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Bleacher Report: 2026 NHL Playoff Picture, Standings and Breaking Down Current Postseason Bracket The NHL regular season is in its final days, with the playoffs slated to kick off on Saturday, April 18, and several teams have clinched their place in the postseason. Good morning, hockey folks. There are just seven more days (!) and 52 games left in the NHL’s regular season, which means a week from today we’ll be all-in on playoff matchups and projections.

Understanding the Context

Let’s ... Bleacher Report: What We've Liked and Disliked From the NHL 2025-26 Season Yahoo Sports: Who's Hot And Cold In The NHL: Stars Stand Out In The Playoff Race Who's Hot And Cold In The NHL: Stars Stand Out In The Playoff Race USA TODAY: Who's in 2026 NHL playoffs? Updated bracket, standings and tiebreakers The Pittsburgh Penguins and Utah Mammoth clinched, and the Colorado Avalanche secured the Presidents' Trophy. Here's the latest postseason bracket.