NHL Power Rankings — Week 9 (Dec 9 – Dec 15, 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: 1569-1 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 60.2CF% 55.0Still No. 1: the Colorado Avalanche. Went 3-1-0 on the week (+1 goal differential). Their 5-on-5 numbers were elite this week — 60.2% xGF. Sitting at 21-2-6, 48 points on the year.
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Dallas Stars
(20-5-5)Elo: 1559+4 this week7-day: 3-0-1xGF% 50.3CF% 45.9The Dallas Stars stay put at No. 2. Hard to argue with that. A 3-0-1 record this week (+6 goal differential). 20-5-5 on the season, 45 points.
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Washington Capitals
(18-9-3)Elo: 1547+4 this week7-day: 3-0-1xGF% 50.7CF% 45.6The Washington Capitals climb to No. 3. Went 3-0-1 on the week (+9 goal differential). Results are outpacing the chances they're creating — worth watching. 18-9-3 on the season, 39 points.
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Vegas Golden Knights
(14-6-8)Elo: 1543+3 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 53.7CF% 52.4The Vegas Golden Knights climb to No. 4. Went 3-0-0, outscoring opponents 10-5. 14-6-8 on the season, 36 points.
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Winnipeg Jets
(14-13-1)Elo: 1535-1 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 45.6CF% 48.7The Winnipeg Jets climb to No. 5. A 1-1-1 record this week (-2 goal differential). Below-average 5-on-5 play at 45.6% xGF. 14-13-1 on the season, 29 points.
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Carolina Hurricanes
(17-9-2)Elo: 1533-6 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 55.9CF% 64.2The Carolina Hurricanes hold at No. 6. A 1-2-0 record this week (-4 goal differential). 64.2% Corsi — they owned the shot share. Season: 17-9-2 (36 pts).
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Los Angeles Kings
(14-8-7)Elo: 1530+1 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 56.9CF% 54.6The Los Angeles Kings tick up a spot to No. 7. Posted a 2-2-0 week (+5 goal differential). Solid 5-on-5 numbers with a 56.9% xGF share. Season: 14-8-7 (35 pts).
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Tampa Bay Lightning
(16-11-2)Elo: 1530-10 this week7-day: 0-4-0xGF% 61.1CF% 57.8Tampa Bay Lightning: No. 8, dropping 5 from last week. Went 0-4-0, outscored 10-4. Elo: 1530 (-10). 61.1% xGF at even strength. That's about as good as it gets. They're getting the chances but not the goals. That tends to even out. Sitting at 16-11-2, 34 points on the year.
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Toronto Maple Leafs
(14-11-4)Elo: 1523+6 this week7-day: 3-0-1xGF% 49.7CF% 42.7The Toronto Maple Leafs hold at No. 9. A 3-0-1 record this week (+8 goal differential). 42.7% Corsi. They were chasing the puck more than they'd like. Results are outpacing the chances they're creating — worth watching. Season: 14-11-4 (32 pts).
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Florida Panthers
(14-12-2)Elo: 1513+2 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 44.3CF% 52.8The Florida Panthers hold at No. 10. Went 2-1-1 on the week. The 5-on-5 numbers weren't great: 44.3% expected goals share. Season: 14-12-2 (30 pts).
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Edmonton Oilers
(13-11-5)Elo: 1512+5 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 52.2CF% 49.6The Edmonton Oilers hold at No. 11. Went 2-1-0 on the week (+8 goal differential). Season: 13-11-5 (31 pts).
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New York Rangers
(15-12-4)Elo: 1508+3 this week7-day: 2-0-2xGF% 47.6CF% 46.4The New York Rangers climb to No. 12. Went 2-0-2 on the week (+1 goal differential). Season: 15-12-4 (34 pts).
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Minnesota Wild
(16-9-5)Elo: 1505-3 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 49.4CF% 44.5No. 13 for the Minnesota Wild, down 1. A 2-2-0 record this week (-1 goal differential). Season: 16-9-5 (37 pts).
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St. Louis Blues
(11-12-7)Elo: 1502+4 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 48.8CF% 49.6No. 14 for the St. Louis Blues, up 2 from last week. Went 2-1-0 on the week (-1 goal differential). 11-12-7 on the season, 29 points.
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Pittsburgh Penguins
(14-7-6)Elo: 1500+4 this week7-day: 1-0-1xGF% 49.9CF% 55.6The Pittsburgh Penguins tick up 2 spots to No. 15. A 1-0-1 record this week. Sitting at 14-7-6, 34 points on the year.
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New York Islanders
(16-11-3)Elo: 1497+4 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 37.8CF% 41.5New York Islanders: No. 16, up from 20 last week. A 3-1-0 record this week (+3 goal differential). Their 5-on-5 numbers are ugly — just 37.8% xGF. Results are outpacing the chances they're creating — worth watching. Sitting at 16-11-3, 35 points on the year.
