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Teams are starting to display patterns that are more than simply early-season trends now that the one-month mark has passed — and the required trophies have been awarded to their winners.

We pinpoint that important pattern for all 32 teams in this week’s power rankings, which saw a new No. 1.

How we rank: A panel of ESPN hockey pundits, analysts, reporters, and editors rank teams against one another based on game results, injuries, and the upcoming schedule, and the results are collated to generate the list seen above.

Note: Each team’s previous ranking corresponds to last week’s rankings, which were announced on November 10. The percentages of points are based on Tuesday’s games.

Previous position: 3 points, 0.733 percentile upcoming games: Nov. 18 vs. WPG, Nov. 20 vs. CHI, Nov. 21 At DAL (Nov. 23)

It’s quite probable that you’ll be included on a highlight reel. In the first 12 percent of the season, Edmonton saw two players (Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid) combine for 50 points. McDavid is capable of destroying defenses on his own. Draisaitl has now scored five game-winning goals this season, which leads the league. There’s a reason the Oilers are off to such a good start this season, and a huge part of it has to do with their top-end players leading the way (and generating video views!).

Previously ranked: 2 points, 0.857 percentile Upcoming games include: At ANA (Nov. 18), @ LA (Nov. 20), and @ SJ (Nov. 21). (Nov. 22)

The door is most likely to be shut. All season, the Hurricanes have been a difficult out, owing in part to Frederik Andersen and a powerful defensive corps. Carolina has the third-fewest shots against (27.9) in the league, and Andersen hasn’t been bothered by it. With a.939 save % and 1.78 goals-against average, he’s 9-2-0. It’s no surprise that the Hurricanes allow the fewest goals in the NHL (1.93). Andersen has taken up residence and is securing the premises.

1 Points Percentage: 0.781 Previous ranking: 1 Previous ranking: 1 Previous ranking: 1 Previous ranking: 1 Previous ranking: next games: against. NJ (Nov. 18), vs. MIN (Dec. 1). (Nov. 20)

The home is most likely to be protected. There hasn’t been anything that the Panthers haven’t done well this season. Like when you’re at home and you’re playing great hockey. In Broward County, Florida is 7-0-0, compared to 3-2-3 elsewhere, and the Panthers have outscored opponents 33-16 at home. While Florida’s run as the last unbeaten NHL team came to an end last week, the Panthers’ domination on home ice remains unrivaled.

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Previously ranked: 5 points, 0.600 percentile next games: Nov. 18 vs. SJ, Nov. 20 @ DAL, Nov. 21 vs. VGK (Nov. 22)

Most likely to be ignored (incorrectly). The Blues went about their business as usual. If you will, call them a blue-collar bunch. They’re also not acknowledged nearly enough when it comes to the league’s best teams. Granted, they had a difficult weekend, dropping three games in four nights (including a defeat to the Coyotes on Tuesday), but they’ve also begun well without a genuine star player vying for attention. Jordan Kyrou, Vladimir Tarasenko, Robert Thomas, or Jordan Binnington might be leading the way on any given night. And they’re still in eighth place in the overall standings (3.43 goals per game). St. Louis is not to be overlooked.

Previously ranked at 6 points, with a percentage of 0.719. next games: Nov. 17 in LA, Nov. 20 in SJ, and Nov. 21 in SEA (Nov. 21)

It’s most likely to go down in history. This is all due to Alex Ovechkin’s uncontrollable rage. The Capitals are enjoying a solid season overall, and Ovechkin is having a fantastic one. With 742 goals, the 36-year-old just eclipsed Brett Hull for fourth place on the NHL’s all-time scoring record, and he’s averaging almost two points per game this season. It won’t be long until Ovechkin passes Jaromir Jagr for third place with 766 goals. Every night, history is being written.

