2015 NHL Standings: Who’s on Top?
Contents
- 2015 NHL Standings Who’s on Top?
- The Top 5 NHL teams of 2015
- The Bottom 5 NHL teams of 2015
- The Most Improved NHL teams of 2015
- The Most Disappointing NHL teams of 2015
- The Biggest Surprises of the 2015 NHL Season
- The Biggest Flops of the 2015 NHL Season
- The Most Exciting NHL teams of 2015
- The Most Boring NHL teams of 2015
- The NHL teams with the Most Potential for 2016
The 2015 NHL season is well underway, and teams are jockeying for position in the standings. Who’s on top so far?
2015 NHL Standings Who’s on Top?
The 2015 NHL Standings are out, and the teams are jockeying for position. Who’s on top?
The Tampa Bay Lightning are on top of the NHL Standings with a record of 54-23-5. They are followed by the Chicago Blackhawks (52-24-6), the Anaheim Ducks (51-24-7), and the Washington Capitals (50-24-8).
The Lightning have been on a roll lately, winning 10 of their last 12 games. They will look to continue their winning ways when they take on the Chicago Blackhawks tonight.
Who do you think will come out on top in the 2015 NHL standings?
The Top 5 NHL teams of 2015
The 2015 NHL season is in Full Swing and as we approach the stretch run, it’s time to take a look at which teams are on top. As of right now, here are the top 5 NHL teams
1. Montreal Canadiens – The Canadiens have been the best team in the NHL all season long and they currently sit atop the standings with 107 points. They have a great mix of veteran firepower and young talent, and they’re led by goaltender Carey Price, who is having one of the best seasons in recent memory.
2. New York Rangers – The Rangers have been one of the most consistent teams in the NHL over the last few years, and they’re once again near the top of the standings with 100 points. They’re led by goaltender Henrik Lundqvist, who is always among the league’s best, and they have a deep and talented roster that can compete with anyone.
3. Chicago Blackhawks – The Blackhawks are another team that has been near the top of the standings for several years now, and they currently sit in third place with 97 points. They’re led by forwards Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews, who are two of the best players in the league, and they have a lot of experience winning big games.
4. Tampa Bay Lightning – The Lightning are one of the most exciting teams in the NHL, and they currently sit in fourth place with 94 points. They’re led by young superstar Steven Stamkos, who is one of the best goal-scorers in the league, and they have a deep and talented roster that can compete with anyone.
5. Anaheim Ducks – The Ducks are another team that has been near the top of the standings for several years now, and they currently sit in fifth place with 93 points. They’re led by forwards Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry, who are two of the best players in the league, and they have a lot of experience winning big games.
The Bottom 5 NHL teams of 2015
As the 2015 NHL season comes to a close, we take a look at the bottom 5 teams in the standings. These teams have struggled all season and will likely miss the playoffs.
1. Buffalo Sabres – The Sabres have had a tough season, finishing with a 23-51-8 record. They have the worst offense in the NHL, scoring just 2.27 goals per game
2. Arizona Coyotes – The Coyotes have also struggled offensively, scoring 2.43 goals per game (28th in the NHL). They have a 24-50-8 record and will miss the playoffs for the second straight season.
3. Edmonton Oilers – The Oilers have been one of the worst teams in the NHL for several years now and this season was no different. They finished with a 24-44-14 record, scoring 2.44 goals per game (27th in the NHL).
4. Carolina Hurricanes – The Hurricanes had high hopes for this season but failed to meet expectations, finishing with a 30-47-5 record. They scored just 2.33 goals per game (30th in the NHL) and will miss the playoffs for the seventh straight season.
5. Toronto Maple Leafs – The Maple Leafs are one of the most disappointing teams in the NHL this season. They were expected to compete for a playoff spot but instead finished with a 30-42-10 record, scoring 2.55 goals per game (24th in the NHL).
The Most Improved NHL teams of 2015
The NHL season is winding down, and as teams push for a playoff berth, there are a few that have shown marked improvement from last season. Here’s a look at the most improved teams of 2015.
The Tampa Bay Lightning were one of the worst teams in the league last year, but have turned things around in a big way in 2015. They currently sit atop the Eastern Conference standings and look like a team that could make a deep run in the playoffs.
The Winnipeg Jets are another team that has taken a big leap forward this season. They’re currently in a playoff spot and look like they could be a tough out for any team in the postseason.
The Nashville Predators have also been much improved this season. They’re currently second in the Central Division and look like they could be a dark horse in the Western Conference playoffs.
The Most Disappointing NHL teams of 2015
The 2015 NHL season was one of the most competitive and unpredictable in recent memory, with plenty of teams falling short of expectations. Here’s a look at the most disappointing NHL teams of 2015.
