We are about six or seven games into the NHL regular season. While that isn’t exactly a large sample size, we don’t need many games to have strong opinions. Some…
The Hockey Writers highlights five key surprises roughly six to seven games into the 2026-27 NHL season. Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard has stood out with six goals and 14 points through six games under coach Mike Babcock. Meanwhile, Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson has tallied nine points in eight games, and the Seattle Kraken have surged to a 5-2-0 record behind a balanced, high-scoring offense.
The writer also notes contrasting team starts across the league. The New York Rangers opened 6-2-0 behind strong play from Alexis Lafreniere and Adam Fox, despite losing goaltender Igor Shesterkin to a season-ending injury. Conversely, the Dallas Stars have slumped to a 2-3-1 start, placing them near the bottom of the Central Division despite continued offensive contributions from Jason Robertson.
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