Previously ranked at 8 points, with a percentage of 0.679. upcoming games: @ PHI (Nov. 18), vs. NJ (Nov. 20), vs. MIN (Nov. 21), vs. PHI (Nov. 22), vs. PHI (Nov. 23), vs. PHI (Nov. 24), vs. PHI (Nov. 25), vs. PHI ( (Nov. 23)

Most likely to put an end to the blah. Winning back-to-back Stanley Cups takes a lot of effort. That might explain why the defending champions have had such a (relatively) poor season. Tampa hasn’t had a poor showing. It hasn’t looked terrific on a regular basis, either. The Lightning are scoring in the middle of the pack (3.07 goals per game), but their power play has been stumbling less recently (19.1%) as injuries continue to mount (Erik Cernak is the latest man lost). Throughout it all, Tampa has amassed a respectable 8-3-3 record and enough of previous experience to draw on when it comes to resuming a winning run.

Previously ranked at 4 points with a percentage of 0.656. next games: against. CHI (Nov. 18), At BUF (Nov. 20), @ NYI (Nov. 20), @ BOS (Nov. 21). (Nov. 23)

You’re most likely to get suffocated. It’s difficult to move the puck against Calgary. That’s how Darryl Sutter planned it. So, until frustration sets in, the Flames will forecheck with the best of them, turn pucks loose in the neutral zone, and push opponents back (at 5-on-5 and on the penalty kill). Calgary has the second fewest goals against per game (2.13) and the fifth fewest shots against per game (28.8) this season as a result of this. Meanwhile, Johnny Gaudreau, Elias Lindholm, and Andrew Mangiapane are putting the finishing touches on the lamp.

Previous position: 21 points, with a percentage of 0.676. Upcoming games include: vs. CAR on November 18th, and Vs NSH on November 19th (Nov. 22)

Expectations are more likely to be exceeded. In November, the Pacific Division has really heated up, with Anaheim leading the way. Although losing seven of their first nine games was a poor start to the season, the Ducks now seem unstoppable. Anaheim is 6-0-0 in November, fourth in the league in scoring (3.56 goals per game), fourth on the power play (28.3%), and Troy Terry has a league-best 14-game scoring streak (he has 20 points in the span). Terry has also been beneficial to linemate Ryan Getzlaf, who has equaled his point total (17) from 48 games last season in only 16 games this season (one goal, 16 assists).

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Previous position: 7 points, 0.667 percentile Upcoming games include: against. DAL (Nov. 18), At FLA (Nov. 20), and @ TB (Nov. 21). (Nov. 21)

They are more likely to maintain their cool. The Wild seem to enjoy the role of underdog. They agree with them more than most when it comes to getting down in games. Minnesota had the most comeback victories (7), the second most wins after trailing first (5), and one of the highest winning percentages (.625) after trailing first in the league. It’s no surprise that the Wild have been one of the best third-period teams this season.

Previous position: 11; percentage: 0.676; previous ranking: 11; previous ranking: 11; previous ranking: 11; previous ranking: Upcoming games include: against. NYR (Nov. 18), vs. PIT (Nov. 20), and At NYI (Nov. 21). (Nov. 21)

Star power is most likely to ride (or perish) on. Do you know who the Core Four are? Because Mitchell Marner, John Tavares, William Nylander, and Auston Matthews have had a good month. This month, Toronto has scored 22 goals, 16 of which have come from a star striker. In October, they scored eight goals in nine games (although Matthews only appeared in six). The point is that when their stars rise, so do the Leafs, who have gone 6-1-0 since November 1.

Previously ranked at 16 points, with a percentage of 0.615. upcoming schedule: against. CGY (Nov. 20), At PHI (Nov. 20). (Nov. 21)

You’re more likely to be humbled in the dot. It’s not simply that Boston is one of the league’s finest faceoff teams (54.9 percent ). The Bruins, on the other hand, have a lot of depth on draws, with eight players who are over 50% this season. This has also contributed to the Bruins becoming one of the best possession teams this season (54 percent ).

