Playoff Picture

Chicago Blackhawks Playoff Chances 2026-27

The Chicago Blackhawks are 5-13-2 (12 points), outside the West playoff spots (15th in the conference). They make the playoffs in 1% of our simulations and win the Stanley Cup in <1%.

Updated · Through games of November 14, 2026 · 20 of 84 games played per team on average

1%Make playoffs
<1%Win Central
<1%Reach conf. finals
<1%Win Stanley Cup
70 pointsProjected points
31stPower rating rank
64Games left (30 home)
OT1Streak

Next 10 games

DateOpponentWin prob.Playoffs if WPlayoffs if L
Tue, Nov 17vs Toronto Maple Leafs (8-12-2)43%––
Thu, Nov 19vs Columbus Blue Jackets (7-11-0)46%––
Sat, Nov 21@ Calgary Flames (9-10-1)41%2%1%
Sun, Nov 22@ Vancouver Canucks (3-17-1)48%––
Wed, Nov 25@ Seattle Kraken (9-8-1)38%––
Fri, Nov 27vs New York Rangers (12-8-1)37%––
Sun, Nov 29vs Minnesota Wild (15-3-4)29%2%1%
Mon, Nov 30@ Winnipeg Jets (10-8-3)35%2%1%
Thu, Dec 3@ Nashville Predators (11-4-5)30%––
Fri, Dec 4@ St. Louis Blues (9-9-2)35%––

Central standings

TeamW-L-OTLPTSPlayoffsWin div
Minnesota Wild15-3-43498%61%
Nashville Predators11-4-52785%13%
Colorado Avalanche12-6-32789%18%
Dallas Stars11-6-22464%4%
Utah Mammoth10-8-32343%1%
Winnipeg Jets10-8-32348%2%
St. Louis Blues9-9-22042%1%
Chicago Blackhawks5-13-2121%<1%

Playoff path

MilestoneChance
Make the playoffs1%
Win the division<1%
Win a first-round series<1%
Reach the conference finals<1%
Reach the Stanley Cup Final<1%
Win the Stanley Cup<1%

Frequently asked questions

Will the Chicago Blackhawks make the playoffs?

Our model gives the Blackhawks a 1% chance to make the 2027 NHL playoffs. They are 5-13-2 and outside the West playoff spots (15th in the conference).

What are the Chicago Blackhawks' chances to win the Stanley Cup?

<1%, with a <1% chance to reach the Stanley Cup Final.

What is the Chicago Blackhawks' projected record?

The simulations project about 70 points over the 84-game season (now 12 points in 20 games).