ESPN staff Apr 3, 2026, 07:30 AM ET There are fewer than 14 days left in the 2025-26 NHL regular season, and each team has fewer than 10 games remaining. Each game on the slate takes on additional importance, but there are specific matchups that will have an outsized impact on the playoff races (and the draft lottery standings). As part of this week's updated set of ESPN NHL Power Rankings, we've identified the most important game left for all 32 teams. How we rank: A panel of ESPN hockey commentators, analysts, reporters and editors sends in a 1-32 poll based on the games through Wednesday. Note: Previous ranking for each team refers to the previous edition, March 27 . Points percentages are through Thursday's games. 1. Colorado Avalanche Previous ranking: 1 Points percentage: 73.0% April 4 at the Stars . The Avs were the first team to clinch a playoff spot, and are likely to earn the No. 1 overall seed.…