NHL Power Rankings — Week 3 (Oct 27 – Nov 2, 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

   (6-3-0)

   Elo: 1553-6 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 43.6CF% 44.7

   The Winnipeg Jets remain firmly entrenched at No. 1, maintaining their position among the league's elite. They posted a 2-2-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 10-9. A 43.6% xGF at 5-on-5 suggests they were outplayed at even strength, relying on special teams or goaltending to stay competitive. Season record: 6-3-0 (12 pts).

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2. 2
   

   Vegas Golden Knights

   (5-1-3)

   Elo: 1545-3 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 43.4CF% 44.5

   The Vegas Golden Knights remain firmly entrenched at No. 2, maintaining their position among the league's elite. They posted a 1-1-1 record this week, being outscored by opponents 6-5. A 43.4% xGF at 5-on-5 suggests they were outplayed at even strength, relying on special teams or goaltending to stay competitive. Season record: 5-1-3 (13 pts).

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3. 3
   

   Colorado Avalanche

   (5-1-4)

   Elo: 1540-5 this week7-day: 0-1-3xGF% 59.4CF% 60.2

   The Colorado Avalanche remain firmly entrenched at No. 3, maintaining their position among the league's elite. They went winless at 0-1-3, being outscored 16-12 in 4 games. At 5-on-5, they dominated possession with a remarkable 59.4% 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 60.2% Corsi, controlling the pace of play. Season record: 5-1-4 (14 pts).

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4. 4
   

   Dallas Stars

   (5-3-1)

   Elo: 1538+1 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 53.1CF% 43.5

   The Dallas Stars climbed 1 spot to No. 4. They posted a 2-1-1 record this week, being outscored by opponents 12-9. A 53.1% xGF at 5-on-5 reflects solid underlying play on both sides of the puck. A 43.5% Corsi indicates they were consistently outshot and spent too much time in the defensive zone. Season record: 5-3-1 (11 pts).

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5. 5
   

   Carolina Hurricanes

   (6-2-0)

   Elo: 1535-2 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 44.0CF% 52.0

   The Carolina Hurricanes slipped 1 spot to No. 5. They posted a 1-2-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 11-8. A 44.0% xGF at 5-on-5 suggests they were outplayed at even strength, relying on special teams or goaltending to stay competitive. Season record: 6-2-0 (12 pts).

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6. 6
   

   Washington Capitals

   (6-3-0)

   Elo: 1535+1 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 45.0CF% 51.2

   The Washington Capitals hold steady at No. 6. They posted a 2-1-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 10-9. A 45.0% xGF at 5-on-5 suggests they were outplayed at even strength, relying on special teams or goaltending to stay competitive. Season record: 6-3-0 (12 pts).

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7. 7
   

   Los Angeles Kings

   (4-3-3)

   Elo: 1528+3 this week7-day: 3-0-1xGF% 53.5CF% 56.3

   The Los Angeles Kings climbed 1 spot to No. 7. They posted a 3-0-1 record this week, outscoring opponents 12-9. A 53.5% xGF at 5-on-5 reflects solid underlying play on both sides of the puck. They dominated shot attempts with 56.3% Corsi, controlling the pace of play. Season record: 4-3-3 (11 pts).

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8. 8
   

   Toronto Maple Leafs

   (4-4-1)

   Elo: 1524-7 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 48.8CF% 49.1

   The Toronto Maple Leafs slipped 1 spot to No. 8. They posted a 1-2-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 13-9. Season record: 4-4-1 (9 pts).

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9. 9
   

   Tampa Bay Lightning

   (3-4-2)

   Elo: 1521-1 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 59.8CF% 56.7

   The Tampa Bay Lightning hold steady at No. 9. They posted a 2-1-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 8-7. At 5-on-5, they dominated possession with a remarkable 59.8% expected goals share — the kind of performance that signals a team firing on all cylinders and creating far more scoring chances than they allow. They dominated shot attempts with 56.7% Corsi, controlling the pace of play. Season record: 3-4-2 (8 pts).

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10. 10
    

    Florida Panthers

    (5-5-0)

    Elo: 1518+3 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 63.8CF% 54.1

    The Florida Panthers climbed 1 spot to No. 10. They posted a 2-1-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 10-8. 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. Season record: 5-5-0 (10 pts).

