NHL Standings Update
As of March 10, 2026, the NHL standings indicate that the Utah Mammoth are currently in the first wild-card spot with 73 points through 64 games. The Seattle Kraken follow closely in the second wild-card position, having accumulated 67 points through 62 games.
In addition to the Mammoth and Kraken, the San Jose Sharks and Los Angeles Kings are both vying for playoff spots, each with 66 points. The Sharks have played 61 games, while the Kings have completed 63 games. The Nashville Predators are also in contention, holding 64 points after 63 games.
According to Stathletes, the Mammoth have a remarkable 98.9% chance of making the playoffs, reflecting their strong performance this season. The Sharks have a 71.9% chance, while the Kraken’s playoff odds sit at 23.3%. The Kings and Predators face steeper challenges, with chances of 8.4% and 6.9%, respectively.
As the season progresses, the urgency increases for teams like the Kraken, who have 20 games remaining, compared to the Mammoth and Kings, who each have 19 games left. The playoffs are set to conclude on April 16, heightening the stakes for all teams involved.
Historically, the cost of admission to the Eastern Conference playoff bracket has been higher than qualifying in the West, making the current standings particularly significant for teams in the Western Conference.
As the race for the playoffs intensifies, fans and analysts alike are closely monitoring these standings, with implications for the upcoming NHL draft lottery also in play. The draft lottery determines the order of the first round of the draft, adding another layer of strategy for teams not making the playoffs.
Details remain unconfirmed as teams prepare for their final games of the regular season. The next few weeks will be crucial in determining the final playoff picture as teams battle for position.