Prior ranking: 15 points; percentage: 0.600; previous ranking: 15 points; previous ranking: 15 points; previous ranking: 15 next games: Nov. 17 vs. WSH, Nov. 20 vs. CAR, Nov. 21 vs. ARI (Nov. 21)

It’s quite probable that the magic will be recaptured. Making these comments is risky, yet here we go. Since winning the Stanley Cup in 2014, L.A. has reached the playoffs twice, failing in the first round both times. The Kings might be on their way back now. The Kings got out to a slow start (1-5-1), but they’ve been on a roll since then (7-0-1). L.A. has only let up more than two goals once in the last eight games, outscoring opponents 26-14. The power play has to improve, as Los Angeles has allowed the most short-handed goals this season (4), but the elements are in place for success.

Previously ranked: 10 points, 0.719 percentile next games: vs. BUF (Nov. 18), At TOR (Nov. 18). (Nov. 21)

It’s very probable that he’ll make a deal for a defender. It’s not because Connor McDavid just sliced through the team like butter via a hot knife. Not totally, at least. The Rangers have put too much faith on Igor Shesterkin to win games, and their defense might need some help. They don’t have a single blueliner with a Corsi % of 50 or an expected goal percentage of 50, and they’ve been allowing too many high-danger looks. Shesterkin can only halt the bleeding for a limited amount of time.

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Previously ranked at 17 points, with a percentage of 0.542. next schedule: vs. OTT (Nov. 17), At VAN (Nov. 19), @ SEA (Nov. 20). (Nov. 22)

It’s more probable that you’ll be able to withstand the storm. Cale Makar was injured and Nathan MacKinnon was put on injured reserve just as things were beginning to look up for Colorado. Makar is back, and the Avalanche are now a club that is slightly better than.500. Is it possible for them to succeed even without MacKinnon? Sure. Nazem Kadri is on a tear right now (10 points in six games), while Gabriel Landeskog and Mikko Rantanen are back to their old selves. And, whether or not he skates alongside Makar, Bowen Byram continues to shine on the Avs’ blue line.

Previously ranked: 26 points, 0.563 percentile Upcoming games include: against. DET (Nov. 18), vs. CBJ (Nov. 20), and At STL (Nov. 21). (Nov. 22)

Most likely, the establishment will be shut down. Due to a rash of injuries this season, Vegas has been pushed to accomplish more with less. That includes the way it secures close games. The Golden Knights are 4-0-0 in one-goal games this season, demonstrating that they can still hold down the castle even with a weakened team.

Previously ranked at 13 points, with a percentage of 0.567. next games: vs. WSH (Nov. 20), vs. CAR (Nov. 18), vs. STL (Nov. 18). (Nov. 22)

Penalties are most likely to be prayed for. Do you mind being in the box when your penalty kill is as excellent as San Jose’s? San Jose has only let up four power-play goals (89.7%) while scoring two shorthanded goals in 14 games, giving them the league’s best net PK percent (94.9). Knowing how fast San Jose’s penalty kill can pounce is enough to throw any opponent’s power play mojo off.

Previously ranked at 9 points, with a percentage of 0.462. next games: Nov. 20 vs. CGY, Nov. 21 vs. TOR (Nov. 21)

It’s quite probable that you’ll be in your (shooting) lane. We can’t deny it: the Islanders are huge fans of massive blocks. This season, they lead the league in blocks per 60 minutes (17.5), and it’s not due of a single player. It’s more of a team environment. Ryan Pulock (8.04 blocks/60), Noah Dobson (7.77), and Scott Mayfield (7.03) are all among the top 20 shot blockers in the NHL. This has contributed to the Islanders’ ranking among the top ten teams in goals against.

previous position: 14 points percentage: 0.643 previous position: 14 points percentage: 0.643 previous position: 14 points percentage: 0.6 TB vs. BOS (Nov. 18), BOS vs. TB (Nov. 20), @ TB vs. TB vs. TB vs. TB vs. TB vs. TB vs. TB v (Nov. 23)

It’s quite possible that they’ll steal your thunder. No one would invite the Flyers back if they were house guests. This season, Philadelphia boasts one of the greatest road records in the league (4-2-1), defeating heavyweights like as Carolina, Washington, and Edmonton on their home grounds. Indeed, it was the Flyers who gave the Hurricanes their first home defeat of the season, and they did it in dramatic manner. What a jerk.

