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A detailed breakdown of ESPN's 2025-26 NHL power rankings top 32, highlighting the Avalanche at No. 1, top contenders, movers, and trends.
Ehlers' transition to Carolina has produced career highs and positioned the Hurricanes one win from the Stanley Cup final.
The Flyers' chronic power-play struggles, converting just 3 of 36 chances, doomed their surprising playoff run in a sweep by the Hurricanes.
Flyers clinch first playoff appearance since 2020 in dramatic 3-2 shootout win over Hurricanes, setting up Penguins matchup.
Seth Jarvis scored a pivotal shorthanded goal as the Hurricanes edged the Jets 4-3, extending their point streak and showcasing Carolina’s special-teams prowess.
Sidney Crosby returns to the Penguins lineup vs. Hurricanes after missing four weeks due to an Olympics injury.