NHL Power Rankings — Week 6 (Nov 18 – Nov 24, 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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Colorado Avalanche
(13-1-5)Elo: 1557+4 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 56.7CF% 55.4No. 1 again for the Colorado Avalanche. Nobody's knocking them off. A clean 3-0-0 across 3 games, winning the goal battle 14-5. The 5-on-5 play was strong: 56.7% expected goals share. Sitting at 13-1-5, 31 points on the year.
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Winnipeg Jets
(11-7-0)Elo: 1547-3 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 48.1CF% 51.6The Winnipeg Jets stay put at No. 2. Hard to argue with that. A 2-1-0 record this week (+1 goal differential). Sitting at 11-7-0, 22 points on the year.
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Dallas Stars
(12-4-3)Elo: 1546+5 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 50.9CF% 49.4The Dallas Stars tick up a spot to No. 3. Went 3-0-0, outscoring opponents 15-3. Results are outpacing the chances they're creating — worth watching. Season: 12-4-3 (27 pts).
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Vegas Golden Knights
(8-4-6)Elo: 1541+2 this week7-day: 1-0-2xGF% 56.9CF% 56.8The Vegas Golden Knights tick up a spot to No. 4. Went 1-0-2 on the week (+1 goal differential). Solid 5-on-5 numbers with a 56.9% xGF share. Season: 8-4-6 (22 pts).
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Carolina Hurricanes
(13-5-1)Elo: 1540+2 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 68.1CF% 65.8The Carolina Hurricanes slip to No. 5. Went 2-1-1 on the week (-1 goal differential). Their 5-on-5 numbers were elite this week — 68.1% xGF. They're getting the chances but not the goals. That tends to even out. Season: 13-5-1 (27 pts).
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Los Angeles Kings
(10-6-4)Elo: 1532+1 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 54.3CF% 53.8The Los Angeles Kings tick up a spot to No. 6. Went 3-1-0 on the week (+5 goal differential). The 5-on-5 play was strong: 54.3% expected goals share. 10-6-4 on the season, 24 points.
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Washington Capitals
(9-8-2)Elo: 1527-1 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 52.7CF% 53.5No. 7 for the Washington Capitals, up 1 from last week. A 2-1-1 record this week. Season: 9-8-2 (20 pts).
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Tampa Bay Lightning
(9-7-2)Elo: 1527-4 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 65.9CF% 56.2No. 8 for the Tampa Bay Lightning, down 2. A 1-2-0 record this week (-6 goal differential). 56.2% Corsi — they owned the shot share. Their scoring hasn't caught up to the quality looks they're generating. 9-7-2 on the season, 20 points.
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Florida Panthers
(10-8-1)Elo: 1520+2 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 49.7CF% 48.0The Florida Panthers tick up a spot to No. 9. Went 2-1-0 on the week (+4 goal differential). Season: 10-8-1 (21 pts).
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Toronto Maple Leafs
(8-9-2)Elo: 1517-4 this week7-day: 0-2-1xGF% 47.5CF% 44.3The Toronto Maple Leafs dip a spot to No. 10. Couldn't get a win — 0-2-1, outscored 12-8. Season: 8-9-2 (18 pts).
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Edmonton Oilers
(9-8-4)Elo: 1509-5 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 43.3CF% 49.4No movement for the Edmonton Oilers at No. 11. Posted a 2-2-0 week (-3 goal differential). Below-average 5-on-5 play at 43.3% xGF. Sitting at 9-8-4, 22 points on the year.
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New Jersey Devils
(13-4-1)Elo: 1508+1 this week7-day: 2-0-0xGF% 52.6CF% 54.2No. 12: New Jersey Devils, same as last week. Went 2-0-0, outscoring opponents 7-5. 13-4-1 on the season, 27 points.
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New York Rangers
(10-8-2)Elo: 1506+1 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 47.3CF% 51.0No movement for the New York Rangers at No. 13. Went 2-1-0 on the week (+4 goal differential). Sitting at 10-8-2, 22 points on the year.
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Ottawa Senators
(9-6-4)Elo: 15010 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 57.2CF% 55.1No movement for the Ottawa Senators at No. 14. Went 1-1-1 on the week. Solid 5-on-5 numbers with a 57.2% xGF share. Season: 9-6-4 (22 pts).
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Utah Mammoth
(10-7-2)Elo: 1501+2 this week7-day: 1-0-2xGF% 56.1CF% 54.8No. 15 for the Utah Mammoth, up 1 from last week. Went 1-0-2 on the week (+1 goal differential). Solid 5-on-5 numbers with a 56.1% xGF share. Sitting at 10-7-2, 22 points on the year.
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Minnesota Wild
(9-7-4)Elo: 1497+3 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 57.8CF% 49.6No. 16 for the Minnesota Wild, up 2 from last week. A 2-0-1 record this week (+2 goal differential). Solid 5-on-5 numbers with a 57.8% xGF share. Season: 9-7-4 (22 pts).
