NHL Power Rankings — Week 2 (Oct 21 – Oct 27, 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
(5-1-0)Elo: 1559+7 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 39.0CF% 38.1Still No. 1: the Winnipeg Jets. Went 3-0-0, outscoring opponents 11-4. Just 38.1% Corsi — opponents had the run of play. Results are outpacing the chances they're creating — worth watching. Season: 5-1-0 (10 pts).
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Vegas Golden Knights
(5-0-2)Elo: 1549+7 this week7-day: 4-0-0xGF% 52.4CF% 48.6The Vegas Golden Knights tick up 2 spots to No. 2. A clean 4-0-0 across 4 games, winning the goal battle 20-9. 5-0-2 on the season, 12 points.
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Colorado Avalanche
(5-0-1)Elo: 1545+5 this week7-day: 2-0-0xGF% 70.5CF% 65.9No. 3 again for the Colorado Avalanche. Nobody's knocking them off. Perfect 2-0-0 week with a 8-2 goal edge. They ran the shot clock at 65.9% Corsi. Season: 5-0-1 (11 pts).
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Carolina Hurricanes
(5-1-0)Elo: 1537+1 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 63.0CF% 58.7The Carolina Hurricanes tick up 2 spots to No. 4. Posted a 3-1-0 week (+5 goal differential). At 5-on-5 they were dominant: 63.0% of the expected goals. Sitting at 5-1-0, 10 points on the year.
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Dallas Stars
(3-2-0)Elo: 1537-7 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 49.3CF% 45.8Down 3 to No. 5 for the Dallas Stars after a rough stretch. A 1-2-0 record this week (-1 goal differential). Season: 3-2-0 (6 pts).
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Washington Capitals
(4-2-0)Elo: 1533-1 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 64.1CF% 64.0The Washington Capitals slip to No. 6. Posted a 2-1-0 week (+4 goal differential). Their 5-on-5 numbers were elite this week — 64.1% xGF. Season: 4-2-0 (8 pts).
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Toronto Maple Leafs
(3-2-1)Elo: 1530-1 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 49.6CF% 47.2The Toronto Maple Leafs climb to No. 7. Posted a 2-0-1 week (+3 goal differential). Season: 3-2-1 (7 pts).
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Los Angeles Kings
(1-3-2)Elo: 1525-4 this week7-day: 0-1-1xGF% 46.8CF% 51.4The Los Angeles Kings dip a spot to No. 8. A winless 0-1-1 week. Got outscored 8-5. Season: 1-3-2 (4 pts).
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Tampa Bay Lightning
(1-3-2)Elo: 1523-3 this week7-day: 0-1-2xGF% 45.1CF% 47.4No. 9: Tampa Bay Lightning, same as last week. Couldn't get a win — 0-1-2, outscored 8-5. The 5-on-5 numbers weren't great: 45.1% expected goals share. Season: 1-3-2 (4 pts).
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Edmonton Oilers
(2-3-1)Elo: 1518-9 this week7-day: 1-3-0xGF% 46.1CF% 46.0No. 10 for the Edmonton Oilers, up 1 from last week. A 1-3-0 record this week (-4 goal differential). 2-3-1 on the season, 5 points.
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Florida Panthers
(3-4-0)Elo: 1516-9 this week7-day: 0-3-0xGF% 47.9CF% 48.6The Florida Panthers slip to No. 11. Went 0-3-0, outscored 10-2. The results don't match the chances they're creating — they should be better. Season: 3-4-0 (6 pts).
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St. Louis Blues
(3-2-0)Elo: 1511-1 this week7-day: 1-1-0xGF% 56.6CF% 54.5No movement for the St. Louis Blues at No. 12. Posted a 1-1-0 week (-3 goal differential). Solid 5-on-5 numbers with a 56.6% xGF share. Sitting at 3-2-0, 6 points on the year.
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Vancouver Canucks
(4-2-0)Elo: 1510+7 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 40.6CF% 42.0The Vancouver Canucks climb to No. 13. Swept the week at 3-0-0 — 12 goals for, 8 against. Got outchanced badly at 5-on-5 with a 40.6% xGF share. Their actual scoring ran well ahead of expectations this week. Season: 4-2-0 (8 pts).
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New York Rangers
(3-4-1)Elo: 15060 this week7-day: 1-2-1xGF% 58.9CF% 52.8No. 14 for the New York Rangers, down 1. A 1-2-1 record this week (-4 goal differential). 58.9% xGF at even strength. That's about as good as it gets. The results don't match the chances they're creating — they should be better. 3-4-1 on the season, 7 points.
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New Jersey Devils
(4-1-0)Elo: 1505+6 this week7-day: 2-0-0xGF% 60.8CF% 52.8No. 15 for the New Jersey Devils, up 2 from last week. Went 2-0-0, outscoring opponents 8-4. At 5-on-5 they were dominant: 60.8% of the expected goals. 4-1-0 on the season, 8 points.
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Utah Mammoth
(4-2-0)Elo: 1502+7 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 63.7CF% 53.8Up 5 to No. 16 for the Utah Mammoth. Swept the week at 3-0-0 — 12 goals for, 6 against. At 5-on-5 they were dominant: 63.7% of the expected goals. 4-2-0 on the season, 8 points.
