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NHL Division Power Rankings: Pacific at Bottom, Central Strong at Top

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The article ranks the NHL's four divisions ahead of the 2026-27 season. The Pacific Division is placed last, with Connor McDavid describing it as a 'pillow fight' due to weak competition. The Central Division is noted for its top-heavy strength, featuring Colorado and Dallas.

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The 2026-27 season introduces an 84-game schedule, the league's longest in over three decades, with opening night featuring Carolina raising its championship banner against two-time defending champion Florida. The Hurricanes' 113-point regular season and 16-3 playoff run delivered their first title since 2006, though their path included sweeps through the first two rounds before dispatching Vegas in the final.

The Central's top trio of Colorado, Dallas, and Minnesota combined for 151 wins, yet the division's lower half dragged its overall standing. Only Utah joined the playoff field from that group, while Winnipeg, Chicago, Nashville, and St. Louis finished among the league's bottom 11. The Pacific's weakness was underscored by Edmonton's 93 points earning second place, with McDavid's "pillow fight" remark capturing the division

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