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The 2024-25 NHL season turned one month old this week. That’s too small of a sample to draw too many conclusions, right?
Forget it. For this edition of the Power Rankings, we’ll be taking a look at the preseason over/under point total futures from ESPN BET compared to each team’s current points pace. Which teams are the furthest off of their projections?
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 master list here.
Note: Previous ranking for each team refers to the previous edition, published Nov. 7. Points percentages are through Thursday’s games.
Previous ranking: 1
Points percentage: 92.86%
Preseason O/U: 95.5
Current points pace: 152.3
The Jets were not believed to be an all-time great team heading into this season, and yet here we are. Led by balanced scoring and an all-world goalie in Connor Hellebuyck, this is the most complete team after one month.
Next seven days: vs. DAL (Nov. 9), @ NYR (Nov. 12), @ TB (Nov. 14)
Previous ranking: 8
Points percentage: 83.33%
Preseason O/U: 100.5
Current points pace: 136.7
Reports of the Canes’ demise have been greatly exaggerated. Despite a talent drain in free agency this summer, the team maintains its grip on a top spot in the Metro Division.
Next seven days: @ COL (Nov. 9), @ VGK (Nov. 11), @ UTA (Nov. 13)
Previous ranking: 3
Points percentage: 70.83%
Preseason O/U: 100.5
Current points pace: 116.2
Although some pundits wondered why the Rangers were so quiet this offseason as other contenders made big additions, the reigning Presidents’ Trophy winners have thus far proved that retaining the same recipe was the right call.
Next seven days: @ DET (Nov. 9), vs. WPG (Nov. 12), vs. SJ (Nov. 14)
Previous ranking: 9
Points percentage: 75.00%
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Preseason O/U: 102.5
Current points pace: 123.0
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Author : ESPN staff
Publish date : 2024-11-08 12:48:04
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