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Detroit Red Wings
(5-1-0)Elo: 1501+6 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 46.6CF% 50.5The Detroit Red Wings move up 3 spots to No. 17. Swept the week at 3-0-0 — 10 goals for, 4 against. Results are outpacing the chances they're creating — worth watching. 5-1-0 on the season, 10 points.
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Minnesota Wild
(3-3-1)Elo: 1499+1 this week7-day: 1-2-1xGF% 38.8CF% 47.8Down 3 to No. 18 for the Minnesota Wild after a rough stretch. A 1-2-1 record this week (-6 goal differential). Got outchanced badly at 5-on-5 with a 38.8% xGF share. Sitting at 3-3-1, 7 points on the year.
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Montreal Canadiens
(5-2-0)Elo: 14950 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 50.5CF% 48.4The Montreal Canadiens hold at No. 19. Went 3-1-0 on the week (+3 goal differential). Season: 5-2-0 (10 pts).
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Ottawa Senators
(2-4-0)Elo: 1494-6 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 49.0CF% 57.5Ottawa Senators: No. 20, dropping 4 from last week. Posted a 1-2-0 week (-4 goal differential). They ran the shot clock at 57.5% Corsi. 2-4-0 on the season, 4 points.
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Pittsburgh Penguins
(4-2-0)Elo: 1488+6 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 56.3CF% 45.6No. 21 for the Pittsburgh Penguins, up 2 from last week. A 2-1-0 record this week (+4 goal differential). The 5-on-5 play was strong: 56.3% expected goals share. Season: 4-2-0 (8 pts).
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New York Islanders
(2-3-0)Elo: 1488+7 this week7-day: 2-0-0xGF% 49.1CF% 47.5The New York Islanders climb to No. 22. Swept the week at 2-0-0 — 9 goals for, 6 against. 2-3-0 on the season, 4 points.
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Calgary Flames
(1-6-0)Elo: 1487-8 this week7-day: 0-4-0xGF% 52.8CF% 55.8Down 5 to No. 23 for the Calgary Flames after a rough stretch. Rough week: 0-4-0 with a 15-5 goal deficit. Their scoring hasn't caught up to the quality looks they're generating. Sitting at 1-6-0, 2 points on the year.
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Columbus Blue Jackets
(2-3-0)Elo: 1482+0 this week7-day: 1-1-0xGF% 45.4CF% 46.8The Columbus Blue Jackets climb to No. 24. A 1-1-0 record this week (-2 goal differential). Below-average 5-on-5 play at 45.4% xGF. Season: 2-3-0 (4 pts).
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Boston Bruins
(3-4-0)Elo: 1481-7 this week7-day: 0-3-0xGF% 35.5CF% 41.6Boston Bruins: No. 25, dropping 3 from last week. Went 0-3-0, outscored 13-8. A 41.6% Corsi share means they spent too much time in their own end. Sitting at 3-4-0, 6 points on the year.
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Buffalo Sabres
(2-4-0)Elo: 1480+3 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 50.3CF% 47.1The Buffalo Sabres tick up 2 spots to No. 26. Went 2-1-0 on the week (+5 goal differential). Sitting at 2-4-0, 4 points on the year.
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Seattle Kraken
(3-1-2)Elo: 1476-2 this week7-day: 1-1-2xGF% 45.2CF% 47.8No movement for the Seattle Kraken at No. 27. Posted a 1-1-2 week (-4 goal differential). 45.2% xGF at 5-on-5 — they were on the wrong side of the chances. Sitting at 3-1-2, 8 points on the year.
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Nashville Predators
(2-2-2)Elo: 1475-2 this week7-day: 0-2-1xGF% 51.3CF% 56.9The Nashville Predators dip 2 spots to No. 28. Rough week: 0-2-1 with a 14-7 goal deficit. They ran the shot clock at 56.9% Corsi. They're getting the chances but not the goals. That tends to even out. Sitting at 2-2-2, 6 points on the year.
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Philadelphia Flyers
(3-2-1)Elo: 1469+1 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 58.1CF% 50.9The Philadelphia Flyers can't get out of the No. 29 spot. Posted a 2-1-0 week (+1 goal differential). 58.1% xGF at even strength. That's about as good as it gets. Sitting at 3-2-1, 7 points on the year.
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Anaheim Ducks
(2-2-1)Elo: 1458-3 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 36.6CF% 48.8No. 30 again for the Anaheim Ducks. Not much going right. A 1-1-1 record this week (-3 goal differential). 36.6% xGF at even strength. That's not going to cut it. Sitting at 2-2-1, 5 points on the year.
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Chicago Blackhawks
(3-2-2)Elo: 1436+4 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 51.5CF% 49.5The Chicago Blackhawks can't get out of the No. 31 spot. Went 2-0-1 on the week (+5 goal differential). 3-2-2 on the season, 8 points.
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San Jose Sharks
(0-3-2)Elo: 1403-5 this week7-day: 0-3-0xGF% 35.9CF% 41.5The San Jose Sharks stay stuck at No. 32. Couldn't get a win — 0-3-0, outscored 14-4. Got outchanced badly at 5-on-5 with a 35.9% xGF share. 0-3-2 on the season, 2 points.
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