NHL Wild Card Standings Update
As of March 10, 2026, the NHL wild card standings reveal the Utah Mammoth in the lead with 73 points through 64 games. The Seattle Kraken follow closely in the second wild-card spot with 67 points from 62 games.
The San Jose Sharks and Los Angeles Kings are tied with 66 points, having played 61 and 63 games respectively. The Nashville Predators round out the competitive race with 64 points in 63 games.
Since the Olympic break, the Mammoth have performed well, going 4-2-1, including three consecutive wins before suffering an overtime loss on Monday. They have 17 games remaining, with eight of those against teams currently in playoff positions.
The Kraken have a slightly tougher schedule ahead, with 20 games left to play, including 10 against current playoff teams. Meanwhile, the Sharks have 21 games remaining, but only eight are against playoff contenders.
The Kings, with 19 games left, will face seven matchups against teams in playoff positions, while the Predators also have 19 games remaining, with 10 contests against playoff teams.
According to Stathletes, the Mammoth have the highest playoff chances at 98.9%, followed by the Sharks at 71.9%. This data reflects the competitive nature of the current NHL season as teams vie for playoff spots.
The NHL Trade Deadline has passed, and teams are now focused on solidifying their positions as the playoff races heat up. Observers will be watching closely to see how the remaining games unfold and which teams will secure their spots in the postseason.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any potential last-minute trades or injuries that could impact the standings as the season progresses.