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11. 11
    

    Edmonton Oilers

    (4-4-2)

    Elo: 15180 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 56.2CF% 52.9

    The Edmonton Oilers slipped 1 spot to No. 11. They posted a 2-1-1 record this week. Their 56.2% expected goals share at 5-on-5 demonstrates strong territorial control, generating more quality scoring opportunities than opponents. Season record: 4-4-2 (10 pts).

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12. 12
    

    New Jersey Devils

    (8-1-0)

    Elo: 1513+8 this week7-day: 4-0-0xGF% 48.5CF% 52.5

    The New Jersey Devils surged 3 spots to No. 12, up from No. 15 last week. They had a perfect 4-0-0 week, outscoring opponents 16-7 across 4 games. They scored at a rate well above their expected goals, suggesting favorable bounces or clutch finishing that may not be sustainable. Season record: 8-1-0 (16 pts).

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13. 13
    

    Utah Mammoth

    (8-2-0)

    Elo: 1513+11 this week7-day: 4-0-0xGF% 49.3CF% 48.9

    The Utah Mammoth surged 3 spots to No. 13, up from No. 16 last week. They had a perfect 4-0-0 week, outscoring opponents 20-11 across 4 games. Their Elo climbed +11 to 1513. They scored at a rate well above their expected goals, suggesting favorable bounces or clutch finishing that may not be sustainable. Season record: 8-2-0 (16 pts).

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14. 14
    

    St. Louis Blues

    (3-4-1)

    Elo: 1504-7 this week7-day: 0-2-1xGF% 61.2CF% 50.4

    The St. Louis Blues slipped 2 spots to No. 14. They went winless at 0-2-1, being outscored 15-9 in 3 games. At 5-on-5, they dominated possession with a remarkable 61.2% 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. Season record: 3-4-1 (7 pts).

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15. 15
    

    New York Rangers

    (3-5-2)

    Elo: 1502-4 this week7-day: 0-2-1xGF% 58.4CF% 54.4

    The New York Rangers slipped 1 spot to No. 15. They went winless at 0-2-1, being outscored 14-7 in 3 games. At 5-on-5, they dominated possession with a remarkable 58.4% 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. Season record: 3-5-2 (8 pts).

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16. 16
    

    Vancouver Canucks

    (5-5-0)

    Elo: 1501-9 this week7-day: 1-3-0xGF% 44.2CF% 47.2

    The Vancouver Canucks tumbled 3 spots to No. 16 after a difficult stretch. They posted a 1-3-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 14-9. A 44.2% xGF at 5-on-5 suggests they were outplayed at even strength, relying on special teams or goaltending to stay competitive. Season record: 5-5-0 (10 pts).

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17. 17
    

    Ottawa Senators

    (4-4-1)

    Elo: 1500+6 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 53.2CF% 52.9

    The Ottawa Senators climbed 2 spots to No. 17. They posted a 2-0-1 record this week, outscoring opponents 11-5. A 53.2% xGF at 5-on-5 reflects solid underlying play on both sides of the puck. They scored at a rate well above their expected goals, suggesting favorable bounces or clutch finishing that may not be sustainable. Season record: 4-4-1 (9 pts).

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18. 18
    

    Detroit Red Wings

    (6-3-0)

    Elo: 1498-3 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 48.7CF% 55.0

    The Detroit Red Wings slipped 1 spot to No. 18. They posted a 1-2-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 15-10. Season record: 6-3-0 (12 pts).

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19. 19
    

    Montreal Canadiens

    (7-3-0)

    Elo: 1497+1 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 48.3CF% 46.4

    The Montreal Canadiens climbed 1 spot to No. 19. They posted a 3-1-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 15-12. Season record: 7-3-0 (14 pts).

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20. 20
    

    Pittsburgh Penguins

    (6-2-1)

    Elo: 1494+6 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 40.7CF% 40.2

    The Pittsburgh Penguins climbed 2 spots to No. 20. They posted a 2-0-1 record this week, outscoring opponents 14-9. Their 40.7% 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. They scored at a rate well above their expected goals, suggesting favorable bounces or clutch finishing that may not be sustainable. A 40.2% Corsi indicates they were consistently outshot and spent too much time in the defensive zone. Season record: 6-2-1 (13 pts).

