NHL Power Rankings — Week 10 (Dec 16 – Dec 22, 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
(23-2-7)Elo: 1572+4 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 55.0CF% 58.1No. 1 again for the Colorado Avalanche. Nobody's knocking them off. Went 2-0-1 on the week (+5 goal differential). Solid 5-on-5 numbers with a 55.0% xGF share. 23-2-7 on the season, 53 points.
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Dallas Stars
(22-7-5)Elo: 1558-4 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 49.0CF% 45.4The Dallas Stars stay put at No. 2. Hard to argue with that. Posted a 2-2-0 week (-3 goal differential). 22-7-5 on the season, 49 points.
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Vegas Golden Knights
(16-6-9)Elo: 1545+3 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 47.4CF% 50.2The Vegas Golden Knights climb to No. 3. Posted a 2-0-1 week (+1 goal differential). Season: 16-6-9 (41 pts).
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Washington Capitals
(18-10-4)Elo: 1544-3 this week7-day: 0-1-1xGF% 41.8CF% 38.5The Washington Capitals slip to No. 4. Went 0-1-1, outscored 8-3. Just 38.5% Corsi — opponents had the run of play. 18-10-4 on the season, 40 points.
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Carolina Hurricanes
(21-9-2)Elo: 1536+1 this week7-day: 4-0-0xGF% 57.6CF% 64.4The Carolina Hurricanes tick up a spot to No. 5. Perfect 4-0-0 week with a 14-8 goal edge. 57.6% xGF at evens — they were the better team by the numbers. Season: 21-9-2 (44 pts).
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Tampa Bay Lightning
(18-12-3)Elo: 1532-1 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 55.3CF% 58.0No. 6 for the Tampa Bay Lightning, up 2 from last week. A 2-1-1 record this week (+5 goal differential). They ran the shot clock at 58.0% Corsi. 18-12-3 on the season, 39 points.
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Winnipeg Jets
(15-15-2)Elo: 1530-2 this week7-day: 1-2-1xGF% 55.7CF% 56.5The Winnipeg Jets slip to No. 7. A 1-2-1 record this week (-1 goal differential). 55.7% xGF at evens — they were the better team by the numbers. 15-15-2 on the season, 32 points.
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Los Angeles Kings
(14-9-9)Elo: 1527-4 this week7-day: 0-1-2xGF% 45.7CF% 48.2No. 8 for the Los Angeles Kings, down 1. Went 0-1-2, outscored 9-4. Below-average 5-on-5 play at 45.7% xGF. Season: 14-9-9 (37 pts).
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Florida Panthers
(17-13-2)Elo: 1521+8 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 44.8CF% 45.6No. 9 for the Florida Panthers, up 1 from last week. Went 3-1-0 on the week (+4 goal differential). The 5-on-5 numbers weren't great: 44.8% expected goals share. Season: 17-13-2 (36 pts).
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Toronto Maple Leafs
(14-12-5)Elo: 1519-4 this week7-day: 0-1-1xGF% 43.9CF% 46.6The Toronto Maple Leafs dip a spot to No. 10. Rough week: 0-1-1 with a 9-5 goal deficit. 43.9% xGF at 5-on-5 — they were on the wrong side of the chances. Season: 14-12-5 (33 pts).
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Edmonton Oilers
(15-12-6)Elo: 1514+3 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 53.2CF% 50.6No movement for the Edmonton Oilers at No. 11. A 2-1-1 record this week (+2 goal differential). Sitting at 15-12-6, 36 points on the year.
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Minnesota Wild
(19-9-5)Elo: 1514+8 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 52.2CF% 46.1The Minnesota Wild climb to No. 12. Swept the week at 3-0-0 — 14 goals for, 6 against. 19-9-5 on the season, 43 points.
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New York Rangers
(16-14-4)Elo: 1501-7 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 60.3CF% 53.6The New York Rangers dip a spot to No. 13. A 1-2-0 record this week (-5 goal differential). Their 5-on-5 numbers were elite this week — 60.3% xGF. Their scoring hasn't caught up to the quality looks they're generating. Season: 16-14-4 (36 pts).
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New York Islanders
(19-11-3)Elo: 1501+3 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 44.7CF% 43.1The New York Islanders climb to No. 14. Swept the week at 3-0-0 — 13 goals for, 8 against. A 43.1% Corsi share means they spent too much time in their own end. Season: 19-11-3 (41 pts).
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Detroit Red Wings
(18-12-3)Elo: 1498+4 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 54.8CF% 44.2The Detroit Red Wings move up 3 spots to No. 15. Posted a 2-1-0 week (+2 goal differential). The 5-on-5 play was strong: 54.8% expected goals share. 18-12-3 on the season, 39 points.
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Ottawa Senators
(15-13-4)Elo: 1495+1 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 55.9CF% 54.4The Ottawa Senators tick up a spot to No. 16. Went 2-2-0 on the week (+2 goal differential). 55.9% xGF at evens — they were the better team by the numbers. 15-13-4 on the season, 34 points.
