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NHL power rankings: Swayman, Pastrnak elevate Bruins into the top 10

With Scott Maxwell With another week of games in the books, we’re finally starting to see a bit of separation between the top and bottom teams in the NHL, whether it’s in the standings, on the ice, or, most importantly…

By Daily Faceoff · Yard Barker

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 1:08 PM

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Daily Faceoff ranked the Boston Bruins in the top 10 behind Jeremy Swayman and David Pastrnak.
Charlie McAvoy returned to Boston's lineup, helping the Bruins win three consecutive games.
The Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights maintained leading positions near the top of the rankings.

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Daily Faceoff released its latest NHL power rankings, with writers Mike and Scott highlighting the Boston Bruins climbing into the top 10 with a 7-2-0 record. The writers credit the surge to stellar performances from goaltender Jeremy Swayman and forward David Pastrnak, alongside the return of defenseman Charlie McAvoy.

The rankings also assess movement across the league, featuring the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights near the top. Key discussions include Connor McDavid's prolific scoring pace in Edmonton, the Florida Panthers' recent scoring run, and injury updates impacting the New York Rangers and Buffalo Sabres.

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NHL power rankings: Swayman, Pastrnak elevate Bruins into the top 10

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