NHL Power Rankings — Week 8 (Dec 2 – Dec 8, 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

   (18-1-6)

   Elo: 1567+3 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 56.1CF% 56.3

   Still No. 1: the Colorado Avalanche. Went 2-0-1 on the week (+10 goal differential). 56.3% Corsi — they owned the shot share. Their actual scoring ran well ahead of expectations this week. Season: 18-1-6 (42 pts).

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2. 2
   

   Dallas Stars

   (17-5-4)

   Elo: 1555+7 this week7-day: 4-0-0xGF% 52.3CF% 45.8

   The Dallas Stars stay put at No. 2. Hard to argue with that. Went 4-0-0, outscoring opponents 21-9. Sitting at 17-5-4, 38 points on the year.

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3. 3
   

   Tampa Bay Lightning

   (16-7-2)

   Elo: 1543+8 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 55.9CF% 54.6

   Tampa Bay Lightning: No. 3, up from 6 last week. Went 3-0-0, outscoring opponents 15-5. The 5-on-5 play was strong: 55.9% expected goals share. Their actual scoring ran well ahead of expectations this week. Sitting at 16-7-2, 34 points on the year.

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4. 4
   

   Washington Capitals

   (15-9-2)

   Elo: 1540+8 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 45.8CF% 50.2

   Up 4 to No. 4 for the Washington Capitals. Swept the week at 3-0-0 — 12 goals for, 6 against. 45.8% xGF at 5-on-5 — they were on the wrong side of the chances. They're scoring at a pace the underlying numbers don't fully support. 15-9-2 on the season, 32 points.

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5. 5
   

   Vegas Golden Knights

   (11-6-8)

   Elo: 1540-3 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 61.5CF% 55.9

   No. 5 for the Vegas Golden Knights, down 2. Posted a 1-1-1 week (-3 goal differential). At 5-on-5 they were dominant: 61.5% of the expected goals. Their scoring hasn't caught up to the quality looks they're generating. Sitting at 11-6-8, 30 points on the year.

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6. 6
   

   Carolina Hurricanes

   (16-7-2)

   Elo: 1539-1 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 57.0CF% 61.3

   No. 6 for the Carolina Hurricanes, down 1. Posted a 2-1-0 week (+3 goal differential). The 5-on-5 play was strong: 57.0% expected goals share. Sitting at 16-7-2, 34 points on the year.

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7. 7
   

   Winnipeg Jets

   (13-12-0)

   Elo: 1536-6 this week7-day: 1-3-0xGF% 46.7CF% 44.8

   The Winnipeg Jets slide 3 spots to No. 7. A 1-3-0 record this week (-6 goal differential). 13-12-0 on the season, 26 points.

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8. 8
   

   Los Angeles Kings

   (12-6-7)

   Elo: 1533-1 this week7-day: 1-0-1xGF% 52.5CF% 45.7

   The Los Angeles Kings slip to No. 8. Went 1-0-1 on the week. Season: 12-6-7 (31 pts).

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9. 9
   

   Toronto Maple Leafs

   (11-11-3)

   Elo: 1515+1 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 43.3CF% 38.8

   No. 9 for the Toronto Maple Leafs, up 1 from last week. Went 2-1-0 on the week (+4 goal differential). Just 38.8% Corsi — opponents had the run of play. Sitting at 11-11-3, 25 points on the year.

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10. 10
    

    Florida Panthers

    (12-11-1)

    Elo: 1514-7 this week7-day: 0-2-0xGF% 58.1CF% 54.6

    The Florida Panthers slip to No. 10. Rough week: 0-2-0 with a 9-5 goal deficit. Their 5-on-5 numbers were elite this week — 58.1% xGF. The results don't match the chances they're creating — they should be better. Season: 12-11-1 (25 pts).

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11. 11
    

    Edmonton Oilers

    (11-10-5)

    Elo: 1509+3 this week7-day: 1-1-0xGF% 49.2CF% 51.7

    The Edmonton Oilers hold at No. 11. Posted a 1-1-0 week (-1 goal differential). Sitting at 11-10-5, 27 points on the year.

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12. 12
    

    Minnesota Wild

    (14-7-5)

    Elo: 15050 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 44.1CF% 45.1

    No. 12: Minnesota Wild, same as last week. Posted a 2-0-1 week (+1 goal differential). 44.1% xGF at 5-on-5 — they were on the wrong side of the chances. Sitting at 14-7-5, 33 points on the year.

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13. 13
    

    New York Rangers

    (13-12-2)

    Elo: 1505+4 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 41.6CF% 44.5

    Up 3 to No. 13 for the New York Rangers. Posted a 2-1-0 week (+3 goal differential). 41.6% xGF at even strength. That's not going to cut it. Sitting at 13-12-2, 28 points on the year.

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14. 14
    

    Ottawa Senators

    (12-9-4)

    Elo: 1500-4 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 44.3CF% 50.6

    The Ottawa Senators slip to No. 14. A 1-2-0 record this week (-5 goal differential). 44.3% xGF at 5-on-5 — they were on the wrong side of the chances. Season: 12-9-4 (28 pts).

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15. 15
    

    New Jersey Devils

    (16-9-1)

    Elo: 1499-4 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 48.8CF% 49.2

    No. 15: New Jersey Devils, same as last week. Went 2-2-0 on the week (+2 goal differential). Season: 16-9-1 (33 pts).

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16. 16
    

    St. Louis Blues

    (9-11-7)

    Elo: 1499+2 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 48.7CF% 46.1

    The St. Louis Blues tick up 2 spots to No. 16. Went 2-1-1 on the week (-2 goal differential). Season: 9-11-7 (25 pts).

