NHL Power Rankings — Week 4 (Nov 3 – Nov 9, 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
(9-3-0)Elo: 1558+4 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 47.3CF% 44.4The Winnipeg Jets remain firmly entrenched at No. 1, maintaining their position among the league's elite. They had a perfect 3-0-0 week, outscoring opponents 15-8 across 3 games. Their 47.3% 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: 9-3-0 (18 pts).
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Vegas Golden Knights
(6-2-3)Elo: 15450 this week7-day: 1-1-0xGF% 58.8CF% 53.1The Vegas Golden Knights remain firmly entrenched at No. 2, maintaining their position among the league's elite. They posted a 1-1-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 8-7. At 5-on-5, they dominated possession with a remarkable 58.8% 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: 6-2-3 (15 pts).
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Colorado Avalanche
(7-1-5)Elo: 1545+5 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 62.7CF% 53.9The Colorado Avalanche remain firmly entrenched at No. 3, maintaining their position among the league's elite. They posted a 2-0-1 record this week, outscoring opponents 14-9. At 5-on-5, they dominated possession with a remarkable 62.7% 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: 7-1-5 (19 pts).
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Dallas Stars
(6-3-3)Elo: 1540+2 this week7-day: 1-0-2xGF% 34.9CF% 36.8The Dallas Stars hold steady at No. 4. They posted a 1-0-2 record this week, being outscored by opponents 6-5. Their 34.9% 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 36.8% Corsi indicates they were consistently outshot and spent too much time in the defensive zone. Season record: 6-3-3 (15 pts).
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Carolina Hurricanes
(7-4-0)Elo: 1531-4 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 43.9CF% 52.4The Carolina Hurricanes hold steady at No. 5. They posted a 1-2-0 record this week. A 43.9% xGF at 5-on-5 suggests they were outplayed at even strength, relying on special teams or goaltending to stay competitive. Season record: 7-4-0 (14 pts).
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Washington Capitals
(6-5-1)Elo: 1528-7 this week7-day: 0-2-1xGF% 62.1CF% 58.5The Washington Capitals hold steady at No. 6. They went winless at 0-2-1, being outscored 8-4 in 3 games. At 5-on-5, they dominated possession with a remarkable 62.1% 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 58.5% Corsi, controlling the pace of play. Season record: 6-5-1 (13 pts).
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Tampa Bay Lightning
(6-4-2)Elo: 1527+6 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 66.6CF% 57.8The Tampa Bay Lightning climbed 2 spots to No. 7. They had a perfect 3-0-0 week, outscoring opponents 11-5 across 3 games. At 5-on-5, they dominated possession with a remarkable 66.6% 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 57.8% Corsi, controlling the pace of play. Season record: 6-4-2 (14 pts).
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Toronto Maple Leafs
(6-5-1)Elo: 1526+2 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 54.3CF% 51.5The Toronto Maple Leafs hold steady at No. 8. They posted a 2-1-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 12-11. Their 54.3% expected goals share at 5-on-5 demonstrates strong territorial control, generating more quality scoring opportunities than opponents. Season record: 6-5-1 (13 pts).
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Los Angeles Kings
(5-4-4)Elo: 1526-2 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 49.4CF% 54.1The Los Angeles Kings slipped 2 spots to No. 9. They posted a 1-1-1 record this week, being outscored by opponents 11-8. Season record: 5-4-4 (14 pts).
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Edmonton Oilers
(6-4-3)Elo: 1519+2 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 43.3CF% 47.9The Edmonton Oilers climbed 1 spot to No. 10. They posted a 2-0-1 record this week, outscoring opponents 12-9. A 43.3% xGF at 5-on-5 suggests they were outplayed at even strength, relying on special teams or goaltending to stay competitive. Season record: 6-4-3 (15 pts).
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Florida Panthers
(6-5-1)Elo: 1517-1 this week7-day: 1-0-1xGF% 67.7CF% 61.8The Florida Panthers slipped 1 spot to No. 11. They posted a 1-0-1 record this week. At 5-on-5, they dominated possession with a remarkable 67.7% 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 61.8% Corsi, controlling the pace of play. Season record: 6-5-1 (13 pts).
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New Jersey Devils
(9-4-0)Elo: 1508-6 this week7-day: 1-3-0xGF% 41.0CF% 48.1The New Jersey Devils hold steady at No. 12. They posted a 1-3-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 18-11. Their 41.0% 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: 9-4-0 (18 pts).
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Utah Mammoth
(8-4-0)Elo: 1507-6 this week7-day: 0-2-0xGF% 49.3CF% 50.0The Utah Mammoth hold steady at No. 13. They went winless at 0-2-0, being outscored 10-5 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: 8-4-0 (16 pts).
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New York Rangers
(6-5-2)Elo: 1506+4 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 62.9CF% 53.8The New York Rangers climbed 1 spot to No. 14. They had a perfect 3-0-0 week, outscoring opponents 9-5 across 3 games. At 5-on-5, they dominated possession with a remarkable 62.9% 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: 6-5-2 (14 pts).
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Detroit Red Wings
(9-4-0)Elo: 1499+1 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 57.4CF% 50.8The Detroit Red Wings surged 3 spots to No. 15, up from No. 18 last week. They posted a 3-1-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 14-12. Their 57.4% expected goals share at 5-on-5 demonstrates strong territorial control, generating more quality scoring opportunities than opponents. Season record: 9-4-0 (18 pts).
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Ottawa Senators
(6-5-2)Elo: 1499-3 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 52.0CF% 46.0The Ottawa Senators climbed 1 spot to No. 16. They posted a 2-1-1 record this week, outscoring opponents 17-16. Season record: 6-5-2 (14 pts).