Previously ranked: 20 points, 0.594 percentile upcoming schedule: vs. ANA (Nov. 20) at MTL (Nov. 22)

Most likely to maintain a steady beat. From a flashy city like Nashville, the Predators’ poor start this season hasn’t gotten much attention. They had a shaky start, but have gone 8-1-1 since Oct. 24. Matt Duchene and Mikael Granlund are among the top 20 scorers in the league. Among goalies with at least 10 starts, Juuse Saros has the fifth highest save percentage (.925). Roman Josi, on the other hand, is Roman Josi. Last week, Duchene claimed the Predators had a “different feel” this season, and now it’s time to capitalize on it.

Previously ranked at 12 points, with a percentage of 0.700. next games: against. PIT (Nov. 18), At EDM (Nov. 19), @ VAN (Nov. 20). (Nov. 22)

Most likely to kill them in a gentle manner. What do you do if you’re a good offensive club (like the Jets are, averaging 3.23 goals per game) with a poor penalty kill (65.8%, 30th overall)? So, you’ve decided to quit accepting penalties. In November, Winnipeg has taken the second fewest penalties, averaging roughly 2.4 per game, down from 4.7 in October. Make the most of your abilities. The Jets are aware of this.

Previously ranked at 18 points, with a percentage of 0.615. ARI (Nov. 18), VGK (Nov. 20), and BUF (Nov. 21) are on the agenda (Nov. 22)

Most likely to make a comeback in the third quarter. This season, the Blue Jackets have been a bit theatrical. When behind after two quarters, they have the most wins (4) and the third-best winning percentage (.571).

Previous position: 19 points, with a percentage of 0.467. next games: Nov. 18 vs. MTL, Nov. 20 vs. TOR, Nov. 21 vs. WPG (Nov. 22)

It’s quite probable that you’ll feel a bit desperate. This season, the Penguins haven’t had anything close to a healthy lineup. Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang, Bryan Rust, and Jeff Carter have all been out for extended periods of time owing to COVID regulations, as has coach Mike Sullivan. The Penguins made a brave attempt to stay afloat with their shorthanded lineup, but they are currently 3-5-2 in their last ten games. Pittsburgh has to step up the pace if it wants to compete in the Metro Division.

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Previously ranked at 22 points, with a percentage of 0.607 next games: Nov. 18 at FLA, Nov. 19 at TB (Nov. 20)

Most likely to improve the most. This season, the Devils have been a pleasant surprise. Dawson Mercer, a rookie, is on the rise as a replacement for the ailing Jack Hughes. For the injured Mackenzie Blackwood, Jonathan Bernier has had a resurgent season in goal. Andreas Johnsson seems to have regained his form as a 20-goal scorer. Nico Hischier is gaining self-assurance. And that’s without even mentioning Dougie Hamilton’s contribution (when healthy). New Jersey is on the rise.

Previously ranked: 24 points, 0.500 percent Upcoming games include: At MIN (Nov. 18), vs. STL (Nov. 20), and against. EDM (Nov. 21). (Nov. 23)

Extra time is most likely to be desired. During the first month of the season, the Stars failed to win a game in regulation. Dallas needed three overtimes and one shootout to achieve their four first triumphs. So, although Dallas had a good post-regulation record (4-1), it’s the regulation record (1-6) that has kept them back.

Previously ranked at 23 points, with a percentage of 0.533. Upcoming games include: against. CGY (Nov. 18), At NYR (Nov. 21), and vs. CBJ (Nov. 28). (Nov. 22)

The majority of people are more inclined to welcome the future. It’s no surprise that Buffalo has regressed (badly) after a 5-1-1 start. Since then, the Sabres have gone 1-5-1, with a Jack Eichel trade thrown in for good measure. The Eichel signing was long overdue, and it brought in Alex Tuch (who can contribute sooner rather than later) and Peyton Krebs, who will be a future contributor. The Sabres are on a “build,” according to GM Kevyn Adams, and their metrics are average across the board. Things might change at any time this season, but the Sabres may have to wait a bit longer for a breakthrough.

