NHL Power Rankings — Week 7 (Nov 25 – Dec 1, 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

   (16-1-5)

   Elo: 1564+7 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 57.4CF% 51.0

   Still No. 1: the Colorado Avalanche. Went 3-0-0, outscoring opponents 10-3. Solid 5-on-5 numbers with a 57.4% xGF share. Their actual scoring ran well ahead of expectations this week. Season: 16-1-5 (37 pts).

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2. 2
   

   Dallas Stars

   (13-5-4)

   Elo: 1545+2 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 49.1CF% 48.0

   No. 2 for the Dallas Stars, up 1 from last week. A 1-1-1 record this week. 13-5-4 on the season, 30 points.

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3. 3
   

   Vegas Golden Knights

   (10-5-7)

   Elo: 1543-1 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 50.4CF% 48.3

   The Vegas Golden Knights climb to No. 3. A 2-1-1 record this week (-1 goal differential). Season: 10-5-7 (27 pts).

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4. 4
   

   Winnipeg Jets

   (12-9-0)

   Elo: 1542-7 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 62.3CF% 53.0

   No. 4 for the Winnipeg Jets, down 2. Went 1-2-0 on the week (-1 goal differential). Their 5-on-5 numbers were elite this week — 62.3% xGF. 12-9-0 on the season, 24 points.

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5. 5
   

   Carolina Hurricanes

   (14-6-2)

   Elo: 15400 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 53.4CF% 63.3

   No. 5: Carolina Hurricanes, same as last week. Posted a 1-1-1 week (-3 goal differential). 63.3% Corsi — they owned the shot share. Sitting at 14-6-2, 30 points on the year.

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6. 6
   

   Tampa Bay Lightning

   (13-7-2)

   Elo: 1535+6 this week7-day: 4-0-0xGF% 46.4CF% 44.9

   No. 6 for the Tampa Bay Lightning, up 2 from last week. A clean 4-0-0 across 4 games, winning the goal battle 15-5. They're scoring at a pace the underlying numbers don't fully support. 13-7-2 on the season, 28 points.

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7. 7
   

   Los Angeles Kings

   (11-6-6)

   Elo: 1533+1 this week7-day: 1-0-2xGF% 49.3CF% 53.2

   The Los Angeles Kings dip a spot to No. 7. Posted a 1-0-2 week (-1 goal differential). 11-6-6 on the season, 28 points.

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8. 8
   

   Washington Capitals

   (12-9-2)

   Elo: 1532+5 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 54.7CF% 52.4

   The Washington Capitals slip to No. 8. Went 3-1-0 on the week (+9 goal differential). 54.7% xGF at evens — they were the better team by the numbers. 12-9-2 on the season, 26 points.

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9. 9
   

   Florida Panthers

   (12-9-1)

   Elo: 1522+2 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 53.6CF% 51.1

   No movement for the Florida Panthers at No. 9. Went 2-1-0 on the week (+3 goal differential). 12-9-1 on the season, 25 points.

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10. 10
    

    Toronto Maple Leafs

    (9-10-3)

    Elo: 1514-4 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 51.1CF% 50.5

    No movement for the Toronto Maple Leafs at No. 10. Went 1-1-1 on the week (-3 goal differential). Sitting at 9-10-3, 21 points on the year.

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11. 11
    

    Edmonton Oilers

    (10-9-5)

    Elo: 1509+1 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 50.0CF% 52.9

    No movement for the Edmonton Oilers at No. 11. Posted a 1-1-1 week (-1 goal differential). Season: 10-9-5 (25 pts).

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12. 12
    

    Minnesota Wild

    (12-7-4)

    Elo: 1505+7 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 42.5CF% 37.6

    The Minnesota Wild move up 4 spots to No. 12. Swept the week at 3-0-0 — 12 goals for, 3 against. Just 37.6% Corsi — opponents had the run of play. They're scoring at a pace the underlying numbers don't fully support. Sitting at 12-7-4, 28 points on the year.

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13. 13
    

    Ottawa Senators

    (11-7-4)

    Elo: 1504+3 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 56.3CF% 55.2

    The Ottawa Senators climb to No. 13. Posted a 2-1-0 week (+1 goal differential). Solid 5-on-5 numbers with a 56.3% xGF share. Sitting at 11-7-4, 26 points on the year.

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14. 14
    

    Utah Mammoth

    (12-8-3)

    Elo: 1503+3 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 54.2CF% 53.6

    The Utah Mammoth tick up a spot to No. 14. Went 2-1-1 on the week (+1 goal differential). Solid 5-on-5 numbers with a 54.2% xGF share. Season: 12-8-3 (27 pts).

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15. 15
    

    New Jersey Devils

    (14-7-1)

    Elo: 1503-3 this week7-day: 1-3-0xGF% 49.3CF% 49.1

    Down 3 to No. 15 for the New Jersey Devils after a rough stretch. Went 1-3-0 on the week (-7 goal differential). 14-7-1 on the season, 29 points.

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16. 16
    

    New York Rangers

    (11-11-2)

    Elo: 1501-2 this week7-day: 1-3-0xGF% 43.5CF% 47.1

    The New York Rangers slide 3 spots to No. 16. Went 1-3-0 on the week (-4 goal differential). The 5-on-5 numbers weren't great: 43.5% expected goals share. Sitting at 11-11-2, 24 points on the year.

