NHL Power Rankings — Week 9 (Dec 8 – Dec 14, 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

   (21-2-6)

   Elo: 1569+2 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 60.2CF% 55.0

   The Colorado Avalanche remain firmly entrenched at No. 1, maintaining their position among the league's elite. They posted a 3-1-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 12-11. At 5-on-5, they dominated possession with a remarkable 60.2% 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: 21-2-6 (48 pts).

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2. 2
   

   Dallas Stars

   (20-5-5)

   Elo: 1559+4 this week7-day: 3-0-1xGF% 50.3CF% 45.9

   The Dallas Stars remain firmly entrenched at No. 2, maintaining their position among the league's elite. They posted a 3-0-1 record this week, outscoring opponents 12-6. They scored at a rate well above their expected goals, suggesting favorable bounces or clutch finishing that may not be sustainable. Season record: 20-5-5 (45 pts).

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3. 3
   

   Washington Capitals

   (18-9-3)

   Elo: 1547+7 this week7-day: 3-0-1xGF% 50.7CF% 45.6

   The Washington Capitals climbed 1 spot to No. 3. They posted a 3-0-1 record this week, outscoring opponents 15-6. They scored at a rate well above their expected goals, suggesting favorable bounces or clutch finishing that may not be sustainable. Season record: 18-9-3 (39 pts).

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4. 4
   

   Vegas Golden Knights

   (14-6-8)

   Elo: 1543+3 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 53.7CF% 52.4

   The Vegas Golden Knights climbed 1 spot to No. 4. They had a perfect 3-0-0 week, outscoring opponents 10-5 across 3 games. A 53.7% xGF at 5-on-5 reflects solid underlying play on both sides of the puck. Season record: 14-6-8 (36 pts).

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5. 5
   

   Winnipeg Jets

   (14-13-1)

   Elo: 1535-1 this week7-day: 1-2-1xGF% 44.4CF% 47.2

   The Winnipeg Jets climbed 1 spot to No. 5. They posted a 1-2-1 record this week, being outscored by opponents 15-9. A 44.4% xGF at 5-on-5 suggests they were outplayed at even strength, relying on special teams or goaltending to stay competitive. Season record: 14-13-1 (29 pts).

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6. 6
   

   Carolina Hurricanes

   (17-9-2)

   Elo: 1533-6 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 55.9CF% 64.2

   The Carolina Hurricanes climbed 1 spot to No. 6. They posted a 1-2-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 12-8. Their 55.9% expected goals share at 5-on-5 demonstrates strong territorial control, generating more quality scoring opportunities than opponents. 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 64.2% Corsi, controlling the pace of play. Season record: 17-9-2 (36 pts).

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7. 7
   

   Tampa Bay Lightning

   (16-10-2)

   Elo: 1533-10 this week7-day: 0-3-0xGF% 63.0CF% 57.5

   The Tampa Bay Lightning tumbled 4 spots to No. 7 after a difficult stretch. They went winless at 0-3-0, being outscored 8-4 in 3 games. Their Elo fell -10 to 1533. At 5-on-5, they dominated possession with a remarkable 63.0% 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 57.5% Corsi, controlling the pace of play. Season record: 16-10-2 (34 pts).

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8. 8
   

   Los Angeles Kings

   (13-8-7)

   Elo: 1527-5 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 57.8CF% 54.5

   The Los Angeles Kings hold steady at No. 8. They posted a 1-2-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 8-5. Their 57.8% expected goals share at 5-on-5 demonstrates strong territorial control, generating more quality scoring opportunities than opponents. Season record: 13-8-7 (33 pts).

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9. 9
   

   Toronto Maple Leafs

   (13-11-4)

   Elo: 1521+6 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 51.4CF% 43.1

   The Toronto Maple Leafs hold steady at No. 9. They posted a 2-0-1 record this week, outscoring opponents 10-4. They scored at a rate well above their expected goals, suggesting favorable bounces or clutch finishing that may not be sustainable. A 43.1% Corsi indicates they were consistently outshot and spent too much time in the defensive zone. Season record: 13-11-4 (30 pts).

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10. 10
    

    Florida Panthers

    (14-12-2)

    Elo: 1513-1 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 44.3CF% 52.8

    The Florida Panthers hold steady at No. 10. They posted a 2-1-1 record this week. A 44.3% xGF at 5-on-5 suggests they were outplayed at even strength, relying on special teams or goaltending to stay competitive. Season record: 14-12-2 (30 pts).

