NHL Power Rankings: Oilers off to roaring start behind Connor McDavid, Evan Bouchard
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Key Points:
- The Carolina Hurricanes have defied expectations by scoring 20 goals in four games and securing six consecutive wins despite missing Seth Jarvis.
- Edmonton Oilers' Evan Bouchard is having a standout season with 14 points and an impressive plus-12 five-on-five goal differential, drawing early Norris Trophy attention.
- The Colorado Avalanche are managing a 4-2-0 record despite goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood's shaky start, with optimism that he will improve.
- Kirill Kaprizov of the Minnesota Wild leads the NHL with eight goals, significantly contributing to the team's strong performance and Hart Trophy consideration.
- Several teams face challenges: Ottawa Senators show poor underlying metrics despite a good record, Montreal Canadiens struggle with a weak power play, and the Calgary Flames' goaltending has been notably poor.
