Resolution criteria

• Resolve YES to the division (Metropolitan, Atlantic, Central, or Pacific) of the NHL team that wins the 2026 Stanley Cup (the championship of the 2025–26 NHL season), as shown on NHL.com when the Cup is awarded. Verification: NHL.com’s Stanley Cup champions list for the winner; division membership via NHL.com’s Teams (by division) page. (nhl.com)

• If the NHL changes alignment or names during 2025–26, use the division the champion is listed under on NHL.com on opening night of the 2025–26 regular season. (nhl.com)

Background

• Current divisions and teams:
  • Metropolitan: CAR, CBJ, NJD, NYI, NYR, PHI, PIT, WSH
  • Atlantic: BOS, BUF, DET, FLA, MTL, OTT, TBL, TOR
  • Central: CHI, COL, DAL, MIN, NSH, STL, UTA, WPG
  • Pacific: ANA, CGY, EDM, LAK, SJS, SEA, VAN, VGK

• Recent Cup winners by division: 2025 Florida Panthers (Atlantic), 2024 Florida Panthers (Atlantic), 2023 Vegas Golden Knights (Pacific), 2022 Colorado Avalanche (Central).