As the 2025-26 NHL regular season comes to a close, fans are eager to see which teams have emerged as top contenders for the Stanley Cup. The newly released standings reveal a mix of surprising successes and crushing disappointments. At the top of the heap, the Colorado Avalanche have secured a league-best 115 points, cementing their position as one of the favorites to take home the championship. Meanwhile, teams like the Arizona Coyotes and the Vancouver Canucks have fallen short of expectations, leaving their playoff hopes hanging in the balance. But which teams will ultimately rise to the challenge, and which will be left in the dust? Dive into our breakdown of the winners and losers from the 2025-26 NHL regular season to find out.
Winners and Losers From the 2025-26 NHL Regular Season Bleacher Report
