{"id":572279,"date":"2026-05-11T13:24:31","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T13:24:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/572279\/"},"modified":"2026-05-11T13:24:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T13:24:31","slug":"stanley-cup-power-rankings-for-remaining-nhl-playoff-teams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/572279\/","title":{"rendered":"Stanley Cup power rankings for remaining NHL playoff teams"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Stanley Cup playoffs are heating up as teams battle to be named the top team in the NHL<\/a>. The Carolina Hurricanes<\/a> are the first team to cement their place in the Conference Finals. They swept the Philadelphia Flyers<\/a> with ease and are ready to battle for a trip to the Stanley Cup Finals. Here are the updated Stanley Cup power rankings as of May 11th.<\/p>\n

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The Ducks have given their all against the Golden Knights. Anaheim\u2019s offense has been as good as any team in the playoffs. The team\u2019s issues arise on the defensive side of the puck as Ducks\u2019 goaltenders are surrendering the 4th\u2013most goals per game.<\/p>\n

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The Wild have the toughest battle of all teams in the second round of the playoffs. The offense exploded in game three, giving the team a much-needed win. Minnesota has tough work ahead, but a win on Monday can even the series at two wins apiece.<\/p>\n

The Canadiens\u2019 series with the Sabres<\/a> has been one of the best matchups of the playoffs. Montreal and Buffalo are sizing each other up while evenly matched. Montreal has the edge on the defensive end of the ice, as the team is ranked 2nd in goals allowed per game.<\/p>\n

4. Buffalo Sabres\"\"<\/p>\n

The Sabres are trading blows with the Canadiens. Buffalo\u2019s second-round series feels as if it will go to seven games. The key to moving on will be scoring early, as Montreal\u2019s defense has allowed the second-lowest number of goals per game.<\/p>\n

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3. Vegas Golden Knights<\/p>\n

Vegas entered its series with Anaheim knowing there was a battle ahead. This young Anaheim has shown the ability to score with top-ranked offenses in the playoffs. The Golden Knights rank 3rd in goals scored per game and must continue peppering the net while keeping Anaheim off the score sheet.<\/p>\n

2. Carolina Hurricanes<\/p>\n

Carolina made quick work of Philadelphia. The Hurricanes showed why they were the Eastern Conference\u2019s top team throughout the 2025-2026 season. It doesn\u2019t matter who Carolina plays in the Eastern Conference Finals; they will be the favorite. A failure to reach the Stanley Cup Finals will be one of the biggest upsets in the 2025-2026 playoffs.<\/p>\n

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The road to the coveted Stanley Cup runs through Colorado. The best team during the regular season, the Avalanche, hasn\u2019t slowed down in the playoffs. The team ranks first in goals scored per game, and only the Carolina Hurricanes have a better record this postseason.<\/p>\n

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