NHL Metropolitan Division 2026-27: Schedule & Standings
The Metropolitan Division is part of the NHL's Eastern Conference for 2026-27. It has eight teams: Carolina Hurricanes, Columbus Blue Jackets, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals. The top three teams in each division qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and two wild cards per conference fill the rest of the 16-team bracket. The first two rounds are played within the division. Open any team for its full schedule, puck-drop times and TV, plus a printable PDF and a calendar feed that updates itself.
The Metropolitan Division has 8 teams. Carolina Hurricanes lead the division at 11-2-2 with 24 points. 467 games involving these teams remain on the listed schedules.
This week
Saturday, October 31
| Time | Matchup | TV / stream | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2:00 PM EDT | Edmonton Oilers at New York Islanders | ESPN+ | 4–0 · Final |
| 7:00 PM EDT | Pittsburgh Penguins at Montreal Canadiens | ESPN+ | 4–5 · Final |
| 8:00 PM EDT | Columbus Blue Jackets at Dallas Stars | ESPN+ | 1–3 · Final |
Sunday, November 1
| Time | Matchup | TV / stream | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:00 PM EST | Winnipeg Jets at Carolina Hurricanes | NHL Net | Scheduled |
| 3:30 PM EST | Minnesota Wild at Washington Capitals | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| 4:00 PM EST | Utah Mammoth at Philadelphia Flyers | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| 6:00 PM EST | Edmonton Oilers at New York Rangers | NHL Net | Scheduled |
Tuesday, November 3
| Time | Matchup | TV / stream | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 PM EST | Dallas Stars at Washington Capitals | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| 7:00 PM EST | St. Louis Blues at New York Rangers | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| 7:00 PM EST | Vegas Golden Knights at Pittsburgh Penguins | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| 7:00 PM EST | Colorado Avalanche at Columbus Blue Jackets | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| 7:00 PM EST | Minnesota Wild at Philadelphia Flyers | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| 7:30 PM EST | Edmonton Oilers at New Jersey Devils | Disney+ / ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| 8:00 PM EST | Carolina Hurricanes at Nashville Predators | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
Thursday, November 5
| Time | Matchup | TV / stream | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 PM EST | Carolina Hurricanes at New York Islanders | Disney+ / ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| 7:00 PM EST | St. Louis Blues at New Jersey Devils | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| 7:00 PM EST | Philadelphia Flyers at New York Rangers | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| 7:00 PM EST | Boston Bruins at Pittsburgh Penguins | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| 7:00 PM EST | Dallas Stars at Columbus Blue Jackets | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
Friday, November 6
| Time | Matchup | TV / stream | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 PM EST | Columbus Blue Jackets at Buffalo Sabres | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
Saturday, November 7
| Time | Matchup | TV / stream | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 PM EST | Florida Panthers at Washington Capitals | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| 5:00 PM EST | New York Rangers at Seattle Kraken | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| 7:00 PM EST | New Jersey Devils at New York Islanders | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| 8:00 PM EST | Chicago Blackhawks at Carolina Hurricanes | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| 9:00 PM EST | Pittsburgh Penguins at Los Angeles Kings | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
Teams and standings
| Team | Record | Downloads |
|---|---|---|
| Carolina Hurricanes schedule | 11-2-2 · 24 pts | PDF · Calendar (.ics) |
| New Jersey Devils schedule | 9-5-0 · 18 pts | PDF · Calendar (.ics) |
| Washington Capitals schedule | 8-4-0 · 16 pts | PDF · Calendar (.ics) |
| New York Islanders schedule | 7-5-2 · 16 pts | PDF · Calendar (.ics) |
| New York Rangers schedule | 7-6-1 · 15 pts | PDF · Calendar (.ics) |
| Pittsburgh Penguins schedule | 5-6-2 · 12 pts | PDF · Calendar (.ics) |
| Columbus Blue Jackets schedule | 5-6-0 · 10 pts | PDF · Calendar (.ics) |
| Philadelphia Flyers schedule | 3-8-4 · 10 pts | PDF · Calendar (.ics) |
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