NHL Power Rankings — Week 1 (Oct 13 – Oct 19, 2025)
All 32 NHL teams ranked by Elo rating with 7-day performance, expected goals share (xGF%), Corsi possession (CF%), and analytics-driven commentary.
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Winnipeg Jets
(1-1-0)Elo: 15490 this week7-day: 1-1-0xGF% 44.5CF% 46.2The Winnipeg Jets enter the inaugural power rankings at No. 1 with a 1-1-0 record and 2 points. They posted a 1-1-0 record this week. A 44.5% xGF at 5-on-5 suggests they were outplayed at even strength, relying on special teams or goaltending to stay competitive. Season record: 1-1-0 (2 pts).
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Dallas Stars
(2-0-0)Elo: 15410 this week7-day: 2-0-0xGF% 47.7CF% 41.3The Dallas Stars enter the inaugural power rankings at No. 2 with a 2-0-0 record and 4 points. They had a perfect 2-0-0 week, outscoring opponents 10-8 across 2 games. Their 47.7% xGF at 5-on-5 was slightly below average, indicating room for improvement in generating quality chances. A 41.3% Corsi indicates they were consistently outshot and spent too much time in the defensive zone. Season record: 2-0-0 (4 pts).
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Vegas Golden Knights
(1-0-2)Elo: 15380 this week7-day: 1-0-2xGF% 55.6CF% 57.3The Vegas Golden Knights enter the inaugural power rankings at No. 3 with a 1-0-2 record and 4 points. They posted a 1-0-2 record this week, being outscored by opponents 11-10. Their 55.6% expected goals share at 5-on-5 demonstrates strong territorial control, generating more quality scoring opportunities than opponents. They dominated shot attempts with 57.3% Corsi, controlling the pace of play. Season record: 1-0-2 (4 pts).
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Colorado Avalanche
(2-0-1)Elo: 15370 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 54.1CF% 54.4The Colorado Avalanche enter the inaugural power rankings at No. 4 with a 2-0-1 record and 5 points. They posted a 2-0-1 record this week, outscoring opponents 10-7. Their 54.1% expected goals share at 5-on-5 demonstrates strong territorial control, generating more quality scoring opportunities than opponents. Season record: 2-0-1 (5 pts).
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Washington Capitals
(2-1-0)Elo: 15340 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 54.8CF% 50.2The Washington Capitals enter the inaugural power rankings at No. 5 with a 2-1-0 record and 4 points. They posted a 2-1-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 6-5. Their 54.8% expected goals share at 5-on-5 demonstrates strong territorial control, generating more quality scoring opportunities than opponents. Season record: 2-1-0 (4 pts).
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Carolina Hurricanes
(2-0-0)Elo: 15340 this week7-day: 2-0-0xGF% 60.0CF% 59.8The Carolina Hurricanes enter the inaugural power rankings at No. 6 with a 2-0-0 record and 4 points. They had a perfect 2-0-0 week, outscoring opponents 10-6 across 2 games. At 5-on-5, they dominated possession with a remarkable 60.0% expected goals share — the kind of performance that signals a team firing on all cylinders and creating far more scoring chances than they allow. They dominated shot attempts with 59.8% Corsi, controlling the pace of play. Season record: 2-0-0 (4 pts).
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Toronto Maple Leafs
(1-1-0)Elo: 15330 this week7-day: 1-1-0xGF% 40.3CF% 42.0The Toronto Maple Leafs enter the inaugural power rankings at No. 7 with a 1-1-0 record and 2 points. They posted a 1-1-0 record this week. Their 40.3% expected goals share at 5-on-5 is a major red flag — they were thoroughly outchanced at even strength, and if the results don't match, regression is likely coming. A 42.0% Corsi indicates they were consistently outshot and spent too much time in the defensive zone. Season record: 1-1-0 (2 pts).
