NHL power rankings: Oilers remain scorching hot as McDavid extends point streak

Nov 2, 2026, 12:11 PM ET|Comments (0)

from Daily Faceoff, by Mike Gould,

Halloween has come and gone, which means that the first full month of the 2026-27 NHL regular season is officially in the books.

By now, we’ve seen more than enough from each team to establish baseline expectations for all of them going forward. As typically happens this time of year, we’re starting to see a handful of tiers forming, both in the standings and in our power rankings, as the contenders and the bottom feeders begin to distance themselves from the pack.

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