The Carolina Hurricanes remain No. 1 in the NHL Power Rankings with a 78.95% points percentage, significantly outperforming their preseason 107.5 over/under projection.
The Carolina Hurricanes maintained their No. 1 position in the latest ESPN NHL Power Rankings through games played on Nov. 11, 2026. Carolina currently holds a 78.95% points percentage and is on pace for 132.6 points, well above their preseason over/under projection of 107.5. This performance comes despite the absence of reigning Conn Smythe winner Jordan Staal for a significant portion of the campaign.
The Minnesota Wild and Boston Bruins follow in the second and third spots, both holding a 75% points percentage and a 126-point pace. The Edmonton Oilers rank fourth with a 77.5% points percentage and a 130.2-point pace, while the Tampa Bay Lightning round out the top five with a 72.22% points percentage.
Several teams are significantly underperforming their preseason expectations. The Vancouver Canucks sit at No. 32 with a 17.5% points percentage and a projected finish of 29.4 points, far below their 74.5 preseason over/under. The Chicago Blackhawks rank No. 31 with a 25% points percentage, while the Los Angeles Kings are at No. 29 following a season-opening six-game losing streak.
In Toronto, the Maple Leafs have dropped to No. 23 with a 45% points percentage. While No. 1 pick Gavin McKenna joined the roster this summer, veteran goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky has struggled to meet expectations. Other notable shifts include the Nashville Predators climbing to No. 11 with a 110.5-point pace and the Seattle Kraken rising to No. 17. The New York Rangers remain at No. 18 despite losing franchise goaltender Igor Shesterkin to a season-ending injury.
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