Archive · as published November 8, 2026
NHL Power RankingsNovember 8, 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 | +1.95 | 53.3 |
| 2 |  Edmonton OilersEDM | +1.26 | 47.7 |
| 3 |  New Jersey DevilsNJD | +1.24 | 47.8 |
| 4 |  Boston BruinsBOS | +1.24 | 45.1 |
| 5 |  Tampa Bay LightningTBL | +1.17 | 49.7 |
| 6 |  Minnesota WildMIN | +0.99 | 47.1 |
| 7 |  Montréal CanadiensMTL | +0.89 | 45.7 |
| 8 |  Dallas StarsDAL | +0.74 | 46.6 |
| 9 |  Vegas Golden KnightsVGK | +0.55 | 48.2 |
| 10 |  Colorado AvalancheCOL | +0.53 | 48.7 |
| 11 |  Washington CapitalsWSH | +0.53 | 45.9 |
| 12 |  Ottawa SenatorsOTT | +0.44 | 44.9 |
| 13 |  Florida PanthersFLA | +0.28 | 45.0 |
| 14 |  New York RangersNYR | +0.23 | 41.0 |
| 15 |  Utah MammothUTA | +0.14 | 46.0 |
| 16 |  Anaheim DucksANA | +0.08 | 42.3 |
| 17 |  Seattle KrakenSEA | +0.04 | 39.0 |
| 18 |  Nashville PredatorsNSH | -0.00 | 39.6 |
| 19 |  Buffalo SabresBUF | -0.03 | 43.8 |
| 20 |  Toronto Maple LeafsTOR | -0.15 | 39.0 |
| 21 |  Columbus Blue JacketsCBJ | -0.27 | 41.1 |
| 22 |  New York IslandersNYI | -0.32 | 39.1 |
| 23 |  St. Louis BluesSTL | -0.46 | 39.4 |
| 24 |  Los Angeles KingsLAK | -0.48 | 39.6 |
| 25 |  Detroit Red WingsDET | -0.65 | 37.5 |
| 26 |  Calgary FlamesCGY | -0.68 | 36.4 |
| 27 |  Pittsburgh PenguinsPIT | -1.01 | 38.7 |
| 28 |  San Jose SharksSJS | -1.11 | 36.9 |
| 29 |  Winnipeg JetsWPG | -1.17 | 36.9 |
| 30 |  Philadelphia FlyersPHI | -1.29 | 35.0 |
| 31 |  Chicago BlackhawksCHI | -2.20 | 29.8 |
| 32 |  Vancouver CanucksVAN | -2.50 | 27.4 |
The top five that week
- Carolina Hurricanes top the board at +1.95, 14-4 with a +1.9 goals per game margin, and a projection of 53.3 wins. The gap to Edmonton Oilers is 0.69 rating points, a clear number one.
- Edmonton Oilers sit second at +1.26, 12-5 with a +1.2 goals per game margin, and a projection of 47.7 wins.
- New Jersey Devils sit third at +1.24, 12-5 with a +0.7 goals per game margin, and a projection of 47.8 wins.
- Boston Bruins sit fourth at +1.24, 11-5 with a +1.3 goals per game margin, and a projection of 45.1 wins.
- Tampa Bay Lightning sit fifth at +1.17, 11-5 with a +0.7 goals per game margin, and a projection of 49.7 wins.