amalie Arena in Tampa Bay saw Tampa Bay Lightning score twice in the final three minutes to force overtime, then seal the 2025-26 victory 54 seconds in. The win kept TBL firmly in Atlantic Division playoff contention.
Toronto Maple Leafs Shutout Lifts Club Into Atlantic Division Playoff Spot
The TOR goaltender turned aside all 28 shots he faced as Toronto Maple Leafs blanked their opponent 3–0 at Scotiabank Arena, moving within two points of the final Eastern Conference wild-card spot.
Carolina Hurricanes Rally Late for Overtime Win at Lenovo Center
A packed Lenovo Center in Raleigh saw Carolina Hurricanes score twice in the final three minutes to force overtime, then seal the 2025-26 victory 54 seconds in. The win kept CAR firmly in Metropolitan Division playoff contention.
Columbus Blue Jackets Shutout Lifts Club Into Metropolitan Division Playoff Spot
The CBJ goaltender turned aside all 28 shots he faced as Columbus Blue Jackets blanked their opponent 3–0 at Nationwide Arena, moving within two points of the final Eastern Conference wild-card spot.
New Jersey Devils Place Top-Six Forward on Injured Reserve
NJD GM confirmed the forward sustained a lower-body injury during morning skate at Prudential Center. The team will reassess after the upcoming four-game road trip through the Metropolitan Division.
New York Islanders Shutout Lifts Club Into Metropolitan Division Playoff Spot
The NYI goaltender turned aside all 28 shots he faced as New York Islanders blanked their opponent 3–0 at UBS Arena, moving within two points of the final Eastern Conference wild-card spot.
2025–26 NHL Regular Season — Complete Guide
The 2025–26 NHL Regular Season runs from October 2025 through April 2026. All 32 franchises compete across 82 games each — 41 home and 41 away — with points determining which 16 teams advance to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. This page covers live scores, standings, news, and everything you need to follow the 2025–26 regular season.
How the NHL Points System Works
Teams earn 2 points for a regulation or overtime win, 1 point for an overtime or shootout loss, and 0 points for a regulation loss. This "loser point" in overtime means every game guarantees at least 3 points across the two teams. Standings are determined primarily by points, with regulation wins used as the first tiebreaker.
Playoff Qualification — Who Makes the Cut?
The top 3 teams in each of the four divisions earn automatic playoff berths. Two additional wild-card spots per conference go to the next-best teams by points among non-division-winners. This means 16 of the 32 teams advance to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, with the final wild-card spots often decided on the last weekend of the regular season.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHL Regular Season
Each NHL team plays 82 regular-season games — 41 at home and 41 on the road. With 32 teams, this produces 1,312 total games across the regular season, running from October 2025 through mid-April 2026.
The 2025–26 NHL regular season ends in mid-April 2026. All 32 teams complete their 82-game schedules before the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs begins in late April 2026.
The NHL trade deadline falls in early March each year. It is the final date on which teams can trade players who will be eligible for that year's playoffs. The period leading up to the deadline — sometimes called the "deadline week" — is one of the most news-intensive stretches of the NHL calendar.
The NHL salary cap for the 2025–26 season is $88.0 million USD. Teams must keep their total player payroll between the cap floor of $65.0 million and the $88.0 million ceiling throughout the season, including playoff games.
When teams are tied in points, the first tiebreaker is regulation wins (ROW — regulation plus overtime wins). If still tied, the tiebreakers proceed to: head-to-head points, head-to-head regulation wins, goals differential, and total goals scored. These tiebreakers frequently decide the final playoff seeds each April.