NHL Power Rankings — Week 12 (Dec 30 – Jan 5, 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
(29-2-7)Elo: 1584+3 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 55.4CF% 57.7The Colorado Avalanche stay put at No. 1. Hard to argue with that. A clean 3-0-0 across 3 games, winning the goal battle 12-7. They ran the shot clock at 57.7% Corsi. Season: 29-2-7 (65 pts).
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Dallas Stars
(25-7-7)Elo: 1563-1 this week7-day: 0-0-2xGF% 61.0CF% 53.4The Dallas Stars stay put at No. 2. Hard to argue with that. A winless 0-0-2 week. Got outscored 8-6. At 5-on-5 they were dominant: 61.0% of the expected goals. Their scoring hasn't caught up to the quality looks they're generating. Season: 25-7-7 (57 pts).
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Tampa Bay Lightning
(22-13-3)Elo: 1537+3 this week7-day: 2-0-0xGF% 48.4CF% 40.7Up 3 to No. 3 for the Tampa Bay Lightning. Perfect 2-0-0 week with a 9-6 goal edge. Just 40.7% Corsi — opponents had the run of play. 22-13-3 on the season, 47 points.
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Vegas Golden Knights
(17-9-11)Elo: 1536-4 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 49.0CF% 40.3No. 4: Vegas Golden Knights, same as last week. Posted a 1-1-1 week (+1 goal differential). A 40.3% Corsi share means they spent too much time in their own end. Sitting at 17-9-11, 45 points on the year.
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Carolina Hurricanes
(24-11-3)Elo: 1535+2 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 63.6CF% 62.6No. 5: Carolina Hurricanes, same as last week. Went 2-1-0 on the week (+1 goal differential). At 5-on-5 they were dominant: 63.6% of the expected goals. Season: 24-11-3 (51 pts).
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Washington Capitals
(20-14-5)Elo: 1533-2 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 45.6CF% 44.7The Washington Capitals slide 3 spots to No. 6. A 1-2-0 record this week (-5 goal differential). Below-average 5-on-5 play at 45.6% xGF. 20-14-5 on the season, 45 points.
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Florida Panthers
(21-15-2)Elo: 15230 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 57.8CF% 55.6The Florida Panthers climb to No. 7. Posted a 2-1-0 week (+3 goal differential). The 5-on-5 play was strong: 57.8% expected goals share. Season: 21-15-2 (44 pts).
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Edmonton Oilers
(20-14-6)Elo: 1523+0 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 51.0CF% 49.1The Edmonton Oilers climb to No. 8. Posted a 2-1-0 week (+5 goal differential). Sitting at 20-14-6, 46 points on the year.
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Minnesota Wild
(24-10-6)Elo: 1523+4 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 54.6CF% 51.0The Minnesota Wild tick up 2 spots to No. 9. Posted a 2-0-1 week (+3 goal differential). The 5-on-5 play was strong: 54.6% expected goals share. 24-10-6 on the season, 54 points.
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Winnipeg Jets
(15-18-4)Elo: 1521-4 this week7-day: 0-1-1xGF% 51.0CF% 58.8Winnipeg Jets: No. 10, dropping 3 from last week. A winless 0-1-1 week. Got outscored 7-4. They ran the shot clock at 58.8% Corsi. Season: 15-18-4 (34 pts).
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Los Angeles Kings
(16-13-9)Elo: 1520+0 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 56.4CF% 55.7The Los Angeles Kings slide 3 spots to No. 11. Posted a 1-2-0 week (+1 goal differential). The 5-on-5 play was strong: 56.4% expected goals share. Season: 16-13-9 (41 pts).
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Toronto Maple Leafs
(17-15-6)Elo: 1518+2 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 46.1CF% 45.0No movement for the Toronto Maple Leafs at No. 12. A 2-0-1 record this week (+4 goal differential). Season: 17-15-6 (40 pts).
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Detroit Red Wings
(23-14-3)Elo: 1500-2 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 37.7CF% 43.7The Detroit Red Wings climb to No. 13. Posted a 2-1-0 week (-1 goal differential). 37.7% xGF at even strength. That's not going to cut it. 23-14-3 on the season, 49 points.
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Montreal Canadiens
(20-12-6)Elo: 14970 this week7-day: 1-0-1xGF% 56.2CF% 61.2Up 4 to No. 14 for the Montreal Canadiens. A 1-0-1 record this week (+3 goal differential). The 5-on-5 play was strong: 56.2% expected goals share. Season: 20-12-6 (46 pts).
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St. Louis Blues
(15-17-8)Elo: 1497-1 this week7-day: 1-1-0xGF% 43.2CF% 36.6The St. Louis Blues hold at No. 15. A 1-1-0 record this week (-1 goal differential). Just 36.6% Corsi — opponents had the run of play. Sitting at 15-17-8, 38 points on the year.
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New York Islanders
(21-14-4)Elo: 14970 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 44.1CF% 48.4The New York Islanders tick up a spot to No. 16. Went 2-1-0 on the week (+1 goal differential). Below-average 5-on-5 play at 44.1% xGF. 21-14-4 on the season, 46 points.
