The first of many editions of the Bleacher Report power rankings features several teams we didn't expect to have so high, no matter the edition. That's what made the first couple weeks of the NHL's season so enjoyable.
Not only were there some great individual accomplishments (Auston Matthews' four goals in his first game, Connor McDavid's six points in his first two games, Brad Marchand's five points in his first game), but several teams that were terrible last season are off to surprising starts. That's a good thing.
Among the top tier of our rankings are teams that missed the playoffs, teams such as Vancouver, Edmonton and Montreal. Some that were expected to be at or near the top are down near the bottom. It will be a surprise if these rankings remain similar at the end of the season, but you never know.
Our selection panel included yours truly, Jonathan Willis, Carol Schram and Luke Richardson. Selections are based on factors such as preseason expectations, payroll, injuries and strength of schedule.
Disagree with our rankings? Let us know in the comments section.
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