{"id":3333,"date":"2026-02-25T03:04:34","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T00:04:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vsaworld.com\/blog\/?p=3333"},"modified":"2026-02-25T03:04:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T00:04:35","slug":"5-nhl-teams-poised-for-a-post-olympic-turnaround","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vsaworld.com\/blog\/5-nhl-teams-poised-for-a-post-olympic-turnaround\/","title":{"rendered":"5 NHL Teams Poised for a Post-Olympic Turnaround"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 have concluded, leaving the NHL landscape transformed. While some teams used the break to heal, others saw their stars ignite on the world stage. With\u00a0<strong>NHL EDGE<\/strong>\u00a0puck and player tracking data, there\u2019s five teams with the statistical profile to surge up the standings and crash the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Florida Panthers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite being eight points out of a playoff spot, the back-to-back champions are statistically &#8220;due&#8221; for a regression to the mean\u2014in a good way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Spark:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Matthew Tkachuk<\/strong>\u00a0returned from injury just before the break and dominated the Olympics with 6 assists.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The EDGE:<\/strong>\u00a0Florida ranks\u00a0<strong>4th in midrange shots (490)<\/strong>\u00a0but a dismal\u00a0<strong>27th in midrange shooting percentage (10.2%)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Outlook:<\/strong>\u00a0With Tkachuk ranking in the\u00a0<strong>99th percentile<\/strong>\u00a0for offensive zone time (49.5%), the Panthers\u2019 elite possession metrics suggest the goals are about to flood in.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Nashville Predators<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Predators are only four points out, and their turnaround rests on the shoulders of the tournament&#8217;s most consistent netminder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Spark:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Juuse Saros<\/strong>\u00a0posted a .940 save percentage in Milan, proving he is still an elite &#8220;workhorse.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The EDGE:<\/strong>\u00a0Saros ranks\u00a0<strong>3rd in high-danger saves (281)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Outlook:<\/strong>\u00a0Nashville quietly ranks\u00a0<strong>3rd in the NHL in offensive zone time percentage (43.1%)<\/strong>. If Saros maintains his Olympic form, their puck-possession style will finally translate into wins.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Re-\ud835\ude47\ud835\ude44\ud835\ude51\ud835\ude40 Winter Olympics! \ud83e\udd47 Men&#039;s Ice Hockey Gold Medal Match | #MilanoCortina2026\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5m_C0vZWurI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 YouTube\/ Olympics<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. New Jersey Devils<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eleven points is a steep hill, but the Devils now have a healthy &#8220;Golden Boy&#8221; leading the charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Spark:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Jack Hughes<\/strong>\u00a0scored the &#8220;Golden Goal&#8221; for the USA and looks completely recovered from early-season injuries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The EDGE:<\/strong>\u00a0Hughes sits in the\u00a0<strong>91st percentile for midrange shots<\/strong>\u00a0despite missing over 20 games.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Outlook:<\/strong>\u00a0New Jersey\u2019s roster is loaded with Olympic standouts like Nico Hischier and Jacob Markstrom. Their\u00a0<strong>10th-ranked shot attempt percentage (51.1%)<\/strong>\u00a0indicates they have been better than their record suggests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. San Jose Sharks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The league&#8217;s youngest team is staying relevant thanks to a generational rookie performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Spark:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Macklin Celebrini<\/strong>\u00a0led the Olympics in goals (5) and shots (28) at just 19 years old.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The EDGE:<\/strong>\u00a0Celebrini is\u00a0<strong>2nd in the NHL in midrange shots (101)<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>6th in hardest shot (97.89 mph)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Outlook:<\/strong>\u00a0With 27 games remaining and a boost from new acquisition Kiefer Sherwood, the Sharks have the speed to close a five-point gap.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Winnipeg Jets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Presidents\u2019 Trophy winners have struggled, sitting 11 points back, but their goaltending just hit a seasonal peak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Spark:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Connor Hellebuyck<\/strong>\u00a0led the Olympics with a .956 save percentage, stopping 41 of 42 shots in the final.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The EDGE:<\/strong>\u00a0Hellebuyck\u2019s high-danger save percentage is currently below his usual elite standards, suggesting a massive upward correction is coming.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Outlook:<\/strong>\u00a0With Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor fresh and motivated, the Jets possess the top-tier talent to exploit their\u00a0<strong>11th-ranked offensive zone time<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>With the Olympic flame extinguished, these five teams are ready to use their tracking data advantages to ignite a frantic climb up the NHL standings.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Source:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/news\/nhl-edge-stats-turnaround-teams-after-hockey-olympics-2026\">article by Hockey Fantasy Staff on nhl.com<\/a>, published February 24, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Achieve More With VSA: Boost your skills with world-class coaches for just $29\/hour. Personalized programs 24\/7, 365 days a year, anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By Vitalina Andrushchenko, Staff Writer&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 have concluded, leaving the NHL landscape transformed. While some teams used the break to heal, others saw their stars ignite on the world stage. 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