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Los Angeles Kings
(1-2-0)Elo: 15290 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 46.1CF% 50.2The Los Angeles Kings enter the inaugural power rankings at No. 8 with a 1-2-0 record and 2 points. They posted a 1-2-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 12-9. Their 46.1% xGF at 5-on-5 was slightly below average, indicating room for improvement in generating quality chances. Season record: 1-2-0 (2 pts).
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Florida Panthers
(3-0-0)Elo: 15280 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 56.9CF% 54.9The Florida Panthers enter the inaugural power rankings at No. 9 with a 3-0-0 record and 6 points. They had a perfect 3-0-0 week, outscoring opponents 11-5 across 3 games. Their 56.9% expected goals share at 5-on-5 demonstrates strong territorial control, generating more quality scoring opportunities than opponents. Season record: 3-0-0 (6 pts).
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Edmonton Oilers
(1-0-1)Elo: 15240 this week7-day: 1-0-1xGF% 61.8CF% 55.4The Edmonton Oilers enter the inaugural power rankings at No. 10 with a 1-0-1 record and 3 points. They posted a 1-0-1 record this week, outscoring opponents 6-5. At 5-on-5, they dominated possession with a remarkable 61.8% expected goals share — the kind of performance that signals a team firing on all cylinders and creating far more scoring chances than they allow. Season record: 1-0-1 (3 pts).
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Tampa Bay Lightning
(0-2-0)Elo: 15230 this week7-day: 0-2-0xGF% 35.2CF% 41.0The Tampa Bay Lightning enter the inaugural power rankings at No. 11 with a 0-2-0 record and 0 points. They went winless at 0-2-0, being outscored 10-7 in 2 games. Their 35.2% expected goals share at 5-on-5 is a major red flag — they were thoroughly outchanced at even strength, and if the results don't match, regression is likely coming. A 41.0% Corsi indicates they were consistently outshot and spent too much time in the defensive zone. Season record: 0-2-0 (0 pts).
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New York Rangers
(2-2-0)Elo: 15090 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 54.1CF% 51.3The New York Rangers enter the inaugural power rankings at No. 12 with a 2-2-0 record and 4 points. They posted a 2-2-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 10-5. Their 54.1% expected goals share at 5-on-5 demonstrates strong territorial control, generating more quality scoring opportunities than opponents. Season record: 2-2-0 (4 pts).
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St. Louis Blues
(1-1-0)Elo: 15090 this week7-day: 1-1-0xGF% 54.8CF% 51.4The St. Louis Blues enter the inaugural power rankings at No. 13 with a 1-1-0 record and 2 points. They posted a 1-1-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 7-4. Their 54.8% expected goals share at 5-on-5 demonstrates strong territorial control, generating more quality scoring opportunities than opponents. Despite the underlying metrics, their actual goal share lagged behind expectations — a sign of bad puck luck or poor finishing that could correct itself. Season record: 1-1-0 (2 pts).
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Vancouver Canucks
(1-1-0)Elo: 15060 this week7-day: 1-1-0xGF% 43.2CF% 43.1The Vancouver Canucks enter the inaugural power rankings at No. 14 with a 1-1-0 record and 2 points. They posted a 1-1-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 6-4. A 43.2% xGF at 5-on-5 suggests they were outplayed at even strength, relying on special teams or goaltending to stay competitive. They scored at a rate well above their expected goals, suggesting favorable bounces or clutch finishing that may not be sustainable. A 43.1% Corsi indicates they were consistently outshot and spent too much time in the defensive zone. Season record: 1-1-0 (2 pts).
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Ottawa Senators
(1-1-0)Elo: 15040 this week7-day: 1-1-0xGF% 56.4CF% 54.6The Ottawa Senators enter the inaugural power rankings at No. 15 with a 1-1-0 record and 2 points. They posted a 1-1-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 10-7. Their 56.4% expected goals share at 5-on-5 demonstrates strong territorial control, generating more quality scoring opportunities than opponents. Despite the underlying metrics, their actual goal share lagged behind expectations — a sign of bad puck luck or poor finishing that could correct itself. Season record: 1-1-0 (2 pts).
