"The trade deadline for the 2025-26 NHL season was Friday at 3 p.m. ET, and although several deals weren't announced until over an hour later, we can officially say that there won't be any more. It was quite a wild deadline week, including Nazem Kadri heading back to the Colorado Avalanche, John Carlson joining the Anaheim Ducks, and the Buffalo Sabres adding a trio of veterans in Logan Stanley, Luke Schenn and Sam Carrick."
"In the Eastern Conference, two teams have reigned supreme for much of the season, and as play begins Saturday, the Tampa Bay Lightning (80 points in 60 games) and Carolina Hurricanes (86 in 62) remain the division leaders. The race is far from over for the Lightning, however, as the resurgent Sabres (80 in 62) are deadlocked with Tampa Bay in the points column, while the Detroit Red Wings (77 in 63) and Montreal Canadiens (76 in 61) aren't far behind."
"Out West, six teams have a playoff chance percentage greater than 90%, per Stathletes: the three Central Division juggernauts -- the Avalanche, Minnesota Wild and Dallas Stars -- along with the Utah Mammoth, Vegas Golden Knights and Ducks. You'll notice the Edmonton Oilers aren't in that cohort: Connor McDavid & Co. have an 85% chance of qualifying, and the San Jose Sharks are just behind at 74.8%."
The NHL trade deadline for the 2025-26 season concluded Friday, featuring significant roster moves that intensified playoff competition. In the Eastern Conference, the Carolina Hurricanes lead the Metro Division with 86 points in 62 games, while the Tampa Bay Lightning and Buffalo Sabres are tied at 80 points. The Detroit Red Wings and Montreal Canadiens remain competitive in the Atlantic Division. The wild-card race includes the Canadiens and Boston Bruins, with the Columbus Blue Jackets one point behind. In the Western Conference, six teams have playoff chances exceeding 90%, including the Avalanche, Minnesota Wild, Dallas Stars, Utah Mammoth, Vegas Golden Knights, and Anaheim Ducks. The Edmonton Oilers hold an 85% playoff probability, while the Seattle Kraken's projection is significantly lower at 33.1%.
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