Calgary Flames hold the edge in the fewest regular-season points market after an 1-6-0 start that has produced just two points and a minus-21 goal differential through seven games. Vancouver Canucks sit close behind at 2-7-1 with five points, while Chicago Blackhawks linger near the bottom at 3-6-0. These early results, combined with projected point totals in the low 70s to mid-80s for the trio, reflect roster transitions, defensive vulnerabilities, and tough early schedules that have kept the bottom of the standings tightly bunched. Multiple rebuilding clubs remain within striking distance of the league-worst total, and the small sample size plus schedule variance sustain competitive implied probabilities among the leading candidates.