NHL Power Rankings: Hurricanes lead as Canucks and Blackhawks struggle

The NHL power rankings for Week 6 of the 2026-27 season show the Carolina Hurricanes maintaining their position as the team to beat.

At the bottom of the league, the Vancouver Canucks and Chicago Blackhawks remain in the lowest tier. The Canucks hold the 32nd position with a 3-15-1 record, struggling with defensive issues and a goal drought from Elias Pettersson. The Blackhawks sit at 31st following a 9-2 loss to the Hurricanes, despite individual performances from Connor Bedard and rookie Roman Kantserov.

Other notable movements include the Philadelphia Flyers dropping to 30th place after a three-game losing streak, while the Winnipeg Jets saw a significant rise of eight spots to 22nd.