NHL Hockey 8-Hour Briefing

Last updated: March 13, 2026, 11:48 AM ET

NHL Playoff Landscape

Edmonton faces a challenging path in the Stanley Cup projections, with their postseason route potentially requiring a first-round matchup against a division rival, while fantasy managers target high-upside players from each roster to bolster their postseason lineups ahead of the ESPN Fantasy playoffs. The Oilers' draft lottery positioning also remains a subplot as teams balance playoff push with future asset accumulation.