We're two weeks into the 2021-22 NHL season, and there have been many surprises in the early going -- both positive and negative.
Here is our updated ranking of all 32 clubs, plus the key takeaways that stand out most for each.
How we rank: A panel of ESPN hockey commentators, analysts, reporters and editors rates teams against one another -- taking into account game results, injuries and upcoming schedule -- and those results are tabulated to produce the list featured here.
Note: Previous ranking for each team refers to our preseason rankings, published on Oct.