Rachel Kryshak Oct 28, 2026, 08:30 AM ET

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Rachel Kryshak is a professional data consultant specializing in data communication and modelling. She's worked in the NHL and consulted for professional teams across North American and Europe. She hosts the Staff & Graph Podcast and discusses sports from a data-driven perspective.

The 2026-27 NHL season is well underway, with each team having played at least 10 games through the first month.

Based on this early-season sample, more than a few players have taken a huge leap forward in their play, or they've rebounded after recent down seasons. Naturally, the improvement from the players has elevated the performance of their teams and made for an exciting beginning to the campaign.…