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St. Louis Blues
(12-15-7)Elo: 1494-4 this week7-day: 1-3-0xGF% 39.8CF% 45.5St. Louis Blues: No. 17, dropping 3 from last week. Went 1-3-0 on the week (-10 goal differential). Got outchanced badly at 5-on-5 with a 39.8% xGF share. 12-15-7 on the season, 31 points.
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Pittsburgh Penguins
(14-8-9)Elo: 1494-5 this week7-day: 0-1-3xGF% 50.5CF% 47.9The Pittsburgh Penguins slide 3 spots to No. 18. Couldn't get a win — 0-1-3, outscored 19-14. Sitting at 14-8-9, 37 points on the year.
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Montreal Canadiens
(17-11-4)Elo: 1493+6 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 47.2CF% 48.0Up 3 to No. 19 for the Montreal Canadiens. Went 2-1-1 on the week (-1 goal differential). 17-11-4 on the season, 38 points.
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Utah Mammoth
(16-15-3)Elo: 14920 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 53.2CF% 56.0The Utah Mammoth slip to No. 20. Posted a 2-1-0 week (+2 goal differential). They ran the shot clock at 56.0% Corsi. Season: 16-15-3 (35 pts).
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New Jersey Devils
(18-14-1)Elo: 1490-4 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 51.5CF% 48.8The New Jersey Devils hold at No. 21. Posted a 2-2-0 week (-1 goal differential). Sitting at 18-14-1, 37 points on the year.
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Boston Bruins
(19-14-0)Elo: 1490+1 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 54.9CF% 51.9The Boston Bruins climb to No. 22. Went 2-1-0 on the week (+2 goal differential). The 5-on-5 play was strong: 54.9% expected goals share. Season: 19-14-0 (38 pts).
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Calgary Flames
(13-16-4)Elo: 1489-2 this week7-day: 1-1-0xGF% 50.0CF% 57.9The Calgary Flames slide 3 spots to No. 23. Went 1-1-0 on the week. 57.9% Corsi — they owned the shot share. Season: 13-16-4 (30 pts).
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Vancouver Canucks
(12-17-3)Elo: 1481+0 this week7-day: 1-1-0xGF% 52.4CF% 56.0The Vancouver Canucks climb to No. 24. A 1-1-0 record this week. Shot attempts tilted heavily in their favor at 56.0% Corsi. Season: 12-17-3 (27 pts).
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Buffalo Sabres
(14-14-4)Elo: 1479+7 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 40.6CF% 41.2Up 3 to No. 25 for the Buffalo Sabres. Perfect 3-0-0 week with a 10-6 goal edge. Their 5-on-5 numbers are ugly — just 40.6% xGF. Their actual scoring ran well ahead of expectations this week. Season: 14-14-4 (32 pts).
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Philadelphia Flyers
(16-9-6)Elo: 14740 this week7-day: 1-0-3xGF% 51.2CF% 43.8No. 26: Philadelphia Flyers, same as last week. Went 1-0-3 on the week. 43.8% Corsi. They were chasing the puck more than they'd like. Sitting at 16-9-6, 38 points on the year.
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Columbus Blue Jackets
(13-13-6)Elo: 1474-6 this week7-day: 0-3-0xGF% 44.6CF% 48.7Columbus Blue Jackets: No. 27, dropping 3 from last week. Rough week: 0-3-0 with a 13-6 goal deficit. Below-average 5-on-5 play at 44.6% xGF. 13-13-6 on the season, 32 points.
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Anaheim Ducks
(20-12-1)Elo: 1472-1 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 39.1CF% 47.6No. 28 for the Anaheim Ducks, down 1. Posted a 2-2-0 week (-2 goal differential). 39.1% xGF at even strength. That's not going to cut it. Season: 20-12-1 (41 pts).
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Nashville Predators
(13-15-4)Elo: 1465+5 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 56.2CF% 47.6The Nashville Predators tick up a spot to No. 29. Posted a 3-1-0 week (+7 goal differential). The 5-on-5 play was strong: 56.2% expected goals share. Sitting at 13-15-4, 30 points on the year.
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Seattle Kraken
(12-12-6)Elo: 1463-5 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 47.5CF% 50.5The Seattle Kraken slip to No. 30. Went 1-2-0 on the week (-3 goal differential). 12-12-6 on the season, 30 points.
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Chicago Blackhawks
(13-13-6)Elo: 1443-2 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 45.6CF% 55.5No. 31 again for the Chicago Blackhawks. Not much going right. A 1-2-0 record this week (-2 goal differential). 45.6% xGF at 5-on-5 — they were on the wrong side of the chances. 13-13-6 on the season, 32 points.
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San Jose Sharks
(16-14-3)Elo: 1418+2 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 50.2CF% 46.0The San Jose Sharks stay stuck at No. 32. Went 2-1-0 on the week (-1 goal differential). Sitting at 16-14-3, 35 points on the year.
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