Overview
- The Hockey Writers ranks the Winnipeg Jets No. 1 for Week 4 after a surge from seventh place a week ago.
- Colorado stays near the top of the standings yet is labeled talented but inconsistent, days after signing Martin Nečas to an eight-year, $11.5 million AAV extension, with a 5-1-4 mark in the last 10.
- Columbus climbs behind a standout tandem of Jet Greaves and Elvis Merzlikins, each posting save percentages above .915 with sub-3.00 goals-against averages, fueling a recent four-game win streak.
- St. Louis slides on a seven-game losing streak that raises the prospect of selling by the 2026 trade deadline, while Minnesota’s 2-5-3 stretch includes a five-game skid that has them well off expectations.
- With the World Series complete, attention refocuses on the NHL as November begins and Olympic roster pushes come into view.