NHL Power Rankings: Chicago Blackhawks Move Up As Races Tighten
By George Clifford

No. 26: Carolina Hurricanes
Previous: 25th
Season record: 24-20-7 (55 points)
The Hurricanes have been wildly up and down lately, with their current three-game win streak preceded by five straight losses. Rookie star Sebastian Aho scored his first career hat trick a week ago in Carolina’s 5-1 win over the Flyers.