NHL Power Rankings — Week 14 (Jan 12 – Jan 18, 2026)

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

   (33-4-7)

   Elo: 1586+1 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 47.4CF% 46.4

   The Colorado Avalanche remain firmly entrenched at No. 1, maintaining their position among the league's elite. They posted a 2-1-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 14-6. Their 47.4% xGF at 5-on-5 was slightly below average, indicating room for improvement in generating quality chances. They scored at a rate well above their expected goals, suggesting favorable bounces or clutch finishing that may not be sustainable. Season record: 33-4-7 (73 pts).

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2. 2
   

   Dallas Stars

   (26-10-9)

   Elo: 1553-1 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 51.1CF% 46.5

   The Dallas Stars remain firmly entrenched at No. 2, maintaining their position among the league's elite. They posted a 1-1-1 record this week, being outscored by opponents 12-11. Season record: 26-10-9 (61 pts).

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3. 3
   

   Tampa Bay Lightning

   (27-13-3)

   Elo: 1549+6 this week7-day: 2-0-0xGF% 52.2CF% 56.8

   The Tampa Bay Lightning remain firmly entrenched at No. 3, maintaining their position among the league's elite. They had a perfect 2-0-0 week, outscoring opponents 11-4 across 2 games. 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. They dominated shot attempts with 56.8% Corsi, controlling the pace of play. Season record: 27-13-3 (57 pts).

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4. 4
   

   Vegas Golden Knights

   (21-11-12)

   Elo: 1536+8 this week7-day: 4-0-0xGF% 56.0CF% 56.7

   The Vegas Golden Knights climbed 1 spot to No. 4. They had a perfect 4-0-0 week, outscoring opponents 20-10 across 4 games. Their 56.0% expected goals share at 5-on-5 demonstrates strong territorial control, generating more quality scoring opportunities than opponents. They dominated shot attempts with 56.7% Corsi, controlling the pace of play. Season record: 21-11-12 (54 pts).

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5. 5
   

   Carolina Hurricanes

   (28-14-3)

   Elo: 1536+7 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 59.9CF% 63.0

   The Carolina Hurricanes climbed 1 spot to No. 5. They had a perfect 3-0-0 week, outscoring opponents 14-7 across 3 games. At 5-on-5, they dominated possession with a remarkable 59.9% 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 63.0% Corsi, controlling the pace of play. Season record: 28-14-3 (59 pts).

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6. 6
   

   Washington Capitals

   (23-17-6)

   Elo: 1529-4 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 45.1CF% 46.1

   The Washington Capitals slipped 2 spots to No. 6. They posted a 2-2-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 15-12. A 45.1% xGF at 5-on-5 suggests they were outplayed at even strength, relying on special teams or goaltending to stay competitive. Season record: 23-17-6 (52 pts).

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7. 7
   

   Toronto Maple Leafs

   (22-15-7)

   Elo: 1528+5 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 48.0CF% 44.4

   The Toronto Maple Leafs climbed 1 spot to No. 7. They had a perfect 3-0-0 week, outscoring opponents 11-2 across 3 games. Their 48.0% xGF at 5-on-5 was slightly below average, indicating room for improvement in generating quality chances. They scored at a rate well above their expected goals, suggesting favorable bounces or clutch finishing that may not be sustainable. Season record: 22-15-7 (51 pts).

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8. 8
   

   Minnesota Wild

   (26-11-9)

   Elo: 15210 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 48.2CF% 49.2

   The Minnesota Wild slipped 1 spot to No. 8. They posted a 1-1-1 record this week, being outscored by opponents 10-8. Season record: 26-11-9 (61 pts).

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9. 9
   

   Edmonton Oilers

   (22-16-7)

   Elo: 1521+5 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 55.8CF% 50.8

   The Edmonton Oilers climbed 2 spots to No. 9. They posted a 2-0-1 record this week, outscoring opponents 13-9. Their 55.8% expected goals share at 5-on-5 demonstrates strong territorial control, generating more quality scoring opportunities than opponents. Season record: 22-16-7 (51 pts).

