The 2022–23 NHL season has so far been full of surprises.

One of hockey's top teams is the New Jersey Devils.

The Seattle Kraken are in contention for a playoff spot and are beginning to show signs of being a good team.

The following six NHL teams are in risk of missing the playoffs if things don't change as they approach Thanksgiving.

Florida Panthers (one point out of a playoff spot)

Buffalo Sabres (five points out of a playoff spot)

Washington Capitals (four points out of a playoff spot)

Pittsburgh Penguins (out of a playoff spot by percentage points)

Edmonton Oilers (out of a playoff spot by percentage points)

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Minnesota Wild (out of a playoff spot by a tiebreaker)