Strange stat shows Yankeesā Ryan Weathers has the worst luck in New York right now
Ryan Weathers of the Yankees has not seen any runs scored in his four starts this season.
The 2025-2026 NHL regular season has concluded, with the Stanley Cup Playoffs set to begin on April 18th. The Eastern Conference's top four seeds are confirmed, while several spots in the Western Conference remain undecided.
The 2025-2026 NHL regular season has ended. The Eastern Conferenceās top four seeds are set, and the 5th seed, 6th seed, and two wild-card seeds are still in play. In the Western Conference, only the top three seeds are set. The 4th seed, 5th seed, 6th seed, and two wild card seeds are up for grabs. The Stanley Cup Playoffs begin on April 18th. Here are the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs power rankings.
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The Avalanche will enter the playoffs as winners of this yearās Presidents Trophy. Colorado was the leagueās best team throughout the season. They end the season 1st in goals scored and goals allowed per game. In round one, they will face the Western Conferenceās second wild-card team.
Carolinaās season was overshadowed by Colorado. The Hurricanes were the top Eastern Conference team and ranked 2nd overall during the regular season. They ranked 2nd in goals scored per game, 8th in goals allowed per game, and 4th on the power play. In the first round of the playoffs, they will face the Eastern Conferenceās second wild-card team.
Dallas was consistent throughout the regular season, finishing as runners-up to Colorado in the Central Division. The Starsā defense and goaltending ranked 2nd in goals allowed per game, anchoring the team throughout the season. The Edmonton Oilers were the only team ranked above the Stars in power play percentage.
The Sabres were the best story of the season. They conquered the adversity they faced early in the season and propelled themselves to the top of the Atlantic Division. The young Buffalo team finished 5th in goals scored per game.
The Lightning had the leagueās best hot streak from December 20th to February 25th. They catapulted to the top of the Atlantic Division and fell below 2nd place once. They ended the regular season ranked 4th in goals scored and 3rd in goals allowed per game.
Montreal hit a rough stretch but ended the regular season on a high note. The Canadiensā offense was electric throughout the season, finishing 6th in goals scored per game. As the team enters the playoffs, they must increase production in the defensive zone.
Minnesota is another team whose great season was overshadowed by foes not only in the same conference, but in the same division. The Wild were outstanding this season and were one of the leagueās most consistent performers. They ranked 4th in defensive efficiency.
Pittsburgh is ready to head into the playoffs with its veteran squad. The roster is full of playoff experience and will be a tough matchup for any opponent. The Penguins were top 10 in goals scored per game, power play percentage, and penalty kill percentage.
Boston limps into the playoffs after struggling in April. Its defense gave the team a chance to win, but its offense was stagnant. The Bruins offense must be rejuvenated quickly, or an early playoff exit can occur.
Ottawaās second half was a complete 180 from its first half of the season. The team looked down and out by All-Star Weekend, but found life as play resumed. The team will use its grit to push any playoff series to the final game.
Philadelphiaās defense and goaltending carried the team throughout the regular season. However, the offense received an immediate boost when the team called up top prospect Porter Martone. He has barely 10 games of experience under his belt, but the team will rely heavily on the rookie winger.
The Golden Knights underachieved this season, but the regular season goes out the window when the first puck drops in the playoffs. Vegasā roster is highly talented and is ready to put its talent on display. The Golden Knights must be taken seriously in the playoffs.
It will be tough for Edmonton to reach the Stanley Cup Finals for a third consecutive season. Defensively, the Oilers are one of the leagueās worst defensive teams. The teamās glaring issue is playing this postseason without superstar Leon Draisaitl.
Utah is a dark horse in the yearās playoffs. The team is talented and will be a tough matchup in the opening round. The Mammothās offense didnāt rank as high as other playoff teams, but their defense and goaltending are as good as any team in the playoffs.
Anaheim is young and added crucial points to the standings. The Ducksā defense and goaltending finished the regular season ranked the lowest of any playoff-bound team, but their offense kept them in games. The Ducks finished the season ranked 18th in goals scored per game.
Los Angeles isnāt in the postseason because of its offense. The Kingsā offense ranks the lowest in efficiency of all 16 playoff teams. However, standout defense and goaltending lead teams to the postseason, and this is why they clinched a playoff berth.
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The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs are scheduled to begin on April 18th.
The Colorado Avalanche won the Presidents Trophy in 2026, finishing as the league's best team.
The top four seeds in the Eastern Conference are confirmed, but the exact teams are not specified in the provided information.
There are two wild-card spots available in the Western Conference for the 2026 playoffs.
Ryan Weathers of the Yankees has not seen any runs scored in his four starts this season.
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