Archive · as published November 3, 2026
NHL Power RankingsNovember 3, 2026
The season projection blended with results so far, weighted by games played. Early on the roster projection dominates; by mid-season the record carries most of the weight.
| # | Team | Rating | Proj W |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Carolina HurricanesCAR | +2.15 | 53.0 |
| 2 |  Edmonton OilersEDM | +1.66 | 48.7 |
| 3 |  Boston BruinsBOS | +1.08 | 44.3 |
| 4 |  Colorado AvalancheCOL | +1.01 | 49.6 |
| 5 |  Minnesota WildMIN | +0.98 | 47.1 |
| 6 |  New Jersey DevilsNJD | +0.88 | 45.8 |
| 7 |  Montréal CanadiensMTL | +0.83 | 45.7 |
| 8 |  Tampa Bay LightningTBL | +0.81 | 47.7 |
| 9 |  Dallas StarsDAL | +0.66 | 46.5 |
| 10 |  Washington CapitalsWSH | +0.62 | 46.0 |
| 11 |  Utah MammothUTA | +0.56 | 46.1 |
| 12 |  Florida PanthersFLA | +0.34 | 45.6 |
| 13 |  Vegas Golden KnightsVGK | +0.33 | 46.7 |
| 14 |  Ottawa SenatorsOTT | +0.14 | 43.6 |
| 15 |  Toronto Maple LeafsTOR | +0.08 | 40.5 |
| 16 |  Seattle KrakenSEA | +0.06 | 38.9 |
| 17 |  St. Louis BluesSTL | +0.05 | 40.5 |
| 18 |  New York IslandersNYI | -0.00 | 40.1 |
| 19 |  Buffalo SabresBUF | -0.03 | 43.9 |
| 20 |  Detroit Red WingsDET | -0.13 | 38.9 |
| 21 |  New York RangersNYR | -0.30 | 38.9 |
| 22 |  Calgary FlamesCGY | -0.48 | 37.1 |
| 23 |  Anaheim DucksANA | -0.49 | 40.7 |
| 24 |  Columbus Blue JacketsCBJ | -0.59 | 40.3 |
| 25 |  San Jose SharksSJS | -0.64 | 39.1 |
| 26 |  Los Angeles KingsLAK | -0.69 | 39.4 |
| 27 |  Nashville PredatorsNSH | -0.84 | 37.5 |
| 28 |  Pittsburgh PenguinsPIT | -0.95 | 39.0 |
| 29 |  Philadelphia FlyersPHI | -1.16 | 36.5 |
| 30 |  Winnipeg JetsWPG | -1.70 | 35.1 |
| 31 |  Chicago BlackhawksCHI | -1.73 | 31.9 |
| 32 |  Vancouver CanucksVAN | -2.43 | 29.1 |
The top five that week
- Carolina Hurricanes top the board at +2.15, 12-3 with a +1.9 goals per game margin, and a projection of 53.0 wins. The gap to Edmonton Oilers is 0.49 rating points, close to a coin flip between the two.
- Edmonton Oilers sit second at +1.66, 11-3 with a +1.5 goals per game margin, and a projection of 48.7 wins.
- Boston Bruins sit third at +1.08, 10-5 with a +1.1 goals per game margin, and a projection of 44.3 wins.
- Colorado Avalanche sit fourth at +1.01, 8-6 with a +1.0 goals per game margin, and a projection of 49.6 wins.
- Minnesota Wild sit fifth at +0.98, 10-6 with a +1.0 goals per game margin, and a projection of 47.1 wins.