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11. 11
    

    Edmonton Oilers

    (13-11-5)

    Elo: 1512+2 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 52.2CF% 49.6

    The Edmonton Oilers hold steady at No. 11. They posted a 2-1-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 15-7. A 52.2% xGF at 5-on-5 reflects solid underlying play on both sides of the puck. They scored at a rate well above their expected goals, suggesting favorable bounces or clutch finishing that may not be sustainable. Season record: 13-11-5 (31 pts).

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12. 12
    

    New York Rangers

    (15-12-4)

    Elo: 1508+3 this week7-day: 2-0-2xGF% 47.6CF% 46.4

    The New York Rangers climbed 1 spot to No. 12. They posted a 2-0-2 record this week, outscoring opponents 11-10. Their 47.6% xGF at 5-on-5 was slightly below average, indicating room for improvement in generating quality chances. Season record: 15-12-4 (34 pts).

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13. 13
    

    Minnesota Wild

    (15-9-5)

    Elo: 1502-2 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 48.3CF% 43.8

    The Minnesota Wild slipped 1 spot to No. 13. They posted a 1-2-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 8-4. A 43.8% Corsi indicates they were consistently outshot and spent too much time in the defensive zone. Season record: 15-9-5 (35 pts).

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14. 14
    

    St. Louis Blues

    (11-12-7)

    Elo: 1502+4 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 49.0CF% 49.1

    The St. Louis Blues climbed 1 spot to No. 14. They posted a 2-2-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 13-9. Season record: 11-12-7 (29 pts).

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15. 15
    

    Pittsburgh Penguins

    (14-7-6)

    Elo: 1500+4 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 53.0CF% 54.4

    The Pittsburgh Penguins surged 4 spots to No. 15, up from No. 19 last week. They posted a 2-0-1 record this week, outscoring opponents 11-7. A 53.0% xGF at 5-on-5 reflects solid underlying play on both sides of the puck. Season record: 14-7-6 (34 pts).

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16. 16
    

    New York Islanders

    (16-11-3)

    Elo: 1497+8 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 37.8CF% 41.5

    The New York Islanders surged 4 spots to No. 16, up from No. 20 last week. They posted a 3-1-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 11-8. Their 37.8% 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. They scored at a rate well above their expected goals, suggesting favorable bounces or clutch finishing that may not be sustainable. A 41.5% Corsi indicates they were consistently outshot and spent too much time in the defensive zone. Season record: 16-11-3 (35 pts).

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17. 17
    

    Ottawa Senators

    (13-11-4)

    Elo: 1497-3 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 59.1CF% 53.4

    The Ottawa Senators slipped 1 spot to No. 17. They posted a 1-2-0 record this week. At 5-on-5, they dominated possession with a remarkable 59.1% expected goals share — the kind of performance that signals a team firing on all cylinders and creating far more scoring chances than they allow. Season record: 13-11-4 (30 pts).

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18. 18
    

    Utah Mammoth

    (14-13-3)

    Elo: 1495+4 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 51.0CF% 48.9

    The Utah Mammoth hold steady at No. 18. They posted a 2-2-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 14-9. Season record: 14-13-3 (31 pts).

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19. 19
    

    Detroit Red Wings

    (15-11-3)

    Elo: 1491+6 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 55.2CF% 44.4

    The Detroit Red Wings surged 4 spots to No. 19, up from No. 23 last week. They posted a 2-0-1 record this week, outscoring opponents 14-13. Their 55.2% expected goals share at 5-on-5 demonstrates strong territorial control, generating more quality scoring opportunities than opponents. Season record: 15-11-3 (33 pts).

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20. 20
    

    New Jersey Devils

    (16-12-1)

    Elo: 1490-8 this week7-day: 0-4-0xGF% 49.6CF% 57.7

    It was a rough week for the New Jersey Devils, who plummeted 6 spots from No. 14 to No. 20. They went winless at 0-4-0, being outscored 15-4 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. They dominated shot attempts with 57.7% Corsi, controlling the pace of play. Season record: 16-12-1 (33 pts).

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21. 21
    

    Montreal Canadiens

    (15-10-3)

    Elo: 1490-5 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 46.4CF% 51.1

    The Montreal Canadiens tumbled 4 spots to No. 21 after a difficult stretch. They posted a 2-2-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 12-10. Their 46.4% xGF at 5-on-5 was slightly below average, indicating room for improvement in generating quality chances. Season record: 15-10-3 (33 pts).

