"The 2025-26 NHL season turned one month old on Friday. It's way too early to draw firm conclusions, right? Forget it. For this edition of the Power Rankings, we'll be taking a look at the preseason over/under point totals compared to each team's current points pace. Which teams are the furthest off their projections -- in each direction? How we rank: A panel of ESPN hockey commentators, analysts, reporters and editors sends in a 1-32 poll based on the games through Wednesday, which generates our list."
"Note: Previous ranking for each team refers to the previous edition, published Oct. 31. Points percentages are through Thursday's games. One of seven teams with a triple-digit over/under in the preseason, the Avs are currently well ahead of that projection, with just one loss in regulation through 14 games."
"The sportsbooks expected the Jets to be well off their Presidents' Trophy-winning pace of 116 from last season, but so far they are pushing the Avs atop the Central Division. Next seven days: @ SJ (Nov. 7), @ ANA (Nov. 9), @ VAN (Nov. 11), @ SEA (Nov. 13)"
Power Rankings compare preseason over/under point totals to current points pace to identify teams farthest above or below projections after one month. The Avalanche sit well ahead of their preseason projection with just one regulation loss through 14 games. The Canadiens have been unexpectedly dominant so far, while the Jets have matched strong form and are challenging for the Central Division lead. The Devils remain ahead of last season's pace, and the Golden Knights continue to be a Western powerhouse with Jack Eichel emerging as a top MVP candidate. Utah's young core appears to be trending toward playoff contention.
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