The Early Stars and Unexpected Starts From the N.H.L. Season

Just over three weeks into the 2024-25 NHL season, things are looking interesting. The Edmonton Oilers — our preseason Stanley Cup favorites — are struggling to score goals. The Calgary Flames and Minnesota Wild — two teams that missed the playoffs last year — are unexpectedly off to hot starts. And the Winnipeg Jets are not just good but undefeated.

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Even our boldest predictions are being surpassed by the surprises of a season in action.

What has been each team’s biggest surprise so far, good, bad or ugly? The Athletic posed that question this week to its NHL staff. Here’s what they said.

Mason McTavish getting dropped in the lineup: There were a

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