NHL Power Rankings: Updated poll, plus fantasy hockey surprises for all 32 teams

Another week with the Canes at No. 1, but a big shakeup in the Top 5.

By Sean Allen and Victoria Matiash · ESPN

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 12:09 PM

Key Things to Know

The Carolina Hurricanes remain atop ESPN's NHL Power Rankings following another week of regular-season action.
ESPN analysts Sean Allen and Victoria Matiash evaluated the biggest fantasy hockey surprises across all 32 NHL teams.
Montreal Canadiens rookie goaltender Jacob Fowler has established a 7-1-1 record with two shutouts and a .925 save percentage.

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The Carolina Hurricanes retain the top spot in the latest ESPN NHL Power Rankings, while ESPN analysts Sean Allen and Victoria Matiash assessed fantasy hockey surprises across all 32 teams. The weekly rankings combine ballots from an ESPN hockey panel covering regular-season games through Wednesday.

Several young players and unexpected starters have produced significant fantasy value, including Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jacob Fowler, who has posted a 7-1-1 record, and Boston Bruins rookie forward James Hagens. Other highlighted performers include Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Florida Panthers defenseman Seth Jones.

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