NHL Weekly Roundup: Oct 19 to Oct 25
Carolina led the NHL with 20 points and Boston led the Atlantic with 19 entering Sunday, Oct 25, while Edmonton and Vegas were tied atop the Pacific at 17.
Overview
This roundup covers the NHL week of Oct 19 to Oct 25, 2026, in the early part of the 2026-27 season. It shows who leads each division, which results stood out and which game to watch next week. Use it to catch up quickly on the early standings.
At a glance
- Carolina leads the league with 20 points (9-2-2); Boston is next with 19 points (9-2-1).
- Edmonton (8-2-1) and Vegas (8-4-1) are tied for the Pacific lead at 17 points.
- On Saturday, Oct 24, Toronto beat Edmonton 7-2 and Carolina shut out St. Louis 4-0.
- Vancouver has the fewest points in the league with 5, and Philadelphia has just 9 points at 3-7-3.
League snapshot
Standings below are as of Sunday morning, Oct 25, before that day's games.
Atlantic: Boston leads with 19 points (9-2-1). Ottawa (8-4-0) and Toronto (7-4-2) each have 16 points, and Tampa Bay (7-3-1) has 15.
Metropolitan: Carolina leads with 20 points (9-2-2). The New York Rangers (7-5-1) have 15 points and New Jersey (7-4-0) has 14. Philadelphia (3-7-3) has 9 points.
Central: Minnesota (8-3-2) leads with 18 points after beating Vancouver 4-2 on Sunday, ahead of Utah (8-4-0) with 16.
Pacific: Edmonton (8-2-1) and Vegas (8-4-1) each have 17 points, ahead of Seattle (7-4-1) with 15.
Notable results
Toronto beat Edmonton 7-2 on Saturday, Oct 24, a result that kept Edmonton level with Vegas at the top of the Pacific rather than ahead of it. Carolina beat St. Louis 4-0 the same night to extend its lead in the Metropolitan Division.
William Nylander scored his 300th career NHL goal in Toronto's win. Also on Saturday, Nikita Kucherov became Tampa Bay's all-time points leader with 1,138, passing Steven Stamkos, in a loss at Utah.
On Sunday, Montreal beat Winnipeg 2-1 in the outdoor Heritage Classic at Princess Auto Stadium, with Jacob Fowler making 33 saves. Quinn Hughes reached 500 career NHL points in his first game back in Vancouver, and Minnesota won 4-2.
At the bottom of the league, Vancouver has 5 points, and both Chicago and Los Angeles (2-5-2) have 6.
What to watch next week
The two division leaders in the East meet on Tuesday, Oct 27, when Boston visits Carolina. The game pairs the league's top two teams by points entering the week. The full league schedule is available on NHL.com.
Frequently asked questions
Who has the most points in the NHL?
Carolina, with 20 points at 9-2-2 entering Sunday, Oct 25.
Who leads the Atlantic Division?
Boston leads the Atlantic with 19 points and a 9-2-1 record.
Which teams are tied for the Pacific lead?
Edmonton and Vegas each have 17 points.
Which team has the fewest points?
Vancouver, with 5 points.