The Pittsburgh Penguins have a 23% chance to make the 2026–27 NHL playoffs with a 7-10-2 record. Win Division: 1% · Wild Card: 9% · Presidents' Trophy: <1%. Updated daily via 100,000 Monte Carlo simulations of the remaining schedule.
| Outcome | Probability |
|---|---|
| Make Playoffs | 23% |
| Win Division | 1% |
| Wild Card | 9% |
| Presidents' Trophy | <1% |
| Win Stanley Cup | 1% |
The Pittsburgh Penguins are 6th in the Metropolitan Division at 7-10-2 (16 points) after 19 games, 16 points behind the Carolina Hurricanes.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Record (W-L-OTL) | 7-10-2 |
| Points | 16 |
| Games played | 19 |
| Place in the Metropolitan Division | 6th |
| Place in the Eastern Conference | 14th |
| Goals for / against | 61 / 67 (-6) |
| Next game | 2026-11-14 vs Ottawa Senators |
| Rank | Team | Record | PTS | GP | GF | GA | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carolina Hurricanes | 15-3-2 | 32 | 20 | 82 | 46 | +36 |
| 2 | New Jersey Devils | 14-6-0 | 28 | 20 | 73 | 57 | +16 |
| 3 | New York Rangers | 11-8-1 | 23 | 20 | 59 | 56 | +3 |
| 4 | Washington Capitals | 10-7-0 | 20 | 17 | 58 | 58 | 0 |
| 5 | New York Islanders | 8-6-4 | 20 | 18 | 54 | 54 | 0 |
| 6 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 7-10-2 | 16 | 19 | 61 | 67 | -6 |
| 7 | Philadelphia Flyers | 5-10-6 | 16 | 21 | 47 | 69 | -22 |
| 8 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 7-10-0 | 14 | 17 | 42 | 54 | -12 |
The Pittsburgh Penguins currently hold a 7-10-2 record through 19 games, accumulating 16 points in the 2026–27 season. This places them 7th in the Metropolitan Division and 15th in the Eastern Conference standings. Their playoff chances are currently assessed at 23%, with a slim 1% probability of winning their division and a 9% chance of securing a Wild Card spot. The Presidents' Trophy probability stands at 0%.
For fans, these probabilities indicate that while a playoff berth is still a possibility, the path ahead is challenging. The 23% playoff probability suggests that significant improvement will be required over the remaining 65 games to reach the postseason. The low division and Wild Card odds underscore the need for a substantial turnaround to climb the competitive Eastern Conference standings from their current projected final points total of 87.
The 2026–27 season for the Pittsburgh Penguins has seen the team post a 7-10-2 record through its first 19 games. This performance has resulted in a negative goal differential, with 61 goals scored for and 67 goals against, equating to a -6 differential overall or -0.32 per game. With 65 games remaining, the team is currently projected to finish with 87 points, positioning them 15th in the Eastern Conference.
To improve their standing and increase their playoff probability, the Pittsburgh Penguins will need to significantly enhance their performance over the remaining 65 games. With a current projected final points total of 87, exceeding this projection will be crucial for climbing out of the 15th spot in the Eastern Conference and challenging for a top-three divisional spot or a Wild Card position. Consistency in their goal differential will be key to any potential climb.
The <strong>Pittsburgh Penguins</strong> currently have a 23% probability of making the playoffs in the <strong>2026–27 season</strong>. This projection is based on their 7-10-2 record and 16 points through 19 games, placing them 15th in the Eastern Conference. A significant improvement in their performance over the remaining 65 games would be necessary to secure a postseason berth.
The <strong>Pittsburgh Penguins'</strong> playoff odds for the <strong>2026–27 season</strong> are currently at 23%. This includes a 1% chance to win their division and a 9% chance to secure a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. Their Presidents' Trophy probability is 0%.
The <strong>Penguins</strong> currently rank 7th in the Metropolitan Division with 16 points through 19 games. Their probability of winning the division is a low 1%. Overcoming this deficit and climbing past six other teams would require a substantial and sustained winning streak against their divisional rivals.
The <strong>Pittsburgh Penguins</strong> hold a 9% probability of securing a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference for the <strong>2026–27 season</strong>. Currently 15th in the conference, they would need to surpass several teams to claim one of the two Wild Card positions. Their current projected final points total of 87 indicates a challenging path to a Wild Card berth.
Probabilities generated via 100,000 Monte Carlo simulations of the remaining schedule · updated daily at 9 AM ET · data through 2026-11-12. How it works.