NHL Power Rankings See Hurricanes and Oilers Vault to Top Spots

Bleacher Report's NHL Power Rankings for the 2026-27 season, published on October 14, 2026 by Lyle Fitzsimmons, place the Carolina Hurricanes and Edmonton Oilers among the top spots as the league heads into its third full week of play. The rankings represent an early-season assessment from the B/R hockey staff as initial storylines begin to emerge. No specific numerical rankings or additional team placements were detailed in the available excerpt.