The 2025-26 NHL season has reached its quarter mark, with all 32 teams having played more than 20 games.

As usual, there are some positive surprises -- looking squarely at the Pittsburgh Penguins and Anaheim Ducks -- as well as the not-so-positive surprises, including the Toronto Maple Leafs , St. Louis Blues and Vancouver Canucks .

But, how does each team grade out on its report card for the first 25% of the season? Here's a rundown of what has gone right, what has gone wrong and a first-quarter letter grade for all 32 clubs.

Note: Teams are listed alphabetically by letter grade. Ryan S. Clark graded the Pacific and Central Division teams, and Kristen Shilton graded the Metropolitan and Atlantic Division teams. Stats are through the games of Nov. 23.

A grades

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