Welcome to The Athletic’s 2024-25 edition of the team season previews, a deep dive into what to expect from each team for the upcoming season by Sean Gentille, Shayna Goldman, and Dom Luszczyszyn.
Between Sept. 30 and Oct. 2, we’re previewing all 32 NHL teams in order of predicted regular-season finish, according to Dom’s model.
Beyond the projected point total and playoff finish, you’ll find a wildcard player that might have an unexpected impact on the forecast, a roster breakdown, one big question facing each team, and a best and worst-case scenario for each team.
• How these projections work
• Understanding projection uncertainty
32. San Jose Sharks
Points: 64.7
Playoffs: 0 percent
Stanley Cup: 0 percent
31. Columbus Blue Jackets
Points: 68.6
Playoffs: 0 percent
Stanley Cup: 0 percent
30. Anaheim Ducks
Points: 70.1
Playoffs: 0 percent
Stanley Cup: 0 percent
29. Chicago Blackhawks
Points: 77.1
Playoffs: 3 percent
Stanley Cup: 0 percent
28. Calgary Flames
Points: 78.9
Playoffs: 6 percent
Stanley Cup: 0 percent
27. Montreal Canadiens
Points: 80.6
Playoffs: 7 percent
Stanley Cup: 0 percent
26. Detroit Red Wings
Points: 80.0
Playoffs: 8 percent
Stanley Cup: 0 percent
25. St. Louis Blues
Points: 81.8
Playoffs: 10 percent
Stanley Cup: 0 percent
24. Philadelphia Flyers
Points: 81.9
Playoffs: 10 percent
Stanley Cup: 0 percent
23. Washington Capitals
Points: 85.3
Playoffs: 18 percent
Stanley Cup: 0 percent
22. Seattle Kraken
Points: 87.0
Playoffs: 27 percent
Stanley Cup: 0 percent
21. Pittsburgh Penguins
Points: 88.5
Playoffs: 30 percent
Stanley Cup: 0 percent
20. Buffalo Sabres
Points: 88.7
Playoffs: 30 percent
Stanley Cup: 0 percent
19. Ottawa Senators
Points: 89.8
Playoffs: 35 percent
Stanley Cup: 0 percent
18. Minnesota Wild
Points: 91.6
Playoffs: 47 percent
Stanley Cup: 1 percent
17. Utah Hockey Club
Points: 92.3
Playoffs: 51 percent
Stanley Cup: 1 percent
16. Los Angeles Kings
Points: 92.7
Playoffs: 55 percent
Stanley Cup: 1 percent
15. Vegas Golden Knights
Points: 95.9
Playoffs: 70 percent
Stanley Cup: 2 percent
14. New York Islanders
Points: 96.1
Playoffs: 67 percent
Stanley Cup: 2 percent
13. Tampa Bay Lightning
Points: 96.8
Playoffs: 69 percent
Stanley Cup: 2 percent
12. Boston Bruins
Points: 97.3
Playoffs: 71 percent
Stanley Cup: 3 percent
11. Nashville Predators
Points: 97.7
Playoffs: 75 percent
Stanley Cup: 3 percent
10. Winnipeg Jets
Points: 97.8
Playoffs: 75 percent
Stanley Cup: 4 percent
9. New Jersey Devils
Points: 99.2
Playoffs: 79 percent
Stanley Cup: 4 percent
8. New York Rangers
Points: 101.8
Playoffs: 87 percent
Stanley Cup: 6 percent
7. Carolina Hurricanes
Points: 103.1
Playoffs: 90 percent
Stanley Cup: 8 percent
6. Colorado Avalanche
Points: 103.8
Playoffs: 92 percent
Stanley Cup: 5 percent
5. Florida Panthers
Points: 104.78
Playoffs: 92 percent
Stanley Cup: 9 percent
4. Vancouver Canucks
Points: 105.4
Playoffs: 95 percent
Stanley Cup: 9 percent
3. Dallas Stars
Points: 105.6
Playoffs: 94 percent
Stanley Cup: 10 percent
