Pittsburgh Penguins Playoff Chances 2026-27
The Pittsburgh Penguins are 7-11-2 (16 points), outside the East playoff spots (15th in the conference). They make the playoffs in 10% 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
10%Make playoffs
<1%Win Metropolitan
1%Reach conf. finals
<1%Win Stanley Cup
82 pointsProjected points
24thPower rating rank
64Games left (33 home)
L1Streak
Next 10 games
| Date | Opponent | Win prob. |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 19 | vs St. Louis Blues (9-9-2) | 48% |
| Sat, Nov 21 | @ Nashville Predators (11-4-5) | 37% |
| Sun, Nov 22 | @ Dallas Stars (11-6-2) | 41% |
| Wed, Nov 25 | vs Calgary Flames (9-10-1) | 55% |
| Fri, Nov 27 | @ Buffalo Sabres (8-8-4) | 49% |
| Sat, Nov 28 | vs Toronto Maple Leafs (8-12-2) | 51% |
| Mon, Nov 30 | vs Columbus Blue Jackets (7-11-0) | 54% |
| Wed, Dec 2 | @ St. Louis Blues (9-9-2) | 43% |
| Sat, Dec 5 | vs New Jersey Devils (15-6-0) | 40% |
| Sun, Dec 6 | vs San Jose Sharks (9-11-2) | 55% |
Metropolitan standings
| Team | W-L-OTL | PTS | Playoffs | Win div |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Hurricanes | 16-3-2 | 34 | 98% | 64% |
| New Jersey Devils | 15-6-0 | 30 | 92% | 24% |
| New York Rangers | 12-8-1 | 25 | 66% | 6% |
| New York Islanders | 9-6-4 | 22 | 53% | 3% |
| Washington Capitals | 10-8-0 | 20 | 46% | 2% |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 6-10-6 | 18 | 8% | <1% |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 7-11-2 | 16 | 10% | <1% |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | 7-11-0 | 14 | 8% | <1% |
Playoff path
| Milestone | Chance |
|---|---|
| Make the playoffs | 10% |
| Win the division | <1% |
| Win a first-round series | 4% |
| Reach the conference finals | 1% |
| Reach the Stanley Cup Final | 1% |
| Win the Stanley Cup | <1% |
Frequently asked questions
Will the Pittsburgh Penguins make the playoffs?
Our model gives the Penguins a 10% chance to make the 2027 NHL playoffs. They are 7-11-2 and outside the East playoff spots (15th in the conference).
What are the Pittsburgh Penguins' chances to win the Stanley Cup?
<1%, with a 1% chance to reach the Stanley Cup Final.
What is the Pittsburgh Penguins' projected record?
The simulations project about 82 points over the 84-game season (now 16 points in 20 games).