Since 2019-20, the Washington Capitals have the most wins by a team in a season in their first 50 games, with 34 wins in 2019-20.
| TEAM | W | SEASON | GP | L | OTL | PTS | PTS% | SOW | SOL | G | GA | DIFF | PP% | PK% | S/GP | S% | SA/GP | SV% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Capitals | 34 | 2019-20 | 50 | 11 | 5 | 73 | .730 | 3 | 2 | 178 | 144 | 34 | 20.5 | 84.5 | 32.14 | 11.1 | 29.88 | .904 |
| 2 |  | Penguins | 31 | 2019-20 | 50 | 14 | 5 | 67 | .670 | 3 | 0 | 165 | 136 | 29 | 19.6 | 82.1 | 32.38 | 10.2 | 29.84 | .909 |
| 3 |  | Lightning | 30 | 2019-20 | 50 | 15 | 5 | 65 | .650 | 2 | 0 | 179 | 142 | 37 | 26.5 | 83.0 | 31.80 | 11.3 | 31.18 | .909 |
| 4 |  | Blues | 30 | 2019-20 | 50 | 12 | 8 | 68 | .680 | 0 | 3 | 159 | 134 | 25 | 24.8 | 82.1 | 30.38 | 10.5 | 30.04 | .911 |
| 5 |  | Islanders | 29 | 2019-20 | 50 | 15 | 6 | 64 | .640 | 3 | 2 | 143 | 134 | 9 | 19.1 | 79.6 | 29.40 | 9.7 | 31.60 | .915 |
| 6 |  | Hurricanes | 29 | 2019-20 | 50 | 18 | 3 | 61 | .610 | 3 | 0 | 156 | 132 | 24 | 21.3 | 83.5 | 33.44 | 9.3 | 28.74 | .908 |
| 7 |  | Bruins | 28 | 2019-20 | 50 | 10 | 12 | 68 | .680 | 0 | 7 | 166 | 126 | 40 | 26.3 | 83.8 | 31.46 | 10.6 | 30.82 | .918 |
| 8 |  | Stars | 28 | 2019-20 | 50 | 18 | 4 | 60 | .600 | 2 | 2 | 129 | 125 | 4 | 18.8 | 83.0 | 30.62 | 8.4 | 31.52 | .921 |
| 9 |  | Avalanche | 28 | 2019-20 | 50 | 16 | 6 | 62 | .620 | 0 | 1 | 182 | 148 | 34 | 18.9 | 79.1 | 33.14 | 11.0 | 32.02 | .908 |
| 10 |  | Panthers | 28 | 2019-20 | 50 | 17 | 5 | 61 | .610 | 3 | 3 | 180 | 164 | 16 | 23.6 | 77.7 | 33.20 | 10.8 | 32.16 | .898 |
| 11 |  | Canucks | 28 | 2019-20 | 50 | 18 | 4 | 60 | .600 | 3 | 1 | 162 | 149 | 13 | 23.4 | 81.0 | 31.48 | 10.3 | 32.48 | .908 |
| 12 |  | Flyers | 27 | 2019-20 | 50 | 17 | 6 | 60 | .600 | 5 | 5 | 153 | 145 | 8 | 19.5 | 82.2 | 31.60 | 9.7 | 29.22 | .901 |
| 13 |  | Blue Jackets | 26 | 2019-20 | 50 | 16 | 8 | 60 | .600 | 0 | 2 | 134 | 125 | 9 | 17.1 | 82.4 | 31.84 | 8.4 | 30.34 | .918 |
| 14 |  | Flames | 26 | 2019-20 | 50 | 19 | 5 | 57 | .570 | 5 | 0 | 130 | 147 | -17 | 18.5 | 82.5 | 31.38 | 8.3 | 32.36 | .909 |
| 15 |  | Maple Leafs | 26 | 2019-20 | 50 | 17 | 7 | 59 | .590 | 1 | 4 | 180 | 163 | 17 | 23.7 | 76.4 | 33.62 | 10.7 | 32.64 | .900 |
| 16 |  | Oilers | 26 | 2019-20 | 50 | 18 | 6 | 58 | .580 | 2 | 2 | 156 | 155 | 1 | 29.6 | 82.3 | 29.28 | 10.7 | 31.44 | .901 |
| 17 |  | Rangers | 25 | 2019-20 | 50 | 21 | 4 | 54 | .540 | 0 | 2 | 163 | 159 | 4 | 22.2 | 78.7 | 30.42 | 10.7 | 34.24 | .907 |
| 18 |  | Jets | 25 | 2019-20 | 50 | 21 | 4 | 54 | .540 | 3 | 1 | 146 | 155 | -9 | 19.6 | 75.0 | 30.60 | 9.5 | 33.04 | .906 |
| 19 |  | Golden Knights | 25 | 2019-20 | 50 | 19 | 6 | 56 | .560 | 3 | 0 | 152 | 151 | 1 | 21.9 | 78.8 | 34.20 | 8.9 | 30.56 | .901 |
| 20 |  | Blackhawks | 24 | 2019-20 | 50 | 20 | 6 | 54 | .540 | 2 | 4 | 150 | 153 | -3 | 15.3 | 83.1 | 30.92 | 9.7 | 35.34 | .913 |
| 21 |  | Predators | 24 | 2019-20 | 50 | 19 | 7 | 55 | .550 | 2 | 3 | 167 | 165 | 2 | 17.3 | 73.4 | 33.66 | 9.9 | 29.86 | .889 |
