Who's acing the NHL season so far? Grades for all 32 teams

Yahoo Sports and USA TODAY's Mike Brehm published a midseason report card grading all 32 NHL teams as of November 1, 2026. The 2026-27 season has been marked by trade requests and early goalie struggles, with a shortened training camp contributing to high-scoring games and inconsistent play across the league. The article provides a comprehensive assessment of every franchise's performance through the early portion of the season.