As the 2024-25 NHL season passed its quarter mark this week, The Athletic asked its NHL staff for a stat to sum up each team’s season so far. What’s the defining data point for your favorite team? Here are all 32 answers.

Although the Edmonton Oilers have struggled this season, they are one of the NHL's top offensive teams. On Oct. 28, the Blue Jackets beat the Oilers 6-1. After a long stretch of struggles, the Blue Jackets beat the Boston Bruins on Nov. 18, which was the final straw in the Bruins firing Jim Montgomery.

Zach Werenski’s goal at 1:25 of overtime punctuated a five-point game as the Columbus Blue Jackets rallied from an early three-goal deficit and beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 7-6 on Thursday night. Werenski had tied the game at 4 in the second period and added three assists as the Blue Jackets won their second straight game.