NHL power rankings: Reigning Cup-winning Hurricanes back on top

After the first full week of the 2026-27 NHL regular season, the Carolina Hurricanes, as reigning Stanley Cup champions, have reclaimed the top spot in Daily Faceoff's co-op power rankings. The Vegas Golden Knights and Edmonton Oilers have risen into the top three, while the Calgary Flames sit at the bottom of the rankings with zero points. The rankings combine an aggregate of six advanced statistics with editorial judgment to produce a bias-reduced weekly list.