2025-26 Cup Odds and Playoff Projections
The Athletic crunches numbers on Stanley Cup playoff chances and projected standings midway through the 2025-26 season, spotlighting surprises and slumps. Bubble teams cling to math that keeps them alive, while top seeds pad margins before Olympics disrupt the grind. These models guide GMs as trade talks intensify.
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