Florida Panthers Playoff Chances 2026-27
The Florida Panthers are 12-7-2 (26 points), holding the second East wild card. They make the playoffs in 60% of our simulations and win the Stanley Cup in 2%.
Updated · Through games of November 14, 2026 · 20 of 84 games played per team on average
60%Make playoffs
8%Win Atlantic
12%Reach conf. finals
2%Win Stanley Cup
97 pointsProjected points
13thPower rating rank
63Games left (35 home)
W3Streak
Next 10 games
| Date | Opponent | Win prob. |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Nov 15 | @ Dallas Stars (11-6-2) | 48% |
| Tue, Nov 17 | vs Edmonton Oilers (15-3-3) | 46% |
| Sat, Nov 21 | vs Buffalo Sabres (8-8-4) | 61% |
| Wed, Nov 25 | vs Ottawa Senators (13-6-2) | 52% |
| Fri, Nov 27 | @ Washington Capitals (10-8-0) | 49% |
| Sat, Nov 28 | vs Tampa Bay Lightning (13-5-2) | 49% |
| Tue, Dec 1 | @ New York Islanders (9-6-4) | 48% |
| Thu, Dec 3 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs (8-12-2) | 52% |
| Sat, Dec 5 | @ Montreal Canadiens (12-4-4) | 47% |
| Tue, Dec 8 | vs Boston Bruins (13-6-1) | 47% |
Atlantic standings
| Team | W-L-OTL | PTS | Playoffs | Win div |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 13-5-2 | 28 | 85% | 29% |
| Montreal Canadiens | 12-4-4 | 28 | 73% | 16% |
| Ottawa Senators | 13-6-2 | 28 | 73% | 14% |
| Boston Bruins | 13-6-1 | 27 | 86% | 31% |
| Florida Panthers | 12-7-2 | 26 | 60% | 8% |
| Buffalo Sabres | 8-8-4 | 20 | 11% | <1% |
| Detroit Red Wings | 8-10-3 | 19 | 18% | 1% |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 8-12-2 | 18 | 13% | <1% |
Playoff path
| Milestone | Chance |
|---|---|
| Make the playoffs | 60% |
| Win the division | 8% |
| Win a first-round series | 26% |
| Reach the conference finals | 12% |
| Reach the Stanley Cup Final | 5% |
| Win the Stanley Cup | 2% |
Frequently asked questions
Will the Florida Panthers make the playoffs?
Our model gives the Panthers a 60% chance to make the 2027 NHL playoffs. They are 12-7-2 and holding the second East wild card.
What are the Florida Panthers' chances to win the Stanley Cup?
2%, with a 5% chance to reach the Stanley Cup Final.
What is the Florida Panthers' projected record?
The simulations project about 97 points over the 84-game season (now 26 points in 21 games).