16 teams will qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The format is a set bracket that is largely division-based with wild cards. The top three teams in each division will make up the first 12 teams...

2 days ago · The Central Division is the Best in the NHL If the regular season ended today (thankfully it doesn't), both the Avalanche and Stars would secure the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.

The National Hockey League 's Central Division was formed in 1993 as part of the Western Conference in a league realignment. Its predecessor was the Norris Division, and it's also one of two successors …

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Nov 28, 2025 · The Winnipeg Jets take on the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent …

Get the latest news on teams in the Central Division, one of the two divisions in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League.

Oct 20, 2025 · On Monday, NHL Central Scouting released its preliminary watch list. Here are seven takeaways from the first list for the 2026 NHL Draft.

Mar 14, 2025 · Those first two clubs face off Friday night (8 p.m. ET, NHL Network), with one additional matchup on the schedule (April 10 in Dallas). The Jets and Stars have split the season series thus far,...

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