NHL Metropolitan Division Standings 2026-27
Metropolitan standings for the 2026-27 NHL season. The season is about to begin. Records update automatically after every game. The Hurricanes are the defending champions after winning the Metropolitan at 53-29-3 in 2025-26.
| # | Team | GP | W | L | OTL | PTS | P% | RW | ROW | GF | GA | DIFF | HOME | AWAY | STRK | L10 | PROJ | MAGIC | NEXT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Carolina HurricanesCAR |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | vs FLA Tue 9/29 |
| 2 |  Columbus Blue JacketsCBJ |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | vs BUF Thu 10/1 |
| 3 |  New Jersey DevilsNJ |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | vs PHI Thu 10/1 |
| 4 |  New York IslandersNYI |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | @ TOR Wed 9/30 |
| 5 |  New York RangersNYR |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | @ BOS Tue 9/29 |
| 6 |  Philadelphia FlyersPHI |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | vs PIT Wed 9/30 |
| 7 |  Pittsburgh PenguinsPIT |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | @ PHI Wed 9/30 |
| 8 |  Washington CapitalsWSH |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | – | – | – | – | @ CAR Fri 10/2 |
Legend
- #
- Place in division
- GP
- Games played
- W
- Wins
- L
- Regulation losses
- OTL
- Overtime and shootout losses
- PTS
- Points (2 per win, 1 per overtime loss)
- P%
- Points percentage
- RW
- Regulation wins
- ROW
- Regulation plus overtime wins
- GF
- Goals for
- GA
- Goals against
- DIFF
- Goal differential
- HOME
- Home record
- AWAY
- Away record
- STRK
- Current streak
- L10
- Last 10 games
- PROJ
- Projected final points at the current rate
- MAGIC
- Magic number: points the division leader needs to clinch (E = points a chaser can still afford to lose; 0 = out of the division race)
- NEXT
- Next game
Clinch tags
- x
- Clinched playoff berth
- y
- Clinched wild card
- z
- Clinched division
- *
- Clinched conference and home-ice advantage
- e
- Eliminated from playoff contention
- ▲ ▼
- Moved up or down since the last games
- Playoff cutoff (conference view)
Standings are updated with the completion of each game. Teams are ranked by points, then points percentage, regulation wins and regulation plus overtime wins. Clinch tags use points-only maths and appear once a spot is mathematically settled.
Metropolitan Teams
Carolina Hurricanes0-0-0 · Eastern Conference No. 2Next: vs Panthers, Tue, Sep 29 5:00 PMColumbus Blue Jackets0-0-0 · Eastern Conference No. 4Next: vs Sabres, Thu, Oct 1 7:00 PMNew Jersey Devils0-0-0 · Eastern Conference No. 8Next: vs Flyers, Thu, Oct 1 7:00 PMNew York Islanders0-0-0 · Eastern Conference No. 9Next: @ Maple Leafs, Wed, Sep 30 7:30 PMNew York Rangers0-0-0 · Eastern Conference No. 10Next: @ Bruins, Tue, Sep 29 8:00 PMPhiladelphia Flyers0-0-0 · Eastern Conference No. 12Next: vs Penguins, Wed, Sep 30 7:30 PMPittsburgh Penguins0-0-0 · Eastern Conference No. 13Next: @ Flyers, Wed, Sep 30 7:30 PMWashington Capitals0-0-0 · Eastern Conference No. 16Next: @ Hurricanes, Fri, Oct 2 7:00 PMMetropolitan Games
Upcoming division games
Recent Metropolitan Champions
Carolina Hurricanes53-29-3 · +562024-25Washington Capitals51-31-6 · +562023-24New York Rangers55-27-1 · +532022-23Carolina Hurricanes52-30-6 · +532021-22Carolina Hurricanes54-28-6 · +76Metropolitan title history
Since 2021-22 the Metropolitan has been won by 3 different teams. The Carolina Hurricanes have the most titles in that span with 3. The strongest champion was the Hurricanes in 2021-22 at 54-28-6. In the NHL a division title guarantees home ice in the first round, with the first two rounds played inside the division.
📋 Full Eastern Conference standings → 🏆 Playoff picture →
Metropolitan FAQ
Who is leading the Metropolitan?
No games have been played yet. Check back after the opening week.
Which teams are in the Metropolitan?
Carolina Hurricanes, Columbus Blue Jackets, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals.
When is the next Metropolitan game?
Penguins at Flyers on Wednesday, September 30.
Who won the Metropolitan last season?
The Carolina Hurricanes, at 53-29-3 in 2025-26.
Who has won the Metropolitan most often recently?
The Carolina Hurricanes, with 3 titles in the last 5 seasons.
How is the Metropolitan winner decided?
Most points over the 84-game regular season. Ties on points go to regulation wins, then regulation plus overtime wins, total wins and head-to-head points.
Does the Metropolitan winner make the playoffs?
Yes. The top 3 in each division qualify, and the division winner is seeded first in its division bracket.
What does GB mean?
Games behind the division leader. A half game means the teams have played a different number of games.
Updated · last result change Sep 11