Previous position: 25 points, 0.500 percentile VGK (Nov. 18), ARI (Nov. 19) are on the agenda (Nov. 20)

It’ll almost certainly make you feel old. The youth of the Red Wings continues to serve them well. Lucas Raymond, 19, and Moritz Seider, 20, are in the forefront, sitting one-two in NHL rookie scoring. Among rookie goalkeepers, Alex Nedeljkovic has the greatest save %. (.918). Then there’s a phalanx of 20-somethings in Dylan Larkin (13 points in 13 games), Filip Hronek (recovering his form), and, of course, Tyler Bertuzzi (17 points in 14 games) who are all working together to make Detroit a must-see team.

Previously ranked at 27 points with a percentage of 0.375. against. COL (Nov. 17), vs. WPG (Nov. 19), vs. CHI (Nov. 20). (Nov. 21)

The first period is most likely to be flushed. In Vancouver, there’s a lot to unpack right now. But first, let’s speak about what’s been going on in the first period recently, whether it’s good or bad. This season, the Canucks have been outscored 18-8 in the opening period. They’ve only led after the first period once since October 19, and they’ve only scored first twice since October 21. When you’re consistently down early in a game, it’s difficult to win.

Previously ranked at 28 points, with a percentage of 0.300. The following events will take place in the near future: @ COL (Nov. 22)

Most likely, you’ll desire a second chance. When Ottawa was 2-1 early on and future captain Brady Tkachuk signed a long-term contract, the Senators seemed to be on their way to a strong start. Then catastrophes hit. Plural. The Senators had gone 2-9-1 in their previous 11 games, with ten players and one assistant coach in COVID procedures before being suspended until Nov. 20. To make matters worse, Senators defenceman Artem Zub went down with an injury. It took more than an hour to set back the clocks in Ottawa; it took roughly a month.

Previous position: 29 Percentage of points: 0.300 against. CHI (Nov. 17), vs. COL (Nov. 19), vs. WSH (Nov. 20). (Nov. 21)

Most likely, you will not be rewarded for your efforts. It’s difficult to be an expansion team unless you’re the Golden Knights. The Kraken have developed a defensive framework under coach David Hakstol that allows the fewest shots against per game (26.1), but their goalkeeper is subpar (as Philipp Grubauer’s.880 save percentage attests), and Seattle has lost the most games this season while outshooting their opponent (7). That’s a lot of fish that won’t be thrown away.

30 pts. 0.278 pts. 0.278 pts. 0.278 pts next games: against. PIT (Nov. 18), vs. NSH (Nov. 19). (Nov. 20)

Most likely, a hot scorer will be required. The Canadiens have the fewest goals of any club in the league (2.11 per game, 31st overall). Nick Suzuki has been their most productive player, with 14 points in 17 games to lead the team and four goals to tie for the team lead. It is just insufficient for Montreal. Cole Caufield is back in the AHL (for the time being) to rediscover his game; can anybody fill the vacuum in his absence?

Previous position: 31 Percentage of points: 0.333 SEA (Nov. 17), EDM (Nov. 20), VAN (Nov. 21), and CGY (Nov. 22) are on the schedule (Nov. 23)

Most people will agree that change is beneficial. Derek King has taken over for Jeremy Colliton, and the Blackhawks are suddenly winning games. They’re putting forth more effort. They’ve improved their organization. I feel more energised. Patrick Kane is on a roll. Jonathan Toews is resurrecting his career. Young players are making an impression. On the ice, there are reasons to be positive about Chicago’s future.

Previously ranked at 32 points, with a percentage of 0.156. Upcoming games include: against. CBJ (Nov. 18), vs. DET (Nov. 20), and At LA (Nov. 21). (Nov. 21)

The draft lottery is most likely to be won. To be honest, a crack at Shane Wright may be the greatest thing the Coyotes can hope for this season.

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