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Early-season signings and swaps are making a bigger impact than expected, with several newcomers driving wins and reshaping playoff races.
One month into the 2025-26 NHL season, Week 5 power rankings show unexpected contenders, trending teams, and heavy parity across conferences.
Olofsson scores twice as Colorado beat Tampa Bay 3-2, snapping the Lightning's five-game winning streak.
Projected Rangers vs Avalanche lineup for 11/20/25 with key matchups, line combinations, and injuries.
Kraken defender Brandon Montour is out four weeks with hand surgery, triggering lineup shuffles and depth considerations as Seattle presses for playoff contention.
The Avalanche's record pace, depth from savvy moves, budget goaltending, and veteran leadership fuel their path to a historic season and Stanley Cup contention.