NHL predictions 2026-27: Playoff teams, division winners and Stanley Cup

Sep 28, 2026, 1:31 PM ET|Comments (0)

from Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli),

Behold, Daily Faceoff’s staff predictions for the season, including projected division standings, playoff teams and Stanley Cup Final matchups.

Matt Larkin, DFO managing editor & senior writer Steven Ellis, DFO associate editor & prospect analyst Scott Maxwell, DFO editor & writer Mike Gould, Writer for DFO and DFO Calgary Brock Seguin, DFO managing fantasy editor Jason Gregor, co-host of The DFO Rundown podcast Tyler Yaremchuk , host & senior producer of The Nation Network Anthony Di Marco, DFO contributing writer Paul Pidutti , founder of Adjusted Hockey & DFO feature writer Jonny Lazarus, DFO digital reporter & co-host of Morning Cuppa Hockey

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