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Rookie Macklin Celebrini shines with a five-point night in San Jose's OT win; Islanders explode for seven; Crosby leads Penguins; Cooley unleashes four-goal night.
Early-season signings and swaps are making a bigger impact than expected, with several newcomers driving wins and reshaping playoff races.
Latest updates on 2026 NHL playoffs first round: sweeps by Carolina and Colorado, top scorers, and April 27 Game 5s in Pittsburgh and Vegas series.
Quarter-season MVPs across the NHL reveal which players are driving teams early in the 2025-26 season, from stars like MacKinnon to rookies making immediate impact.
ESPN's NHL power rankings: Avalanche hold No. 1, risers like Buffalo surge, crucial February games loom before Olympics.
ESPN's updated 1-32 NHL power rankings highlight top teams like Colorado Avalanche and intense playoff races with fewer than 14 days remaining in 2025-26.