With the 2026 Olympic tournament complete, NHL players have returned to their teams, though not all at full strength. Kevin Fiala, Sidney Crosby, and Mikko Rantanen landed on injured reserve. ESPN analysts Sean Allen and Victoria Matiash have released updated power rankings, assessing each team's over/under points total, with DraftKings Sportsbook odds for betting lines.

The Colorado Avalanche lead the rankings at No. 1 with a 74.6% points percentage, favored to go over 119.5 points (-115). Tampa Bay follows at No. 2 with a 70.2% points percentage, though analysts pick them to go under their 113.5 line. Carolina sits third at 69%, while Minnesota has risen after trading for Quinn Hughes, going 15-5-5 since the acquisition.

Teams like Montreal Canadiens and Pittsburgh Penguins are on playoff trajectories with favorable over picks. Montreal's Jacob Fowler provides goaltending flexibility, while Pittsburgh faces a challenging schedule against top teams. The Buffalo Sabres aim for their first playoff push in years, with analysts favoring them to exceed their 97.5-point line despite a difficult path forward.