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21. 21
    

    New York Islanders

    (4-3-1)

    Elo: 1493+4 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 40.2CF% 44.8

    The New York Islanders climbed 2 spots to No. 21. They posted a 2-0-1 record this week, outscoring opponents 14-9. Their 40.2% 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. They scored at a rate well above their expected goals, suggesting favorable bounces or clutch finishing that may not be sustainable. Season record: 4-3-1 (9 pts).

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22. 22
    

    Minnesota Wild

    (3-5-2)

    Elo: 1492-7 this week7-day: 1-2-1xGF% 48.3CF% 49.7

    The Minnesota Wild tumbled 4 spots to No. 22 after a difficult stretch. They posted a 1-2-1 record this week, being outscored by opponents 17-11. Season record: 3-5-2 (8 pts).

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23. 23
    

    Calgary Flames

    (2-7-1)

    Elo: 1487+0 this week7-day: 1-2-1xGF% 56.1CF% 57.8

    The Calgary Flames slipped 2 spots to No. 23. They posted a 1-2-1 record this week. Their 56.1% expected goals share at 5-on-5 demonstrates strong territorial control, generating more quality scoring opportunities than opponents. They dominated shot attempts with 57.8% Corsi, controlling the pace of play. Season record: 2-7-1 (5 pts).

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24. 24
    

    Buffalo Sabres

    (4-4-1)

    Elo: 1486+6 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 50.0CF% 49.6

    The Buffalo Sabres hold steady at No. 24. They posted a 2-1-1 record this week, outscoring opponents 14-13. Season record: 4-4-1 (9 pts).

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25. 25
    

    Columbus Blue Jackets

    (4-4-0)

    Elo: 1483+2 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 60.6CF% 60.1

    The Columbus Blue Jackets hold steady at No. 25. They posted a 2-1-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 11-10. At 5-on-5, they dominated possession with a remarkable 60.6% 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 60.1% Corsi, controlling the pace of play. Season record: 4-4-0 (8 pts).

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26. 26
    

    Seattle Kraken

    (5-2-2)

    Elo: 1480+5 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 39.8CF% 42.0

    The Seattle Kraken climbed 1 spot to No. 26. They posted a 2-2-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 11-9. Their 39.8% 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: 5-2-2 (12 pts).

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27. 27
    

    Boston Bruins

    (4-6-0)

    Elo: 1478-3 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 49.7CF% 49.8

    The Boston Bruins slipped 1 spot to No. 27. They posted a 1-2-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 13-11. Season record: 4-6-0 (8 pts).

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28. 28
    

    Nashville Predators

    (4-4-2)

    Elo: 1472-3 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 48.1CF% 49.7

    The Nashville Predators hold at No. 28, unable to gain ground in the standings. They posted a 2-2-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 13-11. Season record: 4-4-2 (10 pts).

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29. 29
    

    Philadelphia Flyers

    (4-3-1)

    Elo: 1467-2 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 52.7CF% 48.5

    The Philadelphia Flyers hold at No. 29, unable to gain ground in the standings. They posted a 2-1-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 10-7. A 52.7% xGF at 5-on-5 reflects solid underlying play on both sides of the puck. Season record: 4-3-1 (9 pts).

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30. 30
    

    Anaheim Ducks

    (4-3-1)

    Elo: 1462+5 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 39.3CF% 45.9

    The Anaheim Ducks hold at No. 30, unable to gain ground in the standings. They posted a 2-1-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 15-11. Their 39.3% 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. They scored at a rate well above their expected goals, suggesting favorable bounces or clutch finishing that may not be sustainable. Season record: 4-3-1 (9 pts).

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31. 31
    

    Chicago Blackhawks

    (4-3-2)

    Elo: 1437+1 this week7-day: 1-1-0xGF% 44.8CF% 39.8

    The Chicago Blackhawks hold at No. 31, unable to gain ground in the standings. They posted a 1-1-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 5-4. A 44.8% xGF at 5-on-5 suggests they were outplayed at even strength, relying on special teams or goaltending to stay competitive. A 39.8% Corsi indicates they were consistently outshot and spent too much time in the defensive zone. Season record: 4-3-2 (10 pts).

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32. 32
    

    San Jose Sharks

    (2-5-2)

    Elo: 1401-1 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 50.7CF% 45.3

    The San Jose Sharks hold at No. 32, unable to gain ground in the standings. They posted a 2-2-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 17-16. Season record: 2-5-2 (6 pts).

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