Lindy's Five

Projected Playoff Bracket 2026

If the season ended today — series win probabilities and Stanley Cup odds

Eastern Conference

Series not started
CAR
Hurricanes(1)
77%
DET
Red Wings(4)
23%
Series not started
PIT
Penguins(2)
54%
NYI
Islanders(3)
46%
Series not started
BUF
Sabres(1)
67%
BOS
Bruins(4)
33%
Series not started
TBL
Lightning(2)
56%
MTL
Canadiens(3)
44%

Western Conference

Series not started
COL
Avalanche(1)
95%
SJS
Sharks(4)
5%
Series not started
DAL
Stars(2)
69%
MIN
Wild(3)
31%
Series not started
VGK
Golden Knights(1)
56%
UTA
Mammoth(4)
44%
Series not started
ANA
Ducks(2)
59%
EDM
Oilers(3)
41%