The NHL season is only a couple of weeks old, but the numbers don’t lie — we’re already seeing which teams are heating up the scoreboards and which ones are locking it down defensively. Using the ATS STATS Scoring Report and Raymond Report analytics, here’s how the early contenders are shaping up heading into Week 3 of the season.
⚡ Top 5 Offensive Teams (PPGF – Goals Per Game)
- Carolina Hurricanes – 4.75 GPG
The Canes are showing why they’re an “A-Type” team in every sense — relentless forecheck, depth scoring, and four straight wins to start the season. - Dallas Stars – 4.50 GPG
One of the most balanced lineups in hockey. Dallas is perfect to the Over (4-0 O/U) and delivering profits for bettors who ride their offensive wave. - Winnipeg Jets – 4.25 GPG
Efficient and disciplined, the Jets are flying high early. A perfect 2-0 SU and 2-0 ATS on the road — that’s the kind of consistency sharps look for. - Vegas Golden Knights – 4.00 GPG
Still dangerous offensively, but a bit streaky out of the gate. Bettors beware: they’re 1-4 ATS despite solid scoring metrics. - Toronto Maple Leafs – 3.80 GPG
The Leafs are lighting it up, but their defense continues to leak goals. Great for Over bettors (3-2 O/U), but unpredictable in moneyline markets.
🧱 Top 5 Defensive Teams (PPGA – Goals Allowed Per Game)
- New York Rangers – 1.50 GA/G
Locked-in goaltending and defensive structure are keeping the Broadway Blueshirts in every game. Unders bettors, take note. - Washington Capitals – 1.75 GA/G
A new-look Caps team with an old-school attitude. Defense first — they’ve been one of the stingiest road teams in hockey. - Colorado Avalanche – 1.80 GA/G
Colorado is all business: 4-1 SU, 3-2 ATS, and 1-4 O/U. The Avs are quietly cashing tickets for Under bettors who know value when they see it. - Utah Hockey Club – 2.00 GA/G
The new kids on the block aren’t flashy, but they’re playing disciplined hockey and keeping games low-scoring. - Carolina Hurricanes – 2.00 GA/G
The Canes appear on both leaderboards for a reason — complete, consistent, and clearly the early measuring stick across the league.
💰 Early Season ATS Value Tracker
| Rank | Team | SU | ATS | O/U | Raymond Report Take |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carolina Hurricanes | 4-0 | 3-1 | 2-2 | 🚀 A-Type powerhouse. Winning SU & ATS — the complete package. |
| 2 | Colorado Avalanche | 4-1 | 3-2 | 1-4 | ❄️ Classic Under team — disciplined and profitable. |
| 3 | Dallas Stars | 3-1 | 3-1 | 4-0 | 💵 Public loves the Over, and it’s paying early. |
| 4 | Winnipeg Jets | 3-1 | 2-2 | 3-1 | ✈️ Steady road performers. Quietly profitable away from home. |
| 5 | Montreal Canadiens | 4-1 | 1-4 | 2-3 | ❗ Winning games, losing spreads — proceed with caution. |
| 6 | Washington Capitals | 3-1 | 1-3 | 2-2 | 🔒 Unders trending. Defense dictating pace. |
| 7 | Detroit Red Wings | 3-1 | 3-1 | 1-3 | 🐉 Flying under the radar as a steady “B-Type” team. |
| 8 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3-2 | 4-1 | 3-2 | ⚡ Early ATS surprise — outperforming oddsmakers. |
| 9 | Vegas Golden Knights | 3-2 | 1-4 | 3-1-1 | 🎲 Dangerous but inconsistent. Better live-bet team than pre-flop. |
| 10 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 3-2 | 2-3 | 3-2 | 🍁 Entertainment value high, defensive value low. |
📊 Raymond Report Market Read
Early trends show the favorites are holding serve SU, but ATS value is still coming from underdogs and disciplined defensive clubs.
- Carolina and Colorado are early-season A-Type standards — balanced, structured, and dependable.
- Dallas and Winnipeg are driving the Over market.
- C-Type teams like Ottawa and Chicago are sneaky contrarian covers when priced right.
In short: it’s not about chasing wins — it’s about recognizing market mispricing before the crowd does.
🏁 Final Line Change
Two weeks in, and the early pattern is clear — the smart money follows systems, not emotions. Carolina, Colorado, and Dallas are setting the tone; the rest are trying to find it. Stick to the Raymond Report principles:
Shop for Value ($), Play the Percentages (%), and Let the Market Come to You.
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