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Ottawa Senators
(13-11-4)Elo: 1497-7 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 59.1CF% 53.4The Ottawa Senators slide 3 spots to No. 17. Posted a 1-2-0 week. Their 5-on-5 numbers were elite this week — 59.1% xGF. Season: 13-11-4 (30 pts).
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Detroit Red Wings
(16-11-3)Elo: 1494+6 this week7-day: 3-0-1xGF% 49.4CF% 42.0Up 5 to No. 18 for the Detroit Red Wings. Went 3-0-1 on the week (+5 goal differential). A 42.0% Corsi share means they spent too much time in their own end. 16-11-3 on the season, 35 points.
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Utah Mammoth
(14-14-3)Elo: 1492+1 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 49.7CF% 48.1No movement for the Utah Mammoth at No. 19. A 2-2-0 record this week (+6 goal differential). 14-14-3 on the season, 31 points.
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Calgary Flames
(12-15-4)Elo: 1492+8 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 51.2CF% 48.2No. 20 for the Calgary Flames, up 2 from last week. Went 3-1-0 on the week (+4 goal differential). Sitting at 12-15-4, 28 points on the year.
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New Jersey Devils
(16-12-1)Elo: 1490-8 this week7-day: 0-3-0xGF% 44.9CF% 57.9No. 21 now for the New Jersey Devils, down 6 spots. That hurts. Went 0-3-0, outscored 10-1. Below-average 5-on-5 play at 44.9% xGF. The results don't match the chances they're creating — they should be better. Sitting at 16-12-1, 33 points on the year.
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Montreal Canadiens
(15-10-3)Elo: 1490-2 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 46.4CF% 51.1Down 4 to No. 22 for the Montreal Canadiens after a rough stretch. A 2-2-0 record this week (-2 goal differential). Season: 15-10-3 (33 pts).
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Boston Bruins
(17-13-0)Elo: 1485+6 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 45.1CF% 42.7No. 23 for the Boston Bruins, up 2 from last week. Went 2-1-0 on the week (+5 goal differential). A 42.7% Corsi share means they spent too much time in their own end. Season: 17-13-0 (34 pts).
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Columbus Blue Jackets
(13-10-6)Elo: 1482-2 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 47.4CF% 52.2The Columbus Blue Jackets hold at No. 24. A 1-1-1 record this week (-2 goal differential). Sitting at 13-10-6, 32 points on the year.
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Vancouver Canucks
(11-16-3)Elo: 1481-4 this week7-day: 1-3-0xGF% 51.4CF% 54.9Down 4 to No. 25 for the Vancouver Canucks after a rough stretch. Posted a 1-3-0 week (-7 goal differential). Their scoring hasn't caught up to the quality looks they're generating. 11-16-3 on the season, 25 points.
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Philadelphia Flyers
(15-9-3)Elo: 1472+0 this week7-day: 1-1-0xGF% 54.5CF% 49.5The Philadelphia Flyers move up 3 spots to No. 26. Went 1-1-0 on the week (+2 goal differential). The 5-on-5 play was strong: 54.5% expected goals share. 15-9-3 on the season, 33 points.
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Anaheim Ducks
(18-10-1)Elo: 14720 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 60.6CF% 57.3The Anaheim Ducks climb to No. 27. A 2-1-0 record this week. 60.6% xGF at even strength. That's about as good as it gets. Sitting at 18-10-1, 37 points on the year.
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Buffalo Sabres
(11-14-4)Elo: 1472-7 this week7-day: 0-3-0xGF% 50.3CF% 56.1The Buffalo Sabres dip 2 spots to No. 28. A winless 0-3-0 week. Got outscored 16-7. 56.1% Corsi — they owned the shot share. They're getting the chances but not the goals. That tends to even out. 11-14-4 on the season, 26 points.
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Seattle Kraken
(11-10-6)Elo: 1468-9 this week7-day: 0-3-0xGF% 50.6CF% 57.2No. 29 for the Seattle Kraken, down 2. Went 0-3-0, outscored 17-8. 57.2% Corsi — they owned the shot share. The results don't match the chances they're creating — they should be better. Sitting at 11-10-6, 28 points on the year.
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Nashville Predators
(10-14-4)Elo: 1459-1 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 52.1CF% 50.2The Nashville Predators can't get out of the No. 30 spot. A 2-1-0 record this week (+2 goal differential). Sitting at 10-14-4, 24 points on the year.
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Chicago Blackhawks
(12-11-6)Elo: 1445-1 this week7-day: 1-2-1xGF% 32.1CF% 42.9No. 31 again for the Chicago Blackhawks. Not much going right. Posted a 1-2-1 week (-12 goal differential). Their 5-on-5 numbers are ugly — just 32.1% xGF. 12-11-6 on the season, 30 points.
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San Jose Sharks
(14-13-3)Elo: 1418+1 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 44.0CF% 40.6The San Jose Sharks can't get out of the No. 32 spot. A 1-2-0 record this week (-6 goal differential). Just 40.6% Corsi — opponents had the run of play. Season: 14-13-3 (31 pts).
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