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New York Rangers
(19-17-5)Elo: 1496-3 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 40.5CF% 43.8No. 17 for the New York Rangers, down 1. Went 1-1-1 on the week (+1 goal differential). Their 5-on-5 numbers are ugly — just 40.5% xGF. Sitting at 19-17-5, 43 points on the year.
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Ottawa Senators
(18-15-5)Elo: 1496-6 this week7-day: 0-2-1xGF% 56.5CF% 58.3The Ottawa Senators slide 5 spots to No. 18. Rough week: 0-2-1 with a 14-8 goal deficit. They ran the shot clock at 58.3% Corsi. Their scoring hasn't caught up to the quality looks they're generating. 18-15-5 on the season, 41 points.
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Buffalo Sabres
(20-14-4)Elo: 1493+6 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 54.4CF% 52.3The Buffalo Sabres move up 5 spots to No. 19. Perfect 3-0-0 week with a 11-5 goal edge. Solid 5-on-5 numbers with a 54.4% xGF share. Sitting at 20-14-4, 44 points on the year.
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Calgary Flames
(17-18-4)Elo: 1492+3 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 46.4CF% 45.4The Calgary Flames dip a spot to No. 20. Posted a 2-1-0 week (-2 goal differential). Season: 17-18-4 (38 pts).
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New Jersey Devils
(20-16-2)Elo: 14880 this week7-day: 0-1-1xGF% 53.8CF% 51.5No. 21 for the New Jersey Devils, down 1. A winless 0-1-1 week. Got outscored 6-4. Sitting at 20-16-2, 42 points on the year.
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Pittsburgh Penguins
(16-12-9)Elo: 1486+3 this week7-day: 1-1-0xGF% 43.7CF% 45.7No. 22 for the Pittsburgh Penguins, up 1 from last week. Went 1-1-0 on the week (+1 goal differential). The 5-on-5 numbers weren't great: 43.7% expected goals share. 16-12-9 on the season, 41 points.
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Utah Mammoth
(18-19-3)Elo: 1484-3 this week7-day: 0-2-0xGF% 59.8CF% 55.3No. 23 for the Utah Mammoth, down 2. A winless 0-2-0 week. Got outscored 5-3. Their 5-on-5 numbers were elite this week — 59.8% xGF. The results don't match the chances they're creating — they should be better. 18-19-3 on the season, 39 points.
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Vancouver Canucks
(16-19-3)Elo: 1483-3 this week7-day: 1-1-0xGF% 41.8CF% 50.3The Vancouver Canucks slip to No. 24. A 1-1-0 record this week (-2 goal differential). Their 5-on-5 numbers are ugly — just 41.8% xGF. 16-19-3 on the season, 35 points.
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Boston Bruins
(20-18-2)Elo: 1480-3 this week7-day: 0-2-1xGF% 40.9CF% 46.3No. 25: Boston Bruins, same as last week. Couldn't get a win — 0-2-1, outscored 12-4. Their 5-on-5 numbers are ugly — just 40.9% xGF. Season: 20-18-2 (42 pts).
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Columbus Blue Jackets
(17-15-6)Elo: 1478+7 this week7-day: 2-0-0xGF% 62.0CF% 48.9The Columbus Blue Jackets climb to No. 26. Perfect 2-0-0 week with a 8-3 goal edge. At 5-on-5 they were dominant: 62.0% of the expected goals. Sitting at 17-15-6, 40 points on the year.
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Philadelphia Flyers
(19-11-7)Elo: 1478-3 this week7-day: 1-1-0xGF% 67.5CF% 53.0No. 27 for the Philadelphia Flyers, down 1. Went 1-1-0 on the week (-1 goal differential). 67.5% xGF at even strength. That's about as good as it gets. The results don't match the chances they're creating — they should be better. Season: 19-11-7 (45 pts).
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Seattle Kraken
(16-14-7)Elo: 1470+2 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 39.5CF% 41.4The Seattle Kraken climb to No. 28. Went 2-0-1 on the week (+3 goal differential). Just 41.4% Corsi — opponents had the run of play. Results are outpacing the chances they're creating — worth watching. Season: 16-14-7 (39 pts).
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Nashville Predators
(17-17-4)Elo: 1470+1 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 40.6CF% 49.4No. 29 again for the Nashville Predators. Not much going right. Posted a 2-1-0 week (+1 goal differential). Their 5-on-5 numbers are ugly — just 40.6% xGF. 17-17-4 on the season, 38 points.
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Anaheim Ducks
(21-16-2)Elo: 1462-6 this week7-day: 0-2-0xGF% 59.2CF% 56.3No. 30 for the Anaheim Ducks, down 2. A winless 0-2-0 week. Got outscored 11-5. At 5-on-5 they were dominant: 59.2% of the expected goals. The results don't match the chances they're creating — they should be better. 21-16-2 on the season, 44 points.
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Chicago Blackhawks
(14-18-6)Elo: 1432-2 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 48.0CF% 55.6The Chicago Blackhawks stay stuck at No. 31. Posted a 1-2-0 week (-5 goal differential). Season: 14-18-6 (34 pts).
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San Jose Sharks
(19-17-3)Elo: 1422+8 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 41.7CF% 46.4No. 32 again for the San Jose Sharks. Not much going right. Posted a 2-1-0 week (-1 goal differential). 41.7% xGF at even strength. That's not going to cut it. Season: 19-17-3 (41 pts).
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