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Minnesota Wild
(1-1-0)Elo: 15010 this week7-day: 1-1-0xGF% 50.3CF% 51.0The Minnesota Wild enter the inaugural power rankings at No. 16 with a 1-1-0 record and 2 points. They posted a 1-1-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 9-7. Season record: 1-1-0 (2 pts).
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Utah Mammoth
(1-1-0)Elo: 14980 this week7-day: 1-1-0xGF% 45.3CF% 45.0The Utah Mammoth enter the inaugural power rankings at No. 17 with a 1-1-0 record and 2 points. They posted a 1-1-0 record this week. A 45.3% xGF at 5-on-5 suggests they were outplayed at even strength, relying on special teams or goaltending to stay competitive. Season record: 1-1-0 (2 pts).
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Calgary Flames
(1-2-0)Elo: 14980 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 46.4CF% 51.7The Calgary Flames enter the inaugural power rankings at No. 18 with a 1-2-0 record and 2 points. They posted a 1-2-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 12-7. Their 46.4% xGF at 5-on-5 was slightly below average, indicating room for improvement in generating quality chances. Season record: 1-2-0 (2 pts).
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New Jersey Devils
(1-1-0)Elo: 14960 this week7-day: 1-1-0xGF% 49.9CF% 48.9The New Jersey Devils enter the inaugural power rankings at No. 19 with a 1-1-0 record and 2 points. They posted a 1-1-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 9-8. Season record: 1-1-0 (2 pts).
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Montreal Canadiens
(2-1-0)Elo: 14960 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 50.3CF% 47.7The Montreal Canadiens enter the inaugural power rankings at No. 20 with a 2-1-0 record and 4 points. They posted a 2-1-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 10-8. Season record: 2-1-0 (4 pts).
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Detroit Red Wings
(1-1-0)Elo: 14910 this week7-day: 1-1-0xGF% 63.8CF% 62.1The Detroit Red Wings enter the inaugural power rankings at No. 21 with a 1-1-0 record and 2 points. They posted a 1-1-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 8-7. At 5-on-5, they dominated possession with a remarkable 63.8% expected goals share — the kind of performance that signals a team firing on all cylinders and creating far more scoring chances than they allow. Despite the underlying metrics, their actual goal share lagged behind expectations — a sign of bad puck luck or poor finishing that could correct itself. They dominated shot attempts with 62.1% Corsi, controlling the pace of play. Season record: 1-1-0 (2 pts).
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Boston Bruins
(3-0-0)Elo: 14910 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 47.2CF% 49.2The Boston Bruins enter the inaugural power rankings at No. 22 with a 3-0-0 record and 6 points. They had a perfect 3-0-0 week, outscoring opponents 10-5 across 3 games. Their 47.2% xGF at 5-on-5 was slightly below average, indicating room for improvement in generating quality chances. They scored at a rate well above their expected goals, suggesting favorable bounces or clutch finishing that may not be sustainable. Season record: 3-0-0 (6 pts).
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Pittsburgh Penguins
(2-1-0)Elo: 14850 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 50.7CF% 48.9The Pittsburgh Penguins enter the inaugural power rankings at No. 23 with a 2-1-0 record and 4 points. They posted a 2-1-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 9-8. Season record: 2-1-0 (4 pts).
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Columbus Blue Jackets
(1-1-0)Elo: 14850 this week7-day: 1-1-0xGF% 48.6CF% 50.7The Columbus Blue Jackets enter the inaugural power rankings at No. 24 with a 1-1-0 record and 2 points. They posted a 1-1-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 8-6. Season record: 1-1-0 (2 pts).
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New York Islanders
(0-2-0)Elo: 14840 this week7-day: 0-2-0xGF% 39.1CF% 48.0The New York Islanders enter the inaugural power rankings at No. 25 with a 0-2-0 record and 0 points. They went winless at 0-2-0, being outscored 8-5 in 2 games. Their 39.1% expected goals share at 5-on-5 is a major red flag — they were thoroughly outchanced at even strength, and if the results don't match, regression is likely coming. Season record: 0-2-0 (0 pts).
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Buffalo Sabres
(0-2-0)Elo: 14800 this week7-day: 0-2-0xGF% 50.1CF% 51.5The Buffalo Sabres enter the inaugural power rankings at No. 26 with a 0-2-0 record and 0 points. They went winless at 0-2-0, being outscored 7-1 in 2 games. Despite the underlying metrics, their actual goal share lagged behind expectations — a sign of bad puck luck or poor finishing that could correct itself. Season record: 0-2-0 (0 pts).
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Seattle Kraken
(2-0-0)Elo: 14780 this week7-day: 2-0-0xGF% 49.7CF% 41.9The Seattle Kraken enter the inaugural power rankings at No. 27 with a 2-0-0 record and 4 points. They had a perfect 2-0-0 week, outscoring opponents 5-2 across 2 games. They scored at a rate well above their expected goals, suggesting favorable bounces or clutch finishing that may not be sustainable. A 41.9% Corsi indicates they were consistently outshot and spent too much time in the defensive zone. Season record: 2-0-0 (4 pts).
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Nashville Predators
(1-0-1)Elo: 14760 this week7-day: 1-0-1xGF% 51.2CF% 49.7The Nashville Predators enter the inaugural power rankings at No. 28 with a 1-0-1 record and 3 points. They posted a 1-0-1 record this week. Season record: 1-0-1 (3 pts).
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Philadelphia Flyers
(0-1-1)Elo: 14650 this week7-day: 0-1-1xGF% 47.7CF% 42.9The Philadelphia Flyers enter the inaugural power rankings at No. 29 with a 0-1-1 record and 1 points. They went winless at 0-1-1, being outscored 6-4 in 2 games. Their 47.7% xGF at 5-on-5 was slightly below average, indicating room for improvement in generating quality chances. A 42.9% Corsi indicates they were consistently outshot and spent too much time in the defensive zone. Season record: 0-1-1 (1 pts).
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Anaheim Ducks
(1-1-0)Elo: 14580 this week7-day: 1-1-0xGF% 64.1CF% 62.8The Anaheim Ducks enter the inaugural power rankings at No. 30 with a 1-1-0 record and 2 points. They posted a 1-1-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 9-8. At 5-on-5, they dominated possession with a remarkable 64.1% expected goals share — the kind of performance that signals a team firing on all cylinders and creating far more scoring chances than they allow. Despite the underlying metrics, their actual goal share lagged behind expectations — a sign of bad puck luck or poor finishing that could correct itself. They dominated shot attempts with 62.8% Corsi, controlling the pace of play. Season record: 1-1-0 (2 pts).
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Chicago Blackhawks
(0-2-1)Elo: 14290 this week7-day: 0-2-1xGF% 40.6CF% 46.6The Chicago Blackhawks enter the inaugural power rankings at No. 31 with a 0-2-1 record and 1 points. They went winless at 0-2-1, being outscored 10-7 in 3 games. Their 40.6% expected goals share at 5-on-5 is a major red flag — they were thoroughly outchanced at even strength, and if the results don't match, regression is likely coming. Season record: 0-2-1 (1 pts).
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San Jose Sharks
(0-0-2)Elo: 14100 this week7-day: 0-0-2xGF% 30.7CF% 37.8The San Jose Sharks enter the inaugural power rankings at No. 32 with a 0-0-2 record and 2 points. They went winless at 0-0-2, being outscored 11-9 in 2 games. Their 30.7% expected goals share at 5-on-5 is a major red flag — they were thoroughly outchanced at even strength, and if the results don't match, regression is likely coming. A 37.8% Corsi indicates they were consistently outshot and spent too much time in the defensive zone. Season record: 0-0-2 (2 pts).
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