{"id":113165,"date":"2026-03-12T14:11:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T18:11:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/sin-categoria\/nhl-ranking-key-march-games-and-playoff-races\/"},"modified":"2026-03-12T14:11:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T18:11:11","slug":"nhl-ranking-key-march-games-and-playoff-races","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/nhl\/nhl-ranking-key-march-games-and-playoff-races\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Ranking: Key March Games and Playoff Races"},"content":{"rendered":"The NHL trade deadline for the 2025-26 season is just around the corner, and once the deals are finalized, the excitement for the playoffs will intensify. Alofoke Deportes brings you the NHL power rankings, along with the most important matches that define the season.\n\nThese rankings, compiled by hockey experts, analysts, and editors, are based on games played through Wednesday. Point percentages correspond to games through Thursday. Get ready for action!\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a4.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0305%2FNHL_power_rankings_26_03_06_16x9.png\" alt=\"Ilustraci\u00f3n de ESPN\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n<h2>NHL Power Rankings<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Colorado Avalanche<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\nPrevious position: 1. Percentage of points: 75.8%. Key match: March 6 against the Stars. An encounter that promises to be an epic duel.\n\nNext seven days: @ DAL (March 6), vs. MIN (March 8), vs. EDM (March 10), @ SEA (March 12).\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Dallas Stars<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\nPrevious position: 5. Percentage of points: 69.7%. Key match: March 21 against the Wild. A crucial match to define their position in the playoffs.\n\nNext seven days: vs. COL (March 6), vs. CHI (March 8), vs. VGK (March 10), vs. EDM (March 12).\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Carolina Hurricanes<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\nPrevious position: 3. Percentage of points: 68.9%. Key match: March 14 against the Lightning. An encounter that could be the Eastern Conference final.\n\nNext seven days: @ EDM (March 6), @ CGY (March 7), vs. PIT (March 10), vs. STL (March 12).\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Minnesota Wild<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\nPrevious position: 4. Percentage of points: 66.1%. Key game: March 24 against the Lightning. A possible preview of the Stanley Cup final.\n\nNext seven days: @ VGK (March 6), COL (March 8), vs. UTA (March 10), vs. PHI (March 12).\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Tampa Bay Lightning<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\nPrevious position: 2. Percentage of points: 66.7%. Key match: March 21 against the Oilers. An encounter that could define the path to the Stanley Cup.\n\nNext seven days: @ TOR (March 7), @ BUF (March 8), vs. CBJ (March 10), vs. DET (March 12).\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Buffalo Sabres<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\nPrevious position: 6. Percentage of points: 64.5%. Key match: March 8 against the Lightning. A crucial match for the race for the title of the Atlantic Division.\n\nUpcoming seven days: vs. NSH (March 7), vs. TB (March 8), vs. SJ (March 10), vs. WSH (March 12).\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Montreal Canadiens<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\nPrevious position: 9. Percentage of points: 62.5%. Key match: March 31 against the Lightning. A possible preview of the first round of the playoffs.\n\nNext seven days: @ ANA (March 6), @ LA (March 7), vs. TOR (March 10), @ OTT (March 11).\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Pittsburgh Penguins<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\nPrevious position: 8. Percentage of points: 61.5%. Key match: March 16 and 24 against the Avalanche. An encounter that could generate great interest.\n\nNext seven days: vs. PHI (March 7), vs. BOS (March 8), @ CAR (March 10), @ VGK (March 12).\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Detroit Red Wings<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\nPrevious position: 7. Percentage of points: 62.1%. Key match: March 27 against the Sabres. A key match against rivals from the Eastern Conference.\n\nUpcoming seven days: vs. FLA (March 6), @ NJ (March 8), @ FLA (March 10), @ TB (March 12).\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>New York Islanders<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\nPrevious position: 14. Percentage of points: 59.5%. Key match: March 30 against the Penguins. A rivalry with history in the playoffs.\n\nNext seven days: @ SJ (March 7), @ STL (March 10).\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Boston Bruins<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\nPrevious position: 11. Points percentage: 59.8%. Key game: March 17 against the Canadiens. A must-see game between division rivals.\n\nNext seven days: vs. WSH (March 7), @ PIT (March 8), vs. LA (March 10), vs. SJ (March 12).\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Vegas Golden Knights<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\nPrevious position: 10. Points percentage: 58.1%. Key game: March 8th and 26th against the Oilers. Crucial games for the Pacific Division.\n\nNext seven days: vs. MIN (March 6), vs. EDM (March 8), @ DAL (March 10), vs. PIT (March 12).\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Anaheim Ducks<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\nPrevious position: 16. Percentage of points: 59%. Key match: March 28 against the Oilers. A vital match against a team fighting for the playoffs.\n\nNext seven days: vs. MTL (March 6), vs. STL (March 8), @ WPG (March 10), @ TOR (March 12).\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Columbus Blue Jackets<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\nPrevious position: 22. Percentage of points: 59%. Key match: March 29 against the Bruins. A very important match against a playoff team.\n\nNext seven days: vs. UTA (March 7), vs. LA (March 9), @ TB (March 10), @ FLA (March 12).