NHL Power Rankings — Week 11 (Dec 23 – Dec 29, 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

   (26-2-7)

   Elo: 1580+5 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 50.9CF% 55.3

   Still No. 1: the Colorado Avalanche. Perfect 3-0-0 week with a 13-6 goal edge. 26-2-7 on the season, 59 points.

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2. 2
   

   Dallas Stars

   (25-7-5)

   Elo: 1565+7 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 42.7CF% 44.4

   The Dallas Stars stay put at No. 2. Hard to argue with that. Swept the week at 3-0-0 — 18 goals for, 7 against. Below-average 5-on-5 play at 42.7% xGF. Their actual scoring ran well ahead of expectations this week. Sitting at 25-7-5, 55 points on the year.

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3. 3
   

   Washington Capitals

   (19-12-5)

   Elo: 1539-2 this week7-day: 1-2-1xGF% 58.1CF% 57.4

   No. 3 for the Washington Capitals, up 1 from last week. Went 1-2-1 on the week (-5 goal differential). Shot attempts tilted heavily in their favor at 57.4% Corsi. The results don't match the chances they're creating — they should be better. 19-12-5 on the season, 43 points.

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4. 4
   

   Vegas Golden Knights

   (16-8-10)

   Elo: 1538-7 this week7-day: 0-2-1xGF% 51.5CF% 51.5

   No. 4 for the Vegas Golden Knights, down 1. A winless 0-2-1 week. Got outscored 12-7. Sitting at 16-8-10, 42 points on the year.

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5. 5
   

   Carolina Hurricanes

   (22-10-3)

   Elo: 15360 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 38.6CF% 48.0

   No movement for the Carolina Hurricanes at No. 5. A 1-1-1 record this week. Their 5-on-5 numbers are ugly — just 38.6% xGF. Season: 22-10-3 (47 pts).

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6. 6
   

   Tampa Bay Lightning

   (20-13-3)

   Elo: 1534+2 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 63.3CF% 58.2

   No movement for the Tampa Bay Lightning at No. 6. Posted a 2-1-0 week (+4 goal differential). At 5-on-5 they were dominant: 63.3% of the expected goals. 20-13-3 on the season, 43 points.

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7. 7
   

   Winnipeg Jets

   (15-17-3)

   Elo: 1525-6 this week7-day: 0-2-1xGF% 43.1CF% 52.8

   The Winnipeg Jets hold at No. 7. Went 0-2-1, outscored 8-5. 43.1% xGF at 5-on-5 — they were on the wrong side of the chances. 15-17-3 on the season, 33 points.

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8. 8
   

   Los Angeles Kings

   (15-11-9)

   Elo: 1523-3 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 54.1CF% 46.9

   The Los Angeles Kings hold at No. 8. Went 1-2-0 on the week (-2 goal differential). The 5-on-5 play was strong: 54.1% expected goals share. 15-11-9 on the season, 39 points.

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9. 9
   

   Florida Panthers

   (19-14-2)

   Elo: 15200 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 46.7CF% 48.4

   The Florida Panthers hold at No. 9. A 2-1-0 record this week (-2 goal differential). Season: 19-14-2 (40 pts).

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10. 10
    

    Edmonton Oilers

    (18-13-6)

    Elo: 1520+3 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 46.7CF% 47.7

    The Edmonton Oilers climb to No. 10. Posted a 3-1-0 week (+2 goal differential). Sitting at 18-13-6, 42 points on the year.

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11. 11
    

    Minnesota Wild

    (22-10-5)

    Elo: 1519+3 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 53.1CF% 45.0

    No. 11 for the Minnesota Wild, up 1 from last week. A 3-1-0 record this week (+7 goal differential). Sitting at 22-10-5, 49 points on the year.

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12. 12
    

    Toronto Maple Leafs

    (15-15-5)

    Elo: 1513-8 this week7-day: 1-3-0xGF% 49.5CF% 46.9

    The Toronto Maple Leafs dip 2 spots to No. 12. Went 1-3-0 on the week (-9 goal differential). The results don't match the chances they're creating — they should be better. Season: 15-15-5 (35 pts).

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13. 13
    

    Ottawa Senators

    (18-13-4)

    Elo: 1503+8 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 59.2CF% 54.3

    The Ottawa Senators move up 3 spots to No. 13. Swept the week at 3-0-0 — 16 goals for, 6 against. 59.2% xGF at even strength. That's about as good as it gets. 18-13-4 on the season, 40 points.

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14. 14
    

    Detroit Red Wings

    (21-13-3)

    Elo: 1501+1 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 47.3CF% 48.2

    The Detroit Red Wings tick up a spot to No. 14. Went 3-1-0 on the week (+2 goal differential). 21-13-3 on the season, 45 points.

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15. 15
    

    St. Louis Blues

    (14-16-8)

    Elo: 1498+4 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 52.4CF% 51.6

    The St. Louis Blues climb to No. 15. Went 2-1-1 on the week (+1 goal differential). Season: 14-16-8 (36 pts).

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16. 16
    

    New York Rangers

    (18-16-4)

    Elo: 1495-2 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 49.2CF% 50.7

    The New York Rangers slide 3 spots to No. 16. Went 2-2-0 on the week (-2 goal differential). Sitting at 18-16-4, 40 points on the year.

