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What’s Going on in the Pacific Division: Seven of the eight teams are within five points of a playoff spot

The 2026-27 National Hockey League season is already a month old. This past week, the Edmonton Oilers separated themselves from the rest of the pack, but six of the seven other teams in the Pacific Division are within five points…

By Cynthia Ryley Delaney · Flames Nation

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 12:45 AM

Key Things to Know

Seven of eight Pacific Division teams are within five points of an NHL playoff position after one month.
The Edmonton Oilers lead the Western Conference with 24 points and an 11-2-2 record.
The Vegas Golden Knights sit second in the division with 19 points despite four recent losses.

The Story in 60 Seconds

One month into the 2026-27 NHL season, seven of the eight teams in the Pacific Division remain within five points of a playoff spot. The Edmonton Oilers have separated themselves atop the Western Conference standings with a 11-2-2 record and 24 points, while the Vegas Golden Knights hold second place with 19 points despite losing four of their last five games.

The Seattle Kraken sit third, while the San Jose Sharks, Anaheim Ducks, Calgary Flames, and Los Angeles Kings all remain in contention for the final wild card berth. Conversely, the Vancouver Canucks occupy the bottom of the league standings with seven points and a 3-12-1 record.

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What’s Going on in the Pacific Division: Seven of the eight teams are within five points of a playoff spot

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