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22. 22
    

    Calgary Flames

    (11-15-4)

    Elo: 1489+3 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 51.3CF% 50.2

    The Calgary Flames hold steady at No. 22. They posted a 2-1-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 7-6. Season record: 11-15-4 (26 pts).

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23. 23
    

    Boston Bruins

    (17-13-0)

    Elo: 1485+3 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 45.1CF% 42.7

    The Boston Bruins climbed 1 spot to No. 23. They posted a 2-1-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 13-8. A 45.1% xGF at 5-on-5 suggests they were outplayed at even strength, relying on special teams or goaltending to stay competitive. They scored at a rate well above their expected goals, suggesting favorable bounces or clutch finishing that may not be sustainable. A 42.7% Corsi indicates they were consistently outshot and spent too much time in the defensive zone. Season record: 17-13-0 (34 pts).

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24. 24
    

    Vancouver Canucks

    (11-15-3)

    Elo: 1484-2 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 45.8CF% 51.1

    The Vancouver Canucks tumbled 3 spots to No. 24 after a difficult stretch. They posted a 1-2-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 9-6. 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: 11-15-3 (25 pts).

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25. 25
    

    Columbus Blue Jackets

    (13-10-6)

    Elo: 1482-2 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 44.5CF% 50.4

    The Columbus Blue Jackets hold steady at No. 25. They posted a 2-1-1 record this week. A 44.5% xGF at 5-on-5 suggests they were outplayed at even strength, relying on special teams or goaltending to stay competitive. Season record: 13-10-6 (32 pts).

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26. 26
    

    Buffalo Sabres

    (11-13-4)

    Elo: 1475-5 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 53.6CF% 55.9

    The Buffalo Sabres climbed 1 spot to No. 26. They posted a 1-2-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 10-8. A 53.6% xGF at 5-on-5 reflects solid underlying play on both sides of the puck. Season record: 11-13-4 (26 pts).

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27. 27
    

    Philadelphia Flyers

    (15-9-3)

    Elo: 1472+0 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 50.6CF% 49.1

    The Philadelphia Flyers climbed 1 spot to No. 27. They posted a 1-2-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 10-8. Season record: 15-9-3 (33 pts).

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28. 28
    

    Anaheim Ducks

    (18-10-1)

    Elo: 14720 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 58.7CF% 56.3

    The Anaheim Ducks climbed 1 spot to No. 28. They posted a 3-1-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 15-12. At 5-on-5, they dominated possession with a remarkable 58.7% expected goals share — the kind of performance that signals a team firing on all cylinders and creating far more scoring chances than they allow. They dominated shot attempts with 56.3% Corsi, controlling the pace of play. Season record: 18-10-1 (37 pts).

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29. 29
    

    Seattle Kraken

    (11-9-6)

    Elo: 1471-6 this week7-day: 0-2-0xGF% 52.1CF% 59.0

    The Seattle Kraken tumbled 3 spots to No. 29 after a difficult stretch. They went winless at 0-2-0, being outscored 13-7 in 2 games. A 52.1% xGF at 5-on-5 reflects solid underlying play on both sides of the puck. 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 59.0% Corsi, controlling the pace of play. Season record: 11-9-6 (28 pts).

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30. 30
    

    Nashville Predators

    (10-14-4)

    Elo: 1459+2 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 52.1CF% 50.2

    The Nashville Predators hold at No. 30, unable to gain ground in the standings. They posted a 2-1-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 10-8. A 52.1% xGF at 5-on-5 reflects solid underlying play on both sides of the puck. Season record: 10-14-4 (24 pts).

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31. 31
    

    Chicago Blackhawks

    (12-11-6)

    Elo: 14450 this week7-day: 1-2-1xGF% 32.1CF% 42.9

    The Chicago Blackhawks hold at No. 31, unable to gain ground in the standings. They posted a 1-2-1 record this week, being outscored by opponents 18-6. Their 32.1% 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 42.9% Corsi indicates they were consistently outshot and spent too much time in the defensive zone. Season record: 12-11-6 (30 pts).

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32. 32
    

    San Jose Sharks

    (14-13-3)

    Elo: 1418+1 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 45.3CF% 43.6

    The San Jose Sharks hold at No. 32, unable to gain ground in the standings. They posted a 2-2-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 15-12. A 45.3% xGF at 5-on-5 suggests they were outplayed at even strength, relying on special teams or goaltending to stay competitive. A 43.6% Corsi indicates they were consistently outshot and spent too much time in the defensive zone. Season record: 14-13-3 (31 pts).

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