Stanley Cup power rankings for remaining NHL playoff teams

The Stanley Cup playoffs are heating up as teams battle to be named the top team in the NHL . The Carolina Hurricanes are the first team to cement their place in the Conference Finals. They swept the Philadelphia Flyers 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 11 th . MORE: 3 burning questions Los Angeles Kings must answer in 2026 offseason 7. Anaheim Ducks May 4, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone (61) controls the puck in front of Anaheim Ducks goaltender Lukas Dostal (1) during the third period of game one of the second round of the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena.

Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images The Ducks have given their all against the Golden Knights. Anaheim’s offense has been as good as any team in the playoffs.

The team’s issues arise on the defensive side of the puck as Ducks’ goaltenders are surrendering the 4 th –most goals per game. 6. Minnesota Wild The Wild have the toughest battle of all teams in the second round of the playoffs.