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NHL power rankings: Connor McDavid on fire; Devils land Connor Hellebuyck

Connor McDavid is performing at an elite level early in the 2026-27 NHL campaign, while the New Jersey Devils have acquired goaltender Connor Hellebuyck from the Winnipeg Jets. Meanwhile, the Vancouver Canucks remain winless in ten straight games, and the Chicago Blackhawks are navigating an injury to Bowen Byram despite the return of Connor Bedard.

Philadelphia Flyers forward Matvei Michkov has recorded eight points across his last five appearances, helping his team secure three wins in their previous four contests. Additionally, the Detroit Red Wings are managing trade rumors surrounding Dylan Larkin, and Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas confirmed that forward Ben Kindel is currently sidelined following a recent medical incident.

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