Several NHL clubs have opened the 2026-27 season with point paces well above 110, led by the Carolina Hurricanes at 32 points in 20 games and the Minnesota Wild at 32 points in 21 games. The Edmonton Oilers, Vegas Golden Knights, and Tampa Bay Lightning also sit on tracks exceeding 110 after strong starts marked by elite goal differentials and effective special-teams play. Projections from season simulations place four to six teams with realistic paths to the benchmark, though the compressed early schedule and potential for regression in underlying metrics like expected goals could narrow that group. Injury management, rest advantages, and remaining strength of schedule will shape final totals as the season progresses beyond the quarter mark.