Which NHL teams could make postseason after missing last season?

TRENDINGChiefs edge Colts in OTWeek 2 winners and losersMLB playoff pictureBears' disastrous dayCFP Misery IndexStory byStory byWhich NHL teams could make postseason after missing last season?Mike Brehm, USA TODAYMon, September 21, 2026 at 10:31 AM UTC·3 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended Stories15 best NHL forwards heading into 2026-27 seasonHere are the 15 best NHL forwards heading into 2026-27 based on stats, playoff impact, awards, contracts and health.The Big LeadNHL Central Division Preview: Are the Blackhawks Prone to Rise?The NHL’s Central Division was arguably the most competitive in the 2025-26 season. In a season with more competitive rosters than usual, the Central led the charge in many ways. 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Here is their magic number.The OklahomanMaple Leafs’ Auston Matthews Comes Clean On Sergei Bobrovsky AdditionAs part of the major overhaul of the Toronto Maple Leafs during the offseason, general manager John Chayka switched up their goaltending by not only trading Joseph Woll to the Philadelphia Flyers, but also signing Sergei Bobrovsky from the divisional rival Florida Panthers.Bobrovsky, who was unable to come to terms on a new deal with […] The post Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews Comes Clean On Sergei Bobrovsky Addition appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYNY Rangers Have Made the Most in NHL Draft Despite Lack of PicksThe New York Rangers have done a great job identifying players later in the NHL draft.New York Rangers On SICanadiens Could Cash In on Team Starved for a GoalieThe Montreal Canadiens could take advantage of the market, profiting from a goalie-strapped team at some point this season. 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Atlanta punched its ticket to the 2026 MLB postseason Friday night, defeating the Houston Astros 6-2 to clinch at least a National League Wild Card spot. The victory gave the Braves their eighth playoff appearance in the last nine…Easy SportzPuck Drop Preview: 2026-27 St. Louis BluesLast Word On Hockey‘s Puck Drop Previews are back for the 2026-27 season! As the regular season approaches, Last Word will preview each team’s current outlook and stories to watch for the upcoming year. We’ll also do our best to project how things will go for each team throughout the campaign. Today, we’re previewing the 2026-27 St. Louis …Last Word on SportsDespite improvement, Pirates’ ’26 Season will officially end in familiar spotThe Pirates will not be part of the MLB playoffs for an 11th straight season. With the Padres defeating the Marlins on Friday night, Pittsburgh has been officially eliminated from the postseason.WPXI