Matthew Schaefer was chosen by the New York Islanders with the 1st overall pick in the 2025 NHL draft.
| NAME | TEAM | YEAR | ROUND | PICK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | M. Schaefer | | Islanders | 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 |  | M. Celebrini | | Sharks | 2024 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 |  | C. Bedard | | Blackhawks | 2023 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 |  | J. Slafkovský | | Canadiens | 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| 5 |  | O. Power | | Sabres | 2021 | 1 | 1 |
| 6 |  | A. Lafreniere | | Rangers | 2020 | 1 | 1 |
| 7 |  | J. Hughes | | Devils | 2019 | 1 | 1 |
| 8 |  | R. Dahlin | | Sabres | 2018 | 1 | 1 |
| 9 | | N. Hischier | | Devils | 2017 | 1 | 1 |
| 10 |  | A. Matthews | | Maple Leafs | 2016 | 1 | 1 |
| 11 |  | C. McDavid | | Oilers | 2015 | 1 | 1 |
| 12 |  | A. Ekblad | | Panthers | 2014 | 1 | 1 |
| 13 |  | N. MacKinnon | | Avalanche | 2013 | 1 | 1 |
| 14 | | N. Yakupov | | Oilers | 2012 | 1 | 1 |
| 15 | | R. Nugent-Hopkins | | Oilers | 2011 | 1 | 1 |
| 16 | | T. Hall | | Oilers | 2010 | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | | J. Tavares | | Islanders | 2009 | 1 | 1 |
| 18 |  | S. Stamkos | | Lightning | 2008 | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | | P. Kane | | Blackhawks | 2007 | 1 | 1 |
| 20 |  | E. Johnson | | Blues | 2006 | 1 | 1 |
| 21 |  | S. Crosby | | Penguins | 2005 | 1 | 1 |
| 22 |  | A. Ovechkin | | Capitals | 2004 | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | | M. Fleury | | Penguins | 2003 | 1 | 1 |
| 24 |  | R. Nash | | Blue Jackets | 2002 | 1 | 1 |
| 25 |  | I. Kovalchuk | | Thrashers | 2001 | 1 | 1 |
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Team Leaders 
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7
Horvat
A
10
Schaefer
+/-
+6
Stanley
Team Rankings
G/GP
2.79
23rd
GA/GP
2.71
5th
PP%
15.9
26th
PK%
86.0
5th
2026-27 Division Standings
| TEAM | W | L | OTL | PTS | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 27 | |
9 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 8 | |
 Islanders | 7 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 1 |
8 | 5 | 0 | 16 | 2 | |
7 | 7 | 1 | 15 | -1 | |
4 | 8 | 4 | 12 | -19 | |
5 | 7 | 2 | 12 | -2 | |
5 | 7 | 0 | 10 | -10 |
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NHL 2026-27 Standings
| Atlantic Division | W | L | OTL | PTS | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10 | 4 | 1 | 21 | 19 | |
9 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 6 | |
9 | 6 | 1 | 19 | 1 | |
8 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 5 | |
8 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 5 | |
8 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 7 | |
7 | 4 | 3 | 17 | -6 | |
6 | 5 | 3 | 15 | -2 | |
| Metropolitan Division | W | L | OTL | PTS | DIFF |
12 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 27 | |
9 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 8 | |
8 | 5 | 0 | 16 | 2 | |
7 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 1 | |
7 | 7 | 1 | 15 | -1 | |
5 | 7 | 2 | 12 | -2 | |
4 | 8 | 4 | 12 | -19 | |
5 | 7 | 0 | 10 | -10 |
Bruins
Canadiens
Senators
Lightning
Panthers
Maple Leafs
Sabres
Red Wings| Central Division | W | L | OTL | PTS | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 16 | |
9 | 6 | 0 | 18 | 2 | |
8 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 15 | |
8 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 7 | |
7 | 6 | 1 | 15 | 2 | |
5 | 4 | 5 | 15 | -5 | |
4 | 8 | 3 | 11 | -20 | |
4 | 9 | 1 | 9 | -22 | |
| Pacific Division | W | L | OTL | PTS | DIFF |
11 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 20 | |
9 | 5 | 1 | 19 | 9 | |
8 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 0 | |
7 | 7 | 1 | 15 | -11 | |
6 | 7 | 1 | 13 | -4 | |
6 | 8 | 0 | 12 | -16 | |
4 | 7 | 2 | 10 | -9 | |
3 | 12 | 1 | 7 | -25 |
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