sports16 days ago
Carolina Leads NHL Power Rankings as Panthers and Capitals Eye Post-Collapse Rebounds
The Carolina Hurricanes enter the 2026-27 NHL season as the clear favorites, topping preseason power rankings despite uncertainty surrounding goaltending and key free agents. Meanwhile, the Florida Panthers and Washington Capitals are highlighted as teams poised for significant improvement after disappointing previous campaigns, with key roster additions and returning stars expected to boost their point totals.