NHL Power Rankings — Week 5 (Nov 11 – Nov 17, 2025)

All 32 NHL teams ranked by Elo rating with 7-day performance, expected goals share (xGF%), Corsi possession (CF%), and analytics-driven commentary.

1. 1
   

   Colorado Avalanche

   (10-1-5)

   Elo: 1551+3 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 57.3CF% 50.4

   No. 1 for the Colorado Avalanche, up 2 from last week. Perfect 3-0-0 week with a 17-7 goal edge. Solid 5-on-5 numbers with a 57.3% xGF share. 10-1-5 on the season, 25 points.

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2. 2
   

   Winnipeg Jets

   (9-6-0)

   Elo: 1547-7 this week7-day: 0-3-0xGF% 42.0CF% 44.3

   No. 2 for the Winnipeg Jets, down 1. Rough week: 0-3-0 with a 9-2 goal deficit. 42.0% xGF at 5-on-5 — they were on the wrong side of the chances. Their scoring hasn't caught up to the quality looks they're generating. Season: 9-6-0 (18 pts).

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3. 3
   

   Carolina Hurricanes

   (11-4-0)

   Elo: 1542+8 this week7-day: 4-0-0xGF% 59.5CF% 62.4

   The Carolina Hurricanes climb to No. 3. Swept the week at 4-0-0 — 18 goals for, 10 against. They ran the shot clock at 62.4% Corsi. 11-4-0 on the season, 22 points.

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4. 4
   

   Dallas Stars

   (9-4-3)

   Elo: 1541+1 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 56.1CF% 47.7

   The Dallas Stars hold at No. 4. Posted a 3-1-0 week (+1 goal differential). 56.1% xGF at evens — they were the better team by the numbers. Sitting at 9-4-3, 21 points on the year.

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5. 5
   

   Vegas Golden Knights

   (7-4-4)

   Elo: 1539-8 this week7-day: 1-2-1xGF% 58.9CF% 52.5

   The Vegas Golden Knights slide 3 spots to No. 5. Went 1-2-1 on the week (-4 goal differential). At 5-on-5 they were dominant: 58.9% of the expected goals. Sitting at 7-4-4, 18 points on the year.

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6. 6
   

   Tampa Bay Lightning

   (8-5-2)

   Elo: 1531+6 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 43.0CF% 47.5

   The Tampa Bay Lightning tick up 2 spots to No. 6. Posted a 2-1-0 week (+3 goal differential). 43.0% xGF at 5-on-5 — they were on the wrong side of the chances. Season: 8-5-2 (18 pts).

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7. 7
   

   Los Angeles Kings

   (7-5-4)

   Elo: 15290 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 48.7CF% 51.4

   The Los Angeles Kings climb to No. 7. A 2-1-0 record this week (+1 goal differential). Sitting at 7-5-4, 18 points on the year.

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8. 8
   

   Washington Capitals

   (7-7-1)

   Elo: 1525-3 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 57.9CF% 56.5

   The Washington Capitals dip a spot to No. 8. A 1-2-0 record this week (+2 goal differential). They ran the shot clock at 56.5% Corsi. Sitting at 7-7-1, 15 points on the year.

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9. 9
   

   Toronto Maple Leafs

   (8-7-1)

   Elo: 1524-4 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 44.9CF% 39.9

   The Toronto Maple Leafs slide 3 spots to No. 9. Went 1-2-0 on the week (-1 goal differential). Below-average 5-on-5 play at 44.9% xGF. Season: 8-7-1 (17 pts).

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10. 10
    

    Florida Panthers

    (8-7-1)

    Elo: 1518+3 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 49.1CF% 51.0

    The Florida Panthers hold at No. 10. Went 2-2-0 on the week (-2 goal differential). 8-7-1 on the season, 17 points.

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11. 11
    

    Edmonton Oilers

    (7-6-4)

    Elo: 1513-3 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 37.6CF% 47.1

    The Edmonton Oilers hold at No. 11. Posted a 1-1-1 week (-8 goal differential). 37.6% xGF at even strength. That's not going to cut it. 7-6-4 on the season, 18 points.

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12. 12
    

    New Jersey Devils

    (11-4-1)

    Elo: 15070 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 53.9CF% 49.0

    The New Jersey Devils hold at No. 12. Posted a 2-0-1 week (+1 goal differential). Season: 11-4-1 (23 pts).

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13. 13
    

    New York Rangers

    (8-7-2)

    Elo: 1505+2 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 55.5CF% 46.7

    The New York Rangers climb to No. 13. Posted a 2-2-0 week (-2 goal differential). Solid 5-on-5 numbers with a 55.5% xGF share. Sitting at 8-7-2, 18 points on the year.

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14. 14
    

    Ottawa Senators

    (8-5-3)

    Elo: 1502+3 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 46.3CF% 44.1

    The Ottawa Senators climb to No. 14. A 2-0-1 record this week (+2 goal differential). Sitting at 8-5-3, 19 points on the year.

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15. 15
    

    Montreal Canadiens

    (10-3-2)

    Elo: 1499+3 this week7-day: 1-0-2xGF% 45.4CF% 46.0

    Up 3 to No. 15 for the Montreal Canadiens. Went 1-0-2 on the week (+2 goal differential). 45.4% xGF at 5-on-5 — they were on the wrong side of the chances. Sitting at 10-3-2, 22 points on the year.

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16. 16
    

    Utah Mammoth

    (9-7-0)

    Elo: 1499-8 this week7-day: 1-3-0xGF% 52.4CF% 56.5

    Utah Mammoth: No. 16, dropping 3 from last week. Went 1-3-0 on the week (-7 goal differential). 56.5% Corsi — they owned the shot share. Season: 9-7-0 (18 pts).

