NHL Conference Standings 2023 - 2024

Eastern

Rank
Team
GP
W
L
OTL
PTS
RW
GF
GA
DIFF
HOME
AWAY
S/O
L10
STRK
1
New York Rangers
825523411443282229+5330-11-025-12-40-37-3-0W2
2
Carolina Hurricanes
825223711144279216+6327-10-425-13-30-57-3-0L1
3
Florida Panthers
825224611042268200+6826-13-226-11-40-26-3-1W4
4
Boston Bruins
8247201510936267224+4324-11-623-9-90-36-4-0L2
5
Toronto Maple Leafs
8246261010233303263+4022-15-424-11-60-25-4-1L4
6
Tampa Bay Lightning
82452989837291268+2325-11-520-18-30-15-4-1W1
7
New York Islanders
823927169429246263-1721-10-1018-17-60-58-1-1W2
9
Detroit Red Wings
82413299127278274+423-13-518-19-40-15-3-2W3
8
Washington Capitals
824031119132220257-3722-12-718-19-40-54-4-2W3
10
Pittsburgh Penguins
823832128832255251+423-14-415-18-80-36-2-2L1
11
Philadelphia Flyers
823833118730235261-2620-17-418-16-70-32-6-2L1
12
Buffalo Sabres
82393768433246244+221-19-118-18-50-15-4-1W1
13
New Jersey Devils
82383958133264283-1917-21-321-18-20-23-6-1L2
14
Ottawa Senators
82374147825255281-2621-18-216-23-20-05-5-0W1
15
Montreal Canadiens
823036167620236289-5316-20-514-16-110-82-4-4L4
16
Columbus Blue Jackets
822743126621237300-6317-19-510-24-70-24-6-0W1
RankTeamGPWLOTLPTSRWGFGADIFFHOMEAWAYS/OL10STRK

Western

Rank
Team
GP
W
L
OTL
PTS
RW
GF
GA
DIFF
HOME
AWAY
S/O
L10
STRK
1
Dallas Stars
825221911340298234+6426-11-426-10-50-28-2-0W2
2
Winnipeg Jets
825224611046259199+6027-11-325-13-30-18-2-0W8
3
Vancouver Canucks
825023910944279223+5627-9-523-14-40-25-4-1L1
4
Colorado Avalanche
825025710742304254+5031-9-119-16-60-24-4-2W1
5
Edmonton Oilers
824927610439294237+5728-9-421-18-20-14-4-2L2
6
Nashville Predators
82473059938269248+2123-16-224-14-30-04-5-1L1
7
Los Angeles Kings
824427119937256215+4122-12-722-15-40-56-4-0W1
8
Vegas Golden Knights
82452989834267245+2227-12-218-17-60-26-4-0L1
9
St Louis Blues
82433369231239250-1125-14-218-19-40-25-3-2L1
10
Minnesota Wild
82393498732251263-1220-16-519-18-40-34-6-0L1
11
Calgary Flames
82383958132253271-1821-19-117-20-40-45-5-0W1
12
Seattle Kraken
823435138128217236-1917-18-617-17-70-44-6-0W1
13
Utah Mammoth
82364157728256274-1822-19-014-22-50-06-4-0W1
14
Anaheim Ducks
82275055921204295-9112-26-315-24-20-23-6-1W1
15
Chicago Blackhawks
82235365217179290-11116-21-47-32-20-12-7-1L6
16
San Jose Sharks
82195494714181331-15011-25-58-29-40-53-6-1L3
RankTeamGPWLOTLPTSRWGFGADIFFHOMEAWAYS/OL10STRK

The National Hockey League (NHL) is divided into two main conferences: the Eastern Conference and the Western Conference. Each conference is further split into two divisions, creating a structure that helps organize regular season play, playoff qualification, and scheduling. The Eastern Conference includes the Atlantic and Metropolitan Divisions, while the Western Conference consists of the Central and Pacific Divisions. This setup promotes regional rivalries and competitive balance, shaping the journey to the Stanley Cup Playoffs each season.

In the NHL, teams earn points throughout the regular season to compete for playoff spots within their conference. The top three teams from each division, along with two wild card teams from each conference, advance to the postseason. This format ensures intense competition across both conferences as teams battle for positioning. Understanding the NHL’s conference system is key for fans following standings, playoff races, and team matchups throughout the year. It also plays a critical role in the league’s history, scheduling, and overall competitive dynamics.

AcronymStat NameDefinition
GPGames PlayedThe total number of games the team has played during the season.
WWinsThe number of games the team has won in regulation, overtime, or shootout.
LLossesThe number of games the team has lost in regulation time.
OTLOvertime LossesThe number of games the team lost in overtime or shootout. Teams earn one point for each OTL.
PTSPointsThe total number of points earned (2 for a win, 1 for an OTL, 0 for a regulation loss).
RWRegulation WinsThe number of games the team won in regulation time (used as a playoff tiebreaker).
GFGoals ForThe total number of goals the team has scored during the season.
GAGoals AgainstThe total number of goals the team has allowed during the season.
DIFFGoal DifferentialThe difference between Goals For (GF) and Goals Against (GA): DIFF = GF – GA.
HOMEHome RecordThe team’s win-loss-overtime loss record in home games (e.g., 18-9-3).
AWAYAway RecordThe team’s win-loss-overtime loss record in away games.
S/OShootout RecordThe team’s record in games decided by a shootout (e.g., 3-2).
L10Last 10 GamesThe team’s performance over its last 10 games, typically shown as wins-losses-overtime losses.
STRKStreakThe team’s current streak of wins, losses, or overtime losses (e.g., W3 for a 3-game win streak).