| 22 |  | Wild | 23 | 2019-20 | 50 | 21 | 6 | 52 | .520 | 1 | 2 | 155 | 164 | -9 | 20.5 | 74.8 | 29.46 | 10.5 | 30.94 | .894 |
| 23 |  | Canadiens | 22 | 2019-20 | 50 | 21 | 7 | 51 | .510 | 3 | 1 | 152 | 156 | -4 | 20.6 | 78.9 | 34.92 | 8.7 | 31.64 | .901 |
| 24 |  | Sabres | 22 | 2019-20 | 50 | 21 | 7 | 51 | .510 | 1 | 1 | 146 | 156 | -10 | 19.3 | 74.0 | 29.56 | 9.9 | 31.40 | .901 |
| 25 |  | Hockey Club | 21 | 2024-25 | 50 | 21 | 8 | 50 | .500 | 0 | 2 | 141 | 148 | -7 | 22.5 | 81.8 | 27.44 | 10.3 | 28.40 | .896 |
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Team Leaders 
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32
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39
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Team Rankings
G/GP
3.18
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2.90
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PP%
17.8
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PK%
80.2
14th
2025-26 Division Standings
| TEAM | W | L | OTL | PTS | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
53 | 22 | 7 | 113 | 56 | |
43 | 27 | 12 | 98 | 7 | |
41 | 25 | 16 | 98 | 25 | |
 Capitals | 43 | 30 | 9 | 95 | 19 |
40 | 30 | 12 | 92 | 0 | |
43 | 34 | 5 | 91 | -8 | |
42 | 37 | 3 | 87 | -24 | |
34 | 39 | 9 | 77 | -12 |
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NHL 2025-26 Standings
| Central Division | W | L | OTL | PTS | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Avalanche - p | 55 | 16 | 11 | 121 | 99 |
 Stars - x | 50 | 20 | 12 | 112 | 53 |
 Wild - x | 46 | 24 | 12 | 104 | 32 |
 Mammoth - x | 43 | 33 | 6 | 92 | 28 |
 Blues - e | 37 | 33 | 12 | 86 | -27 |
 Predators - e | 38 | 34 | 10 | 86 | -22 |
 Jets - e | 35 | 35 | 12 | 82 | -29 |
 Blackhawks - e | 29 | 39 | 14 | 72 | -62 |
| Pacific Division | W | L | OTL | PTS | DIFF |
 Golden Knights - y | 39 | 26 | 17 | 95 | 15 |
 Oilers - x | 41 | 30 | 11 | 93 | 13 |
 Ducks - x | 43 | 33 | 6 | 92 | -15 |
 Kings - x | 35 | 27 | 20 | 90 | -22 |
 Sharks - e | 39 | 35 | 8 | 86 | -41 |
 Kraken - e | 34 | 37 | 11 | 79 | -37 |
 Flames - e | 34 | 39 | 9 | 77 | -47 |
 Canucks - e | 25 | 49 | 8 | 58 | -100 |
| Atlantic Division | W | L | OTL | PTS | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sabres - y | 50 | 23 | 9 | 109 | 47 |
 Lightning - x | 50 | 26 | 6 | 106 | 59 |
 Canadiens - x | 48 | 24 | 10 | 106 | 27 |
 Bruins - x | 45 | 27 | 10 | 100 | 22 |
 Senators - x | 44 | 27 | 11 | 99 | 32 |
 Red Wings - e | 41 | 31 | 10 | 92 | -17 |
 Panthers - e | 40 | 38 | 4 | 84 | -25 |
 Maple Leafs - e | 32 | 36 | 14 | 78 | -46 |
| Metropolitan Division | W | L | OTL | PTS | DIFF |
 Hurricanes - z | 53 | 22 | 7 | 113 | 56 |
 Penguins - x | 41 | 25 | 16 | 98 | 25 |
 Flyers - x | 43 | 27 | 12 | 98 | 7 |
| Capitals - e | 43 | 30 | 9 | 95 | 19 |
 Blue Jackets - e | 40 | 30 | 12 | 92 | 0 |
 Islanders - e | 43 | 34 | 5 | 91 | -8 |
 Devils - e | 42 | 37 | 3 | 87 | -24 |
 Rangers - e | 34 | 39 | 9 | 77 | -12 |