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Pittsburgh Penguins
(10-5-4)Elo: 1497+2 this week7-day: 1-0-1xGF% 48.1CF% 44.6No. 17 for the Pittsburgh Penguins, up 2 from last week. Went 1-0-1 on the week (+3 goal differential). Their actual scoring ran well ahead of expectations this week. Season: 10-5-4 (24 pts).
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St. Louis Blues
(6-9-4)Elo: 1497-4 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 46.0CF% 42.9The St. Louis Blues slip to No. 18. A 1-1-1 record this week (-3 goal differential). A 42.9% Corsi share means they spent too much time in their own end. Season: 6-9-4 (16 pts).
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Detroit Red Wings
(11-7-1)Elo: 1495+5 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 47.2CF% 49.6The Detroit Red Wings move up 3 spots to No. 19. A 2-0-1 record this week (+3 goal differential). Season: 11-7-1 (23 pts).
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New York Islanders
(10-7-2)Elo: 1493-1 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 44.4CF% 45.6The New York Islanders climb to No. 20. Went 2-1-0 on the week (-1 goal differential). 44.4% xGF at 5-on-5 — they were on the wrong side of the chances. 10-7-2 on the season, 22 points.
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Vancouver Canucks
(9-10-2)Elo: 1493+1 this week7-day: 1-2-1xGF% 31.6CF% 38.1No. 21 for the Vancouver Canucks, down 1. Went 1-2-1 on the week (-2 goal differential). 31.6% xGF at even strength. That's not going to cut it. 9-10-2 on the season, 20 points.
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Montreal Canadiens
(10-6-3)Elo: 1490-6 this week7-day: 0-3-1xGF% 53.5CF% 54.0The Montreal Canadiens fell hard, sliding 7 spots to No. 22. Couldn't get a win — 0-3-1, outscored 19-6. The results don't match the chances they're creating — they should be better. Season: 10-6-3 (23 pts).
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Boston Bruins
(12-9-0)Elo: 1487-2 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 39.8CF% 44.5No. 23: Boston Bruins, same as last week. Went 2-2-0 on the week (-1 goal differential). Their 5-on-5 numbers are ugly — just 39.8% xGF. Season: 12-9-0 (24 pts).
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Columbus Blue Jackets
(10-7-2)Elo: 1485+3 this week7-day: 3-0-1xGF% 49.6CF% 45.3No. 24: Columbus Blue Jackets, same as last week. Went 3-0-1 on the week (+2 goal differential). Sitting at 10-7-2, 22 points on the year.
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Seattle Kraken
(9-4-5)Elo: 1481+6 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 47.8CF% 45.1Up 3 to No. 25 for the Seattle Kraken. Posted a 2-0-1 week (+4 goal differential). 9-4-5 on the season, 23 points.
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Calgary Flames
(5-12-3)Elo: 1481+2 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 58.6CF% 57.3No. 26 for the Calgary Flames, down 1. Posted a 1-1-1 week. At 5-on-5 they were dominant: 58.6% of the expected goals. Sitting at 5-12-3, 13 points on the year.
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Buffalo Sabres
(7-8-4)Elo: 1479-1 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 51.3CF% 45.5No. 27: Buffalo Sabres, same as last week. A 2-2-0 record this week (-1 goal differential). Sitting at 7-8-4, 18 points on the year.
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Anaheim Ducks
(12-6-1)Elo: 1474-5 this week7-day: 1-3-0xGF% 47.0CF% 48.6The Anaheim Ducks dip 2 spots to No. 28. Went 1-3-0 on the week (-7 goal differential). 12-6-1 on the season, 25 points.
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Philadelphia Flyers
(9-6-3)Elo: 1466-2 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 43.7CF% 47.1The Philadelphia Flyers stay stuck at No. 29. Went 1-1-1 on the week (-4 goal differential). Below-average 5-on-5 play at 43.7% xGF. 9-6-3 on the season, 21 points.
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Nashville Predators
(6-10-4)Elo: 1458-2 this week7-day: 1-1-0xGF% 51.9CF% 55.4The Nashville Predators can't get out of the No. 30 spot. Went 1-1-0 on the week (-3 goal differential). The results don't match the chances they're creating — they should be better. Season: 6-10-4 (16 pts).
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Chicago Blackhawks
(9-5-4)Elo: 1451+3 this week7-day: 1-0-1xGF% 39.3CF% 37.5No. 31 again for the Chicago Blackhawks. Not much going right. Posted a 1-0-1 week. Got outchanced badly at 5-on-5 with a 39.3% xGF share. 9-5-4 on the season, 22 points.
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San Jose Sharks
(8-8-3)Elo: 1412-4 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 39.3CF% 47.0No. 32 again for the San Jose Sharks. Not much going right. Posted a 1-2-0 week (-4 goal differential). 39.3% xGF at even strength. That's not going to cut it. 8-8-3 on the season, 19 points.
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