The Chicago Blackhawks were the defending Stanley Cup champions and one of the preseason favorites to win it all again in 2015. However, they struggled throughout the regular season and were eventually eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Nashville Predators
The Los Angeles Kings were another team that was expected to contend for the Stanley Cup but they also fell short of expectations. They finished outside of the Playoff Picture altogether and will have to watch the playoffs from home.
The San Jose Sharks were yet another team that failed to live up to expectations in 2015. They finished near the bottom of the standings and will be watching the playoffs from home as well.
These are just a few of the most disappointing NHL teams from 2015. It’s safe to say that none of these teams met their preseason expectations and that they will all be looking to Bounce Back in 2016.
The Biggest Surprises of the 2015 NHL Season
The NHL season is officially over, and we have our winner. The Chicago Blackhawks have taken home the Stanley Cup for the third time in six years. But they were not the only team to surprise us this season. Here are the top five surprises of the 2015 NHL season
5. The Nashville Predators make the playoffs
After just missing the playoffs last year, the Nashville Predators came out firing on all cylinders this season. Led by goaltender Pekka Rinne, the Predators finished second in the Central Division with a record of 47-25-10. They would go on to lose to the eventual Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks in the first round of the playoffs, but their regular season was a big surprise.
4. The Montreal Canadiens miss the playoffs
After winning their division last year, the Montreal Canadiens were one of the favorites to win the Stanley Cup this year. But things did not go as planned for them. They struggled all season and ended up missing the playoffs altogether. They were especially hurt by injuries to goaltender Carey Price and defenseman P.K Subban.
3. The Winnipeg Jets make a big jump
After missing the playoffs last year, many expected the Winnipeg Jets to be better this season. But nobody expected them to be this good. The Jets finished with a record of 43-26-13, good for second place in the Central Division They would ultimately lose to the Anaheim Ducks in seven games in the Western Conference Finals, but their Regular Season was a big surprise.
2. The Edmonton Oilers are awful again
It seems like every year we say that next year will be different for the Edmonton Oilers And every year they find a way to disappoint us. They finished with a league-Worst Record of 24-44-14 this season and showed no signs of improvement from previous years. It’s hard to believe that a team with so much young talent can be so bad for so long, but that’s exactly what’s happened to the Oilers over the past decade or so.
1 .The Chicago Blackhawks win another Stanley Cup
The Chicago Blackhawks are no strangers to winning Stanley Cups having won three in six years already. But after finishing sixth in
The Biggest Flops of the 2015 NHL Season
The 2015 NHL season has been full of surprises. Some teams that were expected to do well have struggled, while some that were expected to struggle have thrived. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the biggest flops of the season so far.
The Chicago Blackhawks were one of the favorites to win the Stanley Cup this year, but they have been one of the biggest flops. They currently sit in last place in the Central Division with a record of 15-15-4. They have been plagued by injuries all season, and their star players have not been performing up to their usual standards.
The Los Angeles Kings were another team that was expected to do well this year, but they have also been a disappointment. They are currently in last place in the Pacific Division with a record of 16-15-3. They have had trouble scoring goals all season, and their defense has been leaky at times.
The Tampa Bay Lightning were one of the best teams in the league last year, but they have taken a Step Back this year. They are currently third in the Atlantic Division with a record of 18-13-3, but they are still mired in mediocrity. Their offense has not been as potent as it was last year, and their defense has been inconsistent at times.
The New York Rangers were one of the best teams in the league last year, but they have also taken a step back this year. They are currently second in the Metropolitan Division with a record of 20-11-4, but they are still not living up to expectations. Their offense has stalled at times, and their defense has been uncharacteristically porous at times.
The Most Exciting NHL teams of 2015
It’s been an exciting year for the NHL, with plenty of upsets and close games. But which teams have been the most exciting to watch in 2015? Here’s a look at the standings as of December 1st:
1. Chicago Blackhawks 42 points, 21 wins, 9 losses
2. Tampa Bay Lightning 42 points, 19 wins, 11 losses
3. Montreal Canadiens: 41 points, 20 wins, 11 losses
4. Anaheim Ducks: 39 points, 18 wins, 11 losses
5. Nashville Predators 37 points, 16 wins, 11 losses
6. Los Angeles Kings: 36 points, 17 wins, 12 losses
7. St. Louis Blues 34 points, 17 wins, 14 losses
8. Pittsburgh Penguins 33 points, 16 wins 13 losses
The Most Boring NHL teams of 2015
NHL teams are always fighting for position in the standings, but some teams are more exciting to watch than others. In 2015, the mostboring NHL teams were the Los Angeles Kings, the Chicago Blackhawks, and the Washington Capitals These teams were at the top of the standings all year, but they didn’t put up many exciting moments.
The NHL teams with the Most Potential for 2016
With the 2015-2016 NHL season in full swing, there are a few teams that seem to be leading the pack so far. The Chicago Blackhawks, Dallas Stars and Anaheim Ducks all have great records and look like they could go far this season. each team has their own strengths and weaknesses, but they all have potential to make it to the Stanley Cup this year.