EntertainmentTVSportsHockeyHomepage Post Left 1Sports Featured Post Left Canadian NHL Teams Playoff Prospects: 7 Surprising Storylines for the Rest of the Season (2026) By Dhanush Mohan Kumar - February 20, 2026 0 Share FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Table of Contents Toggle Canadian NHL teams playoff prospects: 7 Critical Storylines for the Rest of the Season (2026)Quick Snapshot: Where Canada’s Teams Stand Right Now1) Montreal Canadiens: A Real Playoff Team, But the Details Matter2) Toronto Maple Leafs: A Smaller Margin for Error Than Fans Expect3) Ottawa Senators: The “Prove It” Stretch4) Edmonton Oilers: Canada’s Best Shot at a Deep Run5) Winnipeg Jets: The Second Half Has to Be a Climb6) Calgary Flames: A Tough Road, But Not Impossible7) Vancouver Canucks: The Steepest Climb BackWhat Usually Decides Playoff Spots for Canadian TeamsBottom Line: Who’s Most Likely to Make Noise?Related Reading (Internal Link)Article Abstract Membership Required This content is available to members only. Sign up to unlock access or log in if you already have an account. Sign Up Log In
