Carolina Hurricanes remain at the top of the ESPN NHL Power Rankings with an 80% points percentage, matched with William Friedkin's 1973 classic *The Exorcist*. Boston Bruins rise to No. 2 after a strong start, paired with the slasher film *Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey*. Minnesota Wild climb to third, linked to *Friday the 13th Part III* due to Jesper Wallstedt's goalie mask.
Edmonton Oilers fall to fourth, compared to the psychological thriller *Black Swan*. Vegas Golden Knights hold at fifth, represented by John Carpenter's *The Thing*. Tampa Bay Lightning sit sixth, associated with *Shocker*, while New Jersey Devils surge to seventh, tied to *Scary Movie*.
The rankings reflect performances through Thursday's games, with Halloween providing the thematic backdrop for this year's power poll.
Source: ESPN NHL · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing