NHL Power Rankings — Week 1 (Oct 14 – Oct 20, 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
(2-1-0)Elo: 1552+2 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 41.5CF% 40.3No. 1 for the Winnipeg Jets to start things off — 2-1-0 on the season so far. A 2-1-0 record this week (+3 goal differential). 41.5% xGF at even strength. That's not going to cut it. 2-1-0 on the season, 4 points.
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Dallas Stars
(2-0-0)Elo: 1541+4 this week7-day: 2-0-0xGF% 47.7CF% 41.3First edition of the rankings and the Dallas Stars slot in at No. 2 with a 2-0-0 record. A clean 2-0-0 across 2 games, winning the goal battle 10-8. A 41.3% Corsi share means they spent too much time in their own end. Sitting at 2-0-0, 4 points on the year.
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Colorado Avalanche
(3-0-1)Elo: 1540+8 this week7-day: 3-0-1xGF% 52.2CF% 52.5No. 3 for the Colorado Avalanche to start things off — 3-0-1 on the season so far. A 3-0-1 record this week (+5 goal differential). Season: 3-0-1 (7 pts).
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Vegas Golden Knights
(1-0-2)Elo: 1538-1 this week7-day: 1-0-2xGF% 55.6CF% 57.3First edition of the rankings and the Vegas Golden Knights slot in at No. 4 with a 1-0-2 record. A 1-0-2 record this week (-1 goal differential). The 5-on-5 play was strong: 55.6% expected goals share. Sitting at 1-0-2, 4 points on the year.
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Washington Capitals
(2-1-0)Elo: 1534+2 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 54.8CF% 50.2The Washington Capitals open the power rankings at No. 5 (2-1-0, 4 pts). Posted a 2-1-0 week (+1 goal differential). 54.8% xGF at evens — they were the better team by the numbers. 2-1-0 on the season, 4 points.
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Carolina Hurricanes
(2-0-0)Elo: 1534+2 this week7-day: 2-0-0xGF% 60.0CF% 59.8No. 6 for the Carolina Hurricanes to start things off — 2-0-0 on the season so far. Perfect 2-0-0 week with a 10-6 goal edge. 60.0% xGF at even strength. That's about as good as it gets. Season: 2-0-0 (4 pts).
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Los Angeles Kings
(1-2-1)Elo: 1529-6 this week7-day: 1-2-1xGF% 50.1CF% 52.0The Los Angeles Kings open the power rankings at No. 7 (1-2-1, 3 pts). Posted a 1-2-1 week (-4 goal differential). Season: 1-2-1 (3 pts).
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Toronto Maple Leafs
(1-2-0)Elo: 1529-4 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 47.3CF% 49.5The Toronto Maple Leafs open the power rankings at No. 8 (1-2-0, 2 pts). A 1-2-0 record this week (-1 goal differential). Sitting at 1-2-0, 2 points on the year.
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Tampa Bay Lightning
(1-2-0)Elo: 1526-4 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 45.2CF% 44.9First edition of the rankings and the Tampa Bay Lightning slot in at No. 9 with a 1-2-0 record. A 1-2-0 record this week (-2 goal differential). Below-average 5-on-5 play at 45.2% xGF. 1-2-0 on the season, 2 points.
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Florida Panthers
(3-1-0)Elo: 1524+4 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 55.4CF% 53.6No. 10 for the Florida Panthers to start things off — 3-1-0 on the season so far. Went 3-1-0 on the week (+3 goal differential). The 5-on-5 play was strong: 55.4% expected goals share. Season: 3-1-0 (6 pts).
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Edmonton Oilers
(1-0-1)Elo: 1524+2 this week7-day: 1-0-1xGF% 61.8CF% 55.4First edition of the rankings and the Edmonton Oilers slot in at No. 11 with a 1-0-1 record. Posted a 1-0-1 week (+1 goal differential). 61.8% xGF at even strength. That's about as good as it gets. Season: 1-0-1 (3 pts).
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St. Louis Blues
(2-1-0)Elo: 1512+3 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 54.9CF% 52.4First edition of the rankings and the St. Louis Blues slot in at No. 12 with a 2-1-0 record. A 2-1-0 record this week. Solid 5-on-5 numbers with a 54.9% xGF share. Sitting at 2-1-0, 4 points on the year.
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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 open the power rankings at No. 13 (2-2-0, 4 pts). Went 2-2-0 on the week (+5 goal differential). 54.1% xGF at evens — they were the better team by the numbers. 2-2-0 on the season, 4 points.
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Vancouver Canucks
(1-2-0)Elo: 1503-3 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 43.9CF% 44.4The Vancouver Canucks open the power rankings at No. 14 (1-2-0, 2 pts). Posted a 1-2-0 week (-1 goal differential). Below-average 5-on-5 play at 43.9% xGF. 1-2-0 on the season, 2 points.
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Minnesota Wild
(2-1-0)Elo: 1501+0 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 46.6CF% 48.5The Minnesota Wild open the power rankings at No. 15 (2-1-0, 4 pts). A 2-1-0 record this week (+3 goal differential). Sitting at 2-1-0, 4 points on the year.
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Ottawa Senators
(1-2-0)Elo: 1500-2 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 56.0CF% 54.6First edition of the rankings and the Ottawa Senators slot in at No. 16 with a 1-2-0 record. A 1-2-0 record this week (-6 goal differential). Solid 5-on-5 numbers with a 56.0% xGF share. They're getting the chances but not the goals. That tends to even out. Sitting at 1-2-0, 2 points on the year.
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New Jersey Devils
(2-1-0)Elo: 1499+4 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 49.8CF% 48.4The New Jersey Devils open the power rankings at No. 17 (2-1-0, 4 pts). Went 2-1-0 on the week. Season: 2-1-0 (4 pts).
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Calgary Flames
(1-2-0)Elo: 1498-5 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 46.4CF% 51.7No. 18 for the Calgary Flames to start things off — 1-2-0 on the season so far. Went 1-2-0 on the week (-5 goal differential). 1-2-0 on the season, 2 points.
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Montreal Canadiens
(2-1-0)Elo: 1496+4 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 50.3CF% 47.7No. 19 for the Montreal Canadiens to start things off — 2-1-0 on the season so far. A 2-1-0 record this week (+2 goal differential). Season: 2-1-0 (4 pts).
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Detroit Red Wings
(2-1-0)Elo: 1495+3 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 54.0CF% 52.7No. 20 for the Detroit Red Wings to start things off — 2-1-0 on the season so far. Went 2-1-0 on the week. Sitting at 2-1-0, 4 points on the year.
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Utah Mammoth
(1-2-0)Elo: 1495-5 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 50.3CF% 51.9No. 21 for the Utah Mammoth to start things off — 1-2-0 on the season so far. A 1-2-0 record this week (-2 goal differential). Sitting at 1-2-0, 2 points on the year.
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Boston Bruins
(3-1-0)Elo: 1488+3 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 44.2CF% 48.9First edition of the rankings and the Boston Bruins slot in at No. 22 with a 3-1-0 record. Went 3-1-0 on the week (+4 goal differential). Below-average 5-on-5 play at 44.2% xGF. 3-1-0 on the season, 6 points.
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Pittsburgh Penguins
(2-1-0)Elo: 1485+3 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 50.7CF% 48.9No. 23 for the Pittsburgh Penguins to start things off — 2-1-0 on the season so far. A 2-1-0 record this week (-1 goal differential). 2-1-0 on the season, 4 points.
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New York Islanders
(0-3-0)Elo: 1482-8 this week7-day: 0-3-0xGF% 45.6CF% 54.7No. 24 for the New York Islanders to start things off — 0-3-0 on the season so far. Rough week: 0-3-0 with a 13-7 goal deficit. 45.6% xGF at 5-on-5 — they were on the wrong side of the chances. 0-3-0 on the season, 0 points.
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Columbus Blue Jackets
(1-2-0)Elo: 1481-2 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 49.1CF% 51.3No. 25 for the Columbus Blue Jackets to start things off — 1-2-0 on the season so far. Went 1-2-0 on the week (+1 goal differential). Sitting at 1-2-0, 2 points on the year.
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Nashville Predators
(2-0-1)Elo: 1479+6 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 49.5CF% 48.2No. 26 for the Nashville Predators to start things off — 2-0-1 on the season so far. A 2-0-1 record this week (+3 goal differential). Sitting at 2-0-1, 5 points on the year.
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Seattle Kraken
(2-0-0)Elo: 1478+3 this week7-day: 2-0-0xGF% 49.7CF% 41.9The Seattle Kraken open the power rankings at No. 27 (2-0-0, 4 pts). Perfect 2-0-0 week with a 5-2 goal edge. A 41.9% Corsi share means they spent too much time in their own end. They're scoring at a pace the underlying numbers don't fully support. Season: 2-0-0 (4 pts).
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Buffalo Sabres
(0-3-0)Elo: 1477-9 this week7-day: 0-3-0xGF% 51.4CF% 52.1No. 28 for the Buffalo Sabres to start things off — 0-3-0 on the season so far. Couldn't get a win — 0-3-0, outscored 10-2. Their scoring hasn't caught up to the quality looks they're generating. Sitting at 0-3-0, 0 points on the year.
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Philadelphia Flyers
(1-1-1)Elo: 1468+1 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 48.4CF% 45.1No. 29 for the Philadelphia Flyers to start things off — 1-1-1 on the season so far. A 1-1-1 record this week (+1 goal differential). Season: 1-1-1 (3 pts).
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Anaheim Ducks
(1-1-0)Elo: 1458-2 this week7-day: 1-1-0xGF% 64.1CF% 62.8First edition of the rankings and the Anaheim Ducks slot in at No. 30 with a 1-1-0 record. A 1-1-0 record this week (-1 goal differential). They ran the shot clock at 62.8% Corsi. Season: 1-1-0 (2 pts).
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Chicago Blackhawks
(1-2-1)Elo: 1432-1 this week7-day: 1-2-1xGF% 40.3CF% 43.3The Chicago Blackhawks open the power rankings at No. 31 (1-2-1, 3 pts). Went 1-2-1 on the week (-1 goal differential). Their 5-on-5 numbers are ugly — just 40.3% xGF. 1-2-1 on the season, 3 points.
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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 open the power rankings at No. 32 (0-0-2, 2 pts). A winless 0-0-2 week. Got outscored 11-9. 37.8% Corsi. They were chasing the puck more than they'd like. Sitting at 0-0-2, 2 points on the year.
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