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Montreal Canadiens
(9-3-0)Elo: 1498+1 this week7-day: 2-0-0xGF% 54.5CF% 52.0The Montreal Canadiens climbed 2 spots to No. 17. They had a perfect 2-0-0 week, outscoring opponents 8-6 across 2 games. Their 54.5% expected goals share at 5-on-5 demonstrates strong territorial control, generating more quality scoring opportunities than opponents. Season record: 9-3-0 (18 pts).
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Pittsburgh Penguins
(8-3-2)Elo: 1498+1 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 47.9CF% 47.8The Pittsburgh Penguins climbed 2 spots to No. 18. They posted a 2-1-1 record this week, outscoring opponents 14-12. Their 47.9% xGF at 5-on-5 was slightly below average, indicating room for improvement in generating quality chances. Season record: 8-3-2 (18 pts).
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Vancouver Canucks
(6-7-0)Elo: 1496-5 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 40.7CF% 49.2The Vancouver Canucks tumbled 3 spots to No. 19 after a difficult stretch. They posted a 1-2-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 10-6. 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. Season record: 6-7-0 (12 pts).
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St. Louis Blues
(3-7-2)Elo: 1495-7 this week7-day: 0-3-1xGF% 51.3CF% 52.4It was a rough week for the St. Louis Blues, who plummeted 6 spots from No. 14 to No. 20. They went winless at 0-3-1, being outscored 18-10 in 4 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: 3-7-2 (8 pts).
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New York Islanders
(6-5-1)Elo: 1494+1 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 49.2CF% 51.0The New York Islanders hold steady at No. 21. They posted a 2-2-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 14-10. Season record: 6-5-1 (13 pts).
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Minnesota Wild
(4-6-3)Elo: 1492-1 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 54.9CF% 54.7The Minnesota Wild hold steady at No. 22. They posted a 1-1-1 record this week, being outscored by opponents 10-9. Their 54.9% expected goals share at 5-on-5 demonstrates strong territorial control, generating more quality scoring opportunities than opponents. Season record: 4-6-3 (11 pts).
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Columbus Blue Jackets
(7-5-0)Elo: 1487+4 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 42.7CF% 46.2The Columbus Blue Jackets climbed 2 spots to No. 23. They posted a 3-1-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 15-11. A 42.7% xGF at 5-on-5 suggests they were outplayed at even strength, relying on special teams or goaltending to stay competitive. Season record: 7-5-0 (14 pts).
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Buffalo Sabres
(5-4-3)Elo: 14860 this week7-day: 1-0-2xGF% 50.2CF% 47.9The Buffalo Sabres hold steady at No. 24. They posted a 1-0-2 record this week, being outscored by opponents 11-10. Season record: 5-4-3 (13 pts).
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Calgary Flames
(3-9-2)Elo: 1485-2 this week7-day: 1-2-1xGF% 53.9CF% 53.8The Calgary Flames slipped 2 spots to No. 25. They posted a 1-2-1 record this week, being outscored by opponents 13-10. A 53.9% xGF at 5-on-5 reflects solid underlying play on both sides of the puck. Season record: 3-9-2 (8 pts).
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Boston Bruins
(7-7-0)Elo: 1482+6 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 43.9CF% 49.5The Boston Bruins climbed 1 spot to No. 26. They posted a 3-1-0 record this week. A 43.9% xGF at 5-on-5 suggests they were outplayed at even strength, relying on special teams or goaltending to stay competitive. Season record: 7-7-0 (14 pts).
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Seattle Kraken
(5-2-4)Elo: 1480-1 this week7-day: 0-0-2xGF% 43.7CF% 43.5The Seattle Kraken slipped 1 spot to No. 27. They went winless at 0-0-2, being outscored 7-5 in 2 games. A 43.7% xGF at 5-on-5 suggests they were outplayed at even strength, relying on special teams or goaltending to stay competitive. A 43.5% Corsi indicates they were consistently outshot and spent too much time in the defensive zone. Season record: 5-2-4 (14 pts).
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Anaheim Ducks
(7-3-1)Elo: 1469+7 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 46.8CF% 48.0The Anaheim Ducks climbed 2 spots to No. 28. They had a perfect 3-0-0 week, outscoring opponents 12-5 across 3 games. Their 46.8% 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: 7-3-1 (15 pts).
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Nashville Predators
(5-6-2)Elo: 1469-3 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 39.0CF% 45.6The Nashville Predators slipped 1 spot to No. 29. They posted a 1-2-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 11-7. Their 39.0% 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: 5-6-2 (12 pts).
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Philadelphia Flyers
(6-5-1)Elo: 1464-3 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 56.2CF% 50.3The Philadelphia Flyers slipped 1 spot to No. 30. They posted a 2-2-0 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: 6-5-1 (13 pts).
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Chicago Blackhawks
(5-4-3)Elo: 1439+2 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 49.6CF% 52.4The Chicago Blackhawks hold at No. 31, unable to gain ground in the standings. They posted a 1-1-1 record this week. Season record: 5-4-3 (13 pts).
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San Jose Sharks
(4-6-3)Elo: 1404+2 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 45.8CF% 44.7The San Jose Sharks hold at No. 32, unable to gain ground in the standings. They posted a 2-1-1 record this week, outscoring opponents 13-11. A 45.8% xGF at 5-on-5 suggests they were outplayed at even strength, relying on special teams or goaltending to stay competitive. Season record: 4-6-3 (11 pts).
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