What’s Going on in the Pacific Division: There are no surprises two weeks into the season

Two weeks into the 2026-27 NHL season, Cynthia Ryley Delaney reports that the Pacific Division has largely followed expectations, with anticipated contenders succeeding and rebuilding squads struggling. The Vegas Golden Knights hold first place with a 5-2-0 record behind Jack Eichel's strong start, closely followed by the unbeaten-in-regulation Edmonton Oilers at 4-0-1 under Mike Babcock. Meanwhile, the Anaheim Ducks and Seattle Kraken have both posted positive 4-win starts to open their campaigns.

Conversely, the Calgary Flames have endured a disastrous 0-5-0 start, having scored only eight goals while conceding 27. The Los Angeles Kings represent the division's primary negative surprise according to Delaney, sitting seventh with a winless 0-2-2 record and just 10 goals scored. Meanwhile, the San Jose Sharks hold a 3-2-0 record despite Macklin Celebrini missing games, and the Vancouver Canucks have skidded to four straight losses after an initial high-scoring start.