Early in the NHL season, several teams have exceeded expectations with standout performances, raising questions about the sustainability of their momentum. Analysts are examining whether these strong starts reflect genuine improvement or just early-season momentum. With the campaign still in its infancy, the debate over which teams are truly contenders—and which may be overperforming—is already heating up. A closer look at key statistics and trends could reveal whether these early successes are built to last.

It’s early in the NHL season, but a few teams are off to stronger starts than some may have expected. The question is, how real are these starts? Let’s dive…