Hurricanes top NHL Power Rankings; teams face notable surprises
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 11:31 AM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
The NHL Power Rankings spotlight the Hurricanes at the top position as of October 16, 2026. Each team in the league has been evaluated for both positive and negative surprises during the 2026-27 season thus far. The analysis highlights significant performance shifts that could influence standings as the season progresses. The rankings provide crucial insights ahead of upcoming match-ups.
- •Hurricanes are ranked first in the 1-32 poll.
- •Teams are assessed for biggest surprises of the season.
- •Analysis includes both positive and negative performing teams.
- •Rankings reflect performances up to mid-October.
- •Future games may be impacted by identified team trends.
- 12:20 PMESPN — NHL Power Rankings: Each team's biggest shock of the 2026-27 season
"The Hurricanes are back on top of our 1-32 poll. Plus, we identify the big surprises -- both good and bad.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NHL•Oct 16, 2026, 12:18 PMBrady Tkachuk third in NHL history with back-to-back natural hat tricks- NHL•Oct 16, 2026, 8:13 AMFlorida takes on Vancouver following Tkachuk's hat trick
- NHL•Oct 16, 2026, 8:13 AMSan Jose visits Detroit after shootout victory
- NHL•Oct 16, 2026, 8:13 AMMetropolitan Division foes meet when Columbus hosts New York
- NHL•Oct 16, 2026, 8:13 AMToronto hosts New York after Marchenko's hat trick
NHL•Oct 16, 2026, 8:13 AMMammoth Show They Can Beat Anyone in the NHL, Beat Oilers 4-2