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17. 17
    

    Pittsburgh Penguins

    (13-7-5)

    Elo: 1496+3 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 53.6CF% 54.2

    No. 17 for the Pittsburgh Penguins, up 2 from last week. A 3-1-0 record this week (+2 goal differential). Sitting at 13-7-5, 31 points on the year.

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18. 18
    

    Montreal Canadiens

    (13-8-3)

    Elo: 1495+5 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 36.0CF% 37.6

    Up 3 to No. 18 for the Montreal Canadiens. A 2-1-0 record this week (-1 goal differential). 37.6% Corsi. They were chasing the puck more than they'd like. 13-8-3 on the season, 29 points.

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19. 19
    

    Utah Mammoth

    (12-12-3)

    Elo: 1491-12 this week7-day: 0-4-0xGF% 55.9CF% 56.5

    Down 5 to No. 19 for the Utah Mammoth after a rough stretch. Went 0-4-0, outscored 15-9. They ran the shot clock at 56.5% Corsi. Their scoring hasn't caught up to the quality looks they're generating. 12-12-3 on the season, 27 points.

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20. 20
    

    New York Islanders

    (13-10-3)

    Elo: 1490-7 this week7-day: 0-2-1xGF% 63.2CF% 58.8

    The New York Islanders slide 3 spots to No. 20. Went 0-2-1, outscored 11-5. 63.2% xGF at even strength. That's about as good as it gets. Their scoring hasn't caught up to the quality looks they're generating. Sitting at 13-10-3, 29 points on the year.

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21. 21
    

    Vancouver Canucks

    (10-13-3)

    Elo: 14870 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 48.8CF% 49.6

    The Vancouver Canucks tick up a spot to No. 21. Went 1-1-1 on the week (-1 goal differential). Sitting at 10-13-3, 23 points on the year.

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22. 22
    

    Calgary Flames

    (9-14-4)

    Elo: 1486+1 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 47.3CF% 42.1

    No. 22 for the Calgary Flames, up 1 from last week. Posted a 1-1-1 week (-3 goal differential). A 42.1% Corsi share means they spent too much time in their own end. 9-14-4 on the season, 22 points.

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23. 23
    

    Detroit Red Wings

    (13-11-2)

    Elo: 1485-7 this week7-day: 0-2-1xGF% 48.7CF% 47.5

    Detroit Red Wings: No. 23, dropping 3 from last week. A winless 0-2-1 week. Got outscored 15-8. 13-11-2 on the season, 28 points.

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24. 24
    

    Columbus Blue Jackets

    (12-9-5)

    Elo: 1484+3 this week7-day: 1-0-2xGF% 45.9CF% 51.6

    The Columbus Blue Jackets move up 3 spots to No. 24. A 1-0-2 record this week. The 5-on-5 numbers weren't great: 45.9% expected goals share. Season: 12-9-5 (29 pts).

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25. 25
    

    Boston Bruins

    (15-12-0)

    Elo: 1482+1 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 41.9CF% 45.8

    The Boston Bruins hold at No. 25. Posted a 2-1-0 week (-1 goal differential). 41.9% xGF at even strength. That's not going to cut it. 15-12-0 on the season, 30 points.

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26. 26
    

    Buffalo Sabres

    (11-11-4)

    Elo: 1480-2 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 64.7CF% 61.1

    No movement for the Buffalo Sabres at No. 26. A 2-2-0 record this week (-2 goal differential). At 5-on-5 they were dominant: 64.7% of the expected goals. The results don't match the chances they're creating — they should be better. 11-11-4 on the season, 26 points.

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27. 27
    

    Seattle Kraken

    (11-7-6)

    Elo: 1477-6 this week7-day: 0-2-0xGF% 44.1CF% 49.3

    Down 3 to No. 27 for the Seattle Kraken after a rough stretch. Went 0-2-0, outscored 7-2. Below-average 5-on-5 play at 44.1% xGF. Their scoring hasn't caught up to the quality looks they're generating. Sitting at 11-7-6, 28 points on the year.

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28. 28
    

    Anaheim Ducks

    (16-9-1)

    Elo: 1472-2 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 52.4CF% 54.8

    The Anaheim Ducks can't get out of the No. 28 spot. Posted a 2-2-0 week (+1 goal differential). 16-9-1 on the season, 33 points.

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29. 29
    

    Philadelphia Flyers

    (14-8-3)

    Elo: 1472+5 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 44.6CF% 45.0

    The Philadelphia Flyers can't get out of the No. 29 spot. Posted a 3-1-0 week (+1 goal differential). Below-average 5-on-5 play at 44.6% xGF. 14-8-3 on the season, 31 points.

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30. 30
    

    Nashville Predators

    (8-13-4)

    Elo: 1457+4 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 55.7CF% 53.5

    The Nashville Predators stay stuck at No. 30. A 2-1-0 record this week (+1 goal differential). Solid 5-on-5 numbers with a 55.7% xGF share. Sitting at 8-13-4, 20 points on the year.

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31. 31
    

    Chicago Blackhawks

    (11-9-5)

    Elo: 14460 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 50.2CF% 50.5

    The Chicago Blackhawks stay stuck at No. 31. A 1-1-1 record this week. 11-9-5 on the season, 27 points.

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32. 32
    

    San Jose Sharks

    (13-11-3)

    Elo: 1418+4 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 39.7CF% 45.4

    The San Jose Sharks stay stuck at No. 32. Went 2-2-0 on the week (-3 goal differential). 39.7% xGF at even strength. That's not going to cut it. 13-11-3 on the season, 29 points.

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