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17. 17
    

    St. Louis Blues

    (5-8-3)

    Elo: 14980 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 41.4CF% 38.7

    The St. Louis Blues hold at No. 17. Posted a 1-1-1 week (-3 goal differential). 41.4% xGF at even strength. That's not going to cut it. Sitting at 5-8-3, 13 points on the year.

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18. 18
    

    Minnesota Wild

    (7-7-3)

    Elo: 1495+4 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 46.6CF% 42.8

    The Minnesota Wild move up 4 spots to No. 18. Went 3-1-0 on the week (+5 goal differential). Just 42.8% Corsi — opponents had the run of play. Sitting at 7-7-3, 17 points on the year.

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19. 19
    

    Pittsburgh Penguins

    (9-5-3)

    Elo: 14950 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 50.6CF% 52.8

    No. 19 for the Pittsburgh Penguins, up 1 from last week. Posted a 1-1-1 week. 9-5-3 on the season, 21 points.

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20. 20
    

    Vancouver Canucks

    (8-8-1)

    Elo: 1495-1 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 51.7CF% 48.6

    The Vancouver Canucks dip a spot to No. 20. Posted a 1-1-1 week (-3 goal differential). Sitting at 8-8-1, 17 points on the year.

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    New York Islanders

    (8-6-2)

    Elo: 1494+1 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 44.8CF% 47.0

    No. 21: New York Islanders, same as last week. A 2-1-1 record this week (+2 goal differential). 44.8% xGF at 5-on-5 — they were on the wrong side of the chances. 8-6-2 on the season, 18 points.

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22. 22
    

    Detroit Red Wings

    (9-7-0)

    Elo: 1490-7 this week7-day: 0-3-0xGF% 40.6CF% 56.2

    Tough week for the Detroit Red Wings — they dropped 7 spots to No. 22. Couldn't get a win — 0-3-0, outscored 10-2. Shot attempts tilted heavily in their favor at 56.2% Corsi. They're getting the chances but not the goals. That tends to even out. Sitting at 9-7-0, 18 points on the year.

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23. 23
    

    Boston Bruins

    (10-7-0)

    Elo: 1486+4 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 56.7CF% 52.4

    Up 4 to No. 23 for the Boston Bruins. A clean 3-0-0 across 3 games, winning the goal battle 12-8. Solid 5-on-5 numbers with a 56.7% xGF share. 10-7-0 on the season, 20 points.

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24. 24
    

    Columbus Blue Jackets

    (7-7-1)

    Elo: 1482-5 this week7-day: 0-2-1xGF% 58.6CF% 58.1

    The Columbus Blue Jackets dip a spot to No. 24. Rough week: 0-2-1 with a 14-8 goal deficit. At 5-on-5 they were dominant: 58.6% of the expected goals. Their scoring hasn't caught up to the quality looks they're generating. Sitting at 7-7-1, 15 points on the year.

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25. 25
    

    Calgary Flames

    (4-11-2)

    Elo: 1481-4 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 55.4CF% 53.0

    No movement for the Calgary Flames at No. 25. A 1-2-0 record this week (-2 goal differential). 55.4% xGF at evens — they were the better team by the numbers. 4-11-2 on the season, 10 points.

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26. 26
    

    Anaheim Ducks

    (11-3-1)

    Elo: 1481+8 this week7-day: 4-0-0xGF% 52.9CF% 52.4

    No. 26 for the Anaheim Ducks, up 2 from last week. Swept the week at 4-0-0 — 22 goals for, 12 against. Sitting at 11-3-1, 23 points on the year.

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27. 27
    

    Buffalo Sabres

    (5-6-4)

    Elo: 1480-5 this week7-day: 0-2-1xGF% 47.6CF% 45.4

    The Buffalo Sabres slide 3 spots to No. 27. Went 0-2-1, outscored 11-4. The results don't match the chances they're creating — they should be better. Season: 5-6-4 (14 pts).

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28. 28
    

    Seattle Kraken

    (7-4-4)

    Elo: 1476-5 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 44.6CF% 56.3

    The Seattle Kraken slip to No. 28. A 1-2-0 record this week (-5 goal differential). Shot attempts tilted heavily in their favor at 56.3% Corsi. Sitting at 7-4-4, 18 points on the year.

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29. 29
    

    Philadelphia Flyers

    (8-5-2)

    Elo: 1468+3 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 49.3CF% 52.7

    No. 29 for the Philadelphia Flyers, up 1 from last week. Went 2-0-1 on the week (+2 goal differential). Sitting at 8-5-2, 18 points on the year.

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30. 30
    

    Nashville Predators

    (5-9-4)

    Elo: 1460-8 this week7-day: 0-3-1xGF% 53.3CF% 56.6

    The Nashville Predators slip to No. 30. Couldn't get a win — 0-3-1, outscored 17-10. 56.6% Corsi — they owned the shot share. Sitting at 5-9-4, 14 points on the year.

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31. 31
    

    Chicago Blackhawks

    (8-5-3)

    Elo: 1448+11 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 35.9CF% 40.9

    The Chicago Blackhawks stay stuck at No. 31. Swept the week at 3-0-0 — 14 goals for, 3 against. Just 40.9% Corsi — opponents had the run of play. They're scoring at a pace the underlying numbers don't fully support. Sitting at 8-5-3, 19 points on the year.

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32. 32
    

    San Jose Sharks

    (7-6-3)

    Elo: 1415+12 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 51.4CF% 46.1

    The San Jose Sharks can't get out of the No. 32 spot. A clean 3-0-0 across 3 games, winning the goal battle 11-3. They're scoring at a pace the underlying numbers don't fully support. Season: 7-6-3 (17 pts).

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