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17. 17
    

    New York Islanders

    (13-8-2)

    Elo: 1497+0 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 47.9CF% 49.1

    New York Islanders: No. 17, up from 20 last week. Posted a 3-1-0 week (+6 goal differential). Their actual scoring ran well ahead of expectations this week. 13-8-2 on the season, 28 points.

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18. 18
    

    St. Louis Blues

    (7-10-6)

    Elo: 1497+0 this week7-day: 1-1-2xGF% 45.3CF% 47.7

    The St. Louis Blues hold at No. 18. Went 1-1-2 on the week (-2 goal differential). Below-average 5-on-5 play at 45.3% xGF. Season: 7-10-6 (20 pts).

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19. 19
    

    Pittsburgh Penguins

    (10-6-5)

    Elo: 1493-4 this week7-day: 0-1-1xGF% 52.5CF% 53.2

    The Pittsburgh Penguins dip 2 spots to No. 19. Rough week: 0-1-1 with a 8-2 goal deficit. They're getting the chances but not the goals. That tends to even out. Sitting at 10-6-5, 25 points on the year.

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20. 20
    

    Detroit Red Wings

    (13-9-1)

    Elo: 1492-6 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 57.6CF% 55.8

    The Detroit Red Wings slip to No. 20. Went 2-2-0 on the week (-3 goal differential). 57.6% xGF at evens — they were the better team by the numbers. 13-9-1 on the season, 27 points.

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21. 21
    

    Montreal Canadiens

    (11-7-3)

    Elo: 14900 this week7-day: 1-1-0xGF% 42.6CF% 44.4

    No. 21 for the Montreal Canadiens, up 1 from last week. Posted a 1-1-0 week (-1 goal differential). Below-average 5-on-5 play at 42.6% xGF. Sitting at 11-7-3, 25 points on the year.

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22. 22
    

    Vancouver Canucks

    (9-12-2)

    Elo: 1487-6 this week7-day: 0-2-0xGF% 49.5CF% 58.1

    The Vancouver Canucks slip to No. 22. A winless 0-2-0 week. Got outscored 9-4. They ran the shot clock at 58.1% Corsi. The results don't match the chances they're creating — they should be better. Season: 9-12-2 (20 pts).

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23. 23
    

    Calgary Flames

    (8-13-3)

    Elo: 1485+7 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 54.6CF% 50.7

    Up 3 to No. 23 for the Calgary Flames. Went 3-1-0 on the week (+5 goal differential). The 5-on-5 play was strong: 54.6% expected goals share. Sitting at 8-13-3, 19 points on the year.

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24. 24
    

    Seattle Kraken

    (11-5-6)

    Elo: 1482+4 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 41.6CF% 43.1

    The Seattle Kraken climb to No. 24. A 2-1-1 record this week (-1 goal differential). Their 5-on-5 numbers are ugly — just 41.6% xGF. Sitting at 11-5-6, 28 points on the year.

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25. 25
    

    Boston Bruins

    (13-11-0)

    Elo: 1482-5 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 52.2CF% 52.8

    The Boston Bruins dip 2 spots to No. 25. A 1-2-0 record this week (-2 goal differential). Sitting at 13-11-0, 26 points on the year.

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26. 26
    

    Buffalo Sabres

    (9-9-4)

    Elo: 1481+2 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 48.7CF% 46.5

    No. 26 for the Buffalo Sabres, up 1 from last week. Went 2-1-0 on the week (+5 goal differential). 9-9-4 on the season, 22 points.

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27. 27
    

    Columbus Blue Jackets

    (11-9-3)

    Elo: 1481-2 this week7-day: 1-2-1xGF% 46.2CF% 48.5

    Columbus Blue Jackets: No. 27, dropping 3 from last week. Went 1-2-1 on the week (-7 goal differential). Sitting at 11-9-3, 25 points on the year.

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28. 28
    

    Anaheim Ducks

    (14-7-1)

    Elo: 1474+0 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 46.2CF% 50.9

    The Anaheim Ducks can't get out of the No. 28 spot. Went 2-1-0 on the week (+1 goal differential). Sitting at 14-7-1, 29 points on the year.

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29. 29
    

    Philadelphia Flyers

    (11-7-3)

    Elo: 1467+1 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 48.0CF% 48.5

    The Philadelphia Flyers stay stuck at No. 29. Posted a 2-1-0 week (+1 goal differential). Sitting at 11-7-3, 25 points on the year.

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30. 30
    

    Nashville Predators

    (6-12-4)

    Elo: 1453-5 this week7-day: 0-2-0xGF% 53.0CF% 62.2

    No. 30 again for the Nashville Predators. Not much going right. Couldn't get a win — 0-2-0, outscored 11-3. They ran the shot clock at 62.2% Corsi. Their scoring hasn't caught up to the quality looks they're generating. Sitting at 6-12-4, 16 points on the year.

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31. 31
    

    Chicago Blackhawks

    (10-8-4)

    Elo: 1446-8 this week7-day: 1-3-0xGF% 47.0CF% 49.0

    The Chicago Blackhawks can't get out of the No. 31 spot. A 1-3-0 record this week (-5 goal differential). Sitting at 10-8-4, 24 points on the year.

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32. 32
    

    San Jose Sharks

    (11-9-3)

    Elo: 1414+2 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 44.3CF% 38.5

    No. 32 again for the San Jose Sharks. Not much going right. Went 3-1-0 on the week (+3 goal differential). Below-average 5-on-5 play at 44.3% xGF. Season: 11-9-3 (25 pts).

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