\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Utah Mammoth<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\nPrevious position: 12. Percentage of points: 56.5%. Key match: March 19 against the Golden Knights. A possible preview of the playoffs series.\n\nNext seven days: @ CBJ (March 7), @ CHI (March 9), @ MIN (March 10), vs. CHI (March 12).\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Edmonton Oilers<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\nPrevious position: 13. Percentage of points: 54.8%. Key game: March 8 and 26 against the Golden Knights. Games that could define their position in the Pacific Division.\n\nNext seven days: vs. CAR (March 6), @ VGK (March 8), @ COL (March 10), @ DAL (March 12).\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Ottawa Senators<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\nPrevious position: 21. Percentage of points: 56.6%. Key game: March 11 against the Canadiens. A crucial game to improve their position.\n\nNext seven days: @ SEA (March 7), @ VAN (March 9), vs. MTL (March 11).\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Washington Capitals<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\nPrevious position: 23. Percentage of points: 54.8%. Key match: March 11th and 31st against the Flyers. A match against a historic rival.\n\nUpcoming seven days: @ BOS (March 7), vs. CGY (March 9), @ PHI (March 11), @ BUF (March 12).\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Seattle Kraken<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\nPrevious position: 19. Percentage of points: 54.9%. Key match: March 14 against the Canucks. A key match to gain points.\n\nNext seven days: vs. OTT (March 7), vs. NSH (March 10), vs. COL (March 12).\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Philadelphia Flyers<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\nPrevious position: 20. Percentage of points: 54.9%. Key game: March 7 against the Penguins. A game against their state rival.\n\nNext seven days: @ PIT (March 7), vs. NYR (March 9), vs. WSH (March 11), @ MIN (March 12).\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>San Jose Sharks<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\nPrevious position: 18. Percentage of points: 54.2%. Key match: March 12 against the Bruins. A special match for a young star.\n\nNext seven days: vs. STL (March 6), vs. NYI (March 7), @ BUF (March 10), @ BOS (March 12).\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Toronto Maple Leafs<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\nPrevious position: 24. Percentage of points: 51.6%. Key match: March 21 against the Senators. A Saturday night classic.\n\nNext seven days: vs. TB (March 7), @ MTL (March 10), vs. ANA (March 12).\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Los Angeles Kings<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\nPrevious position: 17. Percentage of points: 52.5%. Key match: March 22 and 28 against the Mammoth. Seeking a place in the playoffs.\n\nNext seven days: vs. MTL (March 7), @ CBJ (March 9), @ BOS (March 10).\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Florida Panthers<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\nPrevious position: 15. Points percentage: 50.8%. Key games: March 6 and 10 against the Red Wings. A crucial series for their season.\n\nNext seven days: @ DET (March 6), vs. DET (March 10), vs. CBJ (March 12).\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>New Jersey Devils<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\nPrevious position: 25. Percentage of points: 51.6%. Key match: March 7 against the Rangers. A match with high rivalry.\n\nNext seven days: vs. NYR (March 7), vs. DET (March 8), vs. CGY (March 12).\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Nashville Predators<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\nPrevious position: 26. Percentage of points: 51.6%. Key match: March 10 and 19 against the Kraken. They need to score points against playoff teams.\n\nNext seven days: @ BUF (March 7), @ SEA (March 10), @ VAN (March 12).\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Winnipeg Jets<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\nPrevious position: 27. Points percentage: 49.2%. Key game: March 19 against the Bruins. A reunion of Olympic teammates.\n\nNext seven days: vs. VAN (March 7), vs. ANA (March 10), vs. NYR (March 12).\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Chicago Blackhawks<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\nPrevious position: 28. Percentage of points: 45.9%. Key match: March 24 against the Islanders. A clash between two great promises.\n\nNext seven days: vs. VAN (March 6), @ DAL (March 8), vs. UTA (March 9), @ UTA (March 12).\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Calgary Flames<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\nPrevious position: 30. Percentage of points: 45.1%. Key match: March 28 against the Canucks. Every point counts.\n\nNext seven days: vs. CAR (March 7), @ WSH (March 9), @ NYR (March 10), @ NJ (March 12).\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>New York Rangers<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\nPrevious position: 29. Points percentage: 45.9%. Key game: March 10 against the Flames. An important game for the draft.\n\nNext seven days: @ NJ (March 7), @ PHI (March 9), vs. CGY (March 10), @ WPG (March 12).\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>St. Louis Blues<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\nPrevious position: 31. Points percentage: 45.1%. Key game: March 18 against the Flames. Important for the draft.\n\nUpcoming seven days: @ SJ (March 6), @ ANA (March 8), vs. NYI (March 10), @ CAR (March 12).\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Vancouver Canucks<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\nPrevious position: 32. Percentage of points: 35.2%. Key match: March 26 against the Kings. The farewell of a great.\n\nNext seven days: @ CHI (March 6), @ WPG (March 7), vs. OTT (March 9), vs. NSH (March 12).","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The NHL trade deadline for the 2025-26 season is just around the corner, and once the deals are finalized, the excitement for the playoffs will intensify. Alofoke Deportes brings you the NHL power rankings, along with the most important matches that define the season. 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