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17. 17
    

    New York Islanders

    (19-13-4)

    Elo: 1494-4 this week7-day: 0-2-1xGF% 41.4CF% 49.1

    The New York Islanders slide 3 spots to No. 17. Went 0-2-1, outscored 10-5. Their 5-on-5 numbers are ugly — just 41.4% xGF. Sitting at 19-13-4, 42 points on the year.

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18. 18
    

    Montreal Canadiens

    (19-12-5)

    Elo: 1494+5 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 47.6CF% 49.0

    The Montreal Canadiens tick up a spot to No. 18. Posted a 2-1-1 week (+3 goal differential). Season: 19-12-5 (43 pts).

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19. 19
    

    Calgary Flames

    (15-17-4)

    Elo: 1492+6 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 43.0CF% 51.6

    Calgary Flames: No. 19, up from 23 last week. Posted a 2-1-0 week (+2 goal differential). The 5-on-5 numbers weren't great: 43.0% expected goals share. 15-17-4 on the season, 34 points.

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20. 20
    

    New Jersey Devils

    (20-15-1)

    Elo: 1491+1 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 47.0CF% 49.1

    The New Jersey Devils tick up a spot to No. 20. A 2-1-0 record this week. Season: 20-15-1 (41 pts).

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21. 21
    

    Utah Mammoth

    (18-17-3)

    Elo: 1490+1 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 60.5CF% 53.9

    The Utah Mammoth slip to No. 21. Posted a 2-2-0 week. At 5-on-5 they were dominant: 60.5% of the expected goals. 18-17-3 on the season, 39 points.

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22. 22
    

    Vancouver Canucks

    (15-18-3)

    Elo: 1486+1 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 42.8CF% 44.6

    No. 22 for the Vancouver Canucks, up 2 from last week. Went 3-1-0 on the week (+4 goal differential). Below-average 5-on-5 play at 42.8% xGF. 15-18-3 on the season, 33 points.

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23. 23
    

    Pittsburgh Penguins

    (15-11-9)

    Elo: 1486-5 this week7-day: 1-3-0xGF% 56.8CF% 55.6

    Pittsburgh Penguins: No. 23, dropping 5 from last week. Posted a 1-3-0 week (-9 goal differential). The 5-on-5 play was strong: 56.8% expected goals share. The results don't match the chances they're creating — they should be better. Season: 15-11-9 (39 pts).

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24. 24
    

    Buffalo Sabres

    (17-14-4)

    Elo: 1486+6 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 44.5CF% 44.4

    No. 24 for the Buffalo Sabres, up 1 from last week. Swept the week at 3-0-0 — 11 goals for, 6 against. Below-average 5-on-5 play at 44.5% xGF. Their actual scoring ran well ahead of expectations this week. Season: 17-14-4 (38 pts).

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25. 25
    

    Boston Bruins

    (20-16-1)

    Elo: 1486-7 this week7-day: 1-2-1xGF% 51.5CF% 53.0

    Boston Bruins: No. 25, dropping 3 from last week. Posted a 1-2-1 week (-4 goal differential). Sitting at 20-16-1, 41 points on the year.

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26. 26
    

    Philadelphia Flyers

    (18-10-7)

    Elo: 1478+0 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 53.1CF% 48.5

    The Philadelphia Flyers hold at No. 26. Went 2-1-1 on the week (+3 goal differential). Season: 18-10-7 (43 pts).

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27. 27
    

    Columbus Blue Jackets

    (15-15-6)

    Elo: 1472-2 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 46.4CF% 49.9

    No movement for the Columbus Blue Jackets at No. 27. A 2-2-0 record this week (-1 goal differential). Sitting at 15-15-6, 36 points on the year.

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28. 28
    

    Anaheim Ducks

    (21-14-2)

    Elo: 1468-3 this week7-day: 1-2-1xGF% 60.6CF% 55.1

    The Anaheim Ducks stay stuck at No. 28. Went 1-2-1 on the week (-7 goal differential). 60.6% 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 21-14-2, 44 points on the year.

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29. 29
    

    Nashville Predators

    (15-16-4)

    Elo: 1468+4 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 50.3CF% 53.2

    The Nashville Predators can't get out of the No. 29 spot. Went 2-1-0 on the week. Sitting at 15-16-4, 34 points on the year.

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30. 30
    

    Seattle Kraken

    (14-14-6)

    Elo: 1464+4 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 46.2CF% 41.2

    The Seattle Kraken can't get out of the No. 30 spot. A 2-2-0 record this week. Just 41.2% Corsi — opponents had the run of play. Season: 14-14-6 (34 pts).

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31. 31
    

    Chicago Blackhawks

    (13-16-6)

    Elo: 1437-4 this week7-day: 0-3-0xGF% 37.0CF% 41.1

    No. 31 again for the Chicago Blackhawks. Not much going right. Went 0-3-0, outscored 13-7. A 41.1% Corsi share means they spent too much time in their own end. Sitting at 13-16-6, 32 points on the year.

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32. 32
    

    San Jose Sharks

    (17-16-3)

    Elo: 1416-5 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 57.6CF% 53.1

    No. 32 again for the San Jose Sharks. Not much going right. Went 1-2-0 on the week (-1 goal differential). The 5-on-5 play was strong: 57.6% expected goals share. Sitting at 17-16-3, 37 points on the year.

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