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10. 10
    

    Florida Panthers

    (23-18-3)

    Elo: 1520-2 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 51.6CF% 55.8

    The Florida Panthers slipped 1 spot to No. 10. They posted a 1-2-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 12-6. Despite the underlying metrics, their actual goal share lagged behind expectations — a sign of bad puck luck or poor finishing that could correct itself. Season record: 23-18-3 (49 pts).

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11. 11
    

    Los Angeles Kings

    (19-15-10)

    Elo: 1516-3 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 61.9CF% 60.2

    The Los Angeles Kings slipped 1 spot to No. 11. They posted a 2-1-1 record this week, being outscored by opponents 14-12. At 5-on-5, they dominated possession with a remarkable 61.9% 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 60.2% Corsi, controlling the pace of play. Season record: 19-15-10 (48 pts).

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12. 12
    

    Winnipeg Jets

    (17-22-5)

    Elo: 1514+2 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 39.7CF% 38.0

    The Winnipeg Jets hold steady at No. 12. They posted a 2-1-1 record this week, outscoring opponents 15-12. Their 39.7% 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 38.0% Corsi indicates they were consistently outshot and spent too much time in the defensive zone. Season record: 17-22-5 (39 pts).

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13. 13
    

    Detroit Red Wings

    (27-15-4)

    Elo: 1508+6 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 45.8CF% 42.6

    The Detroit Red Wings surged 3 spots to No. 13, up from No. 16 last week. They had a perfect 3-0-0 week, outscoring opponents 14-4 across 3 games. A 45.8% 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 42.6% Corsi indicates they were consistently outshot and spent too much time in the defensive zone. Season record: 27-15-4 (58 pts).

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14. 14
    

    Montreal Canadiens

    (25-14-6)

    Elo: 1502+2 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 55.9CF% 50.4

    The Montreal Canadiens climbed 1 spot to No. 14. They posted a 2-1-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 10-7. Their 55.9% expected goals share at 5-on-5 demonstrates strong territorial control, generating more quality scoring opportunities than opponents. Season record: 25-14-6 (56 pts).

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15. 15
    

    Buffalo Sabres

    (24-15-4)

    Elo: 1502+8 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 48.9CF% 42.4

    The Buffalo Sabres surged 5 spots to No. 15, up from No. 20 last week. They had a perfect 3-0-0 week, outscoring opponents 15-8 across 3 games. They scored at a rate well above their expected goals, suggesting favorable bounces or clutch finishing that may not be sustainable. A 42.4% Corsi indicates they were consistently outshot and spent too much time in the defensive zone. Season record: 24-15-4 (52 pts).

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16. 16
    

    New York Islanders

    (25-15-5)

    Elo: 1497+3 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 39.0CF% 40.7

    The New York Islanders climbed 2 spots to No. 16. They posted a 2-0-1 record this week, outscoring opponents 14-5. Their 39.0% 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 40.7% Corsi indicates they were consistently outshot and spent too much time in the defensive zone. Season record: 25-15-5 (55 pts).

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17. 17
    

    St. Louis Blues

    (17-21-8)

    Elo: 1492-8 this week7-day: 0-3-0xGF% 48.0CF% 50.0

    The St. Louis Blues tumbled 3 spots to No. 17 after a difficult stretch. They went winless at 0-3-0, being outscored 15-7 in 3 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. Season record: 17-21-8 (42 pts).

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18. 18
    

    New York Rangers

    (20-20-6)

    Elo: 1491-6 this week7-day: 0-2-1xGF% 42.3CF% 47.6

    The New York Rangers slipped 1 spot to No. 18. They went winless at 0-2-1, being outscored 18-6 in 3 games. A 42.3% xGF at 5-on-5 suggests they were outplayed at even strength, relying on special teams or goaltending to stay competitive. Despite the underlying metrics, their actual goal share lagged behind expectations — a sign of bad puck luck or poor finishing that could correct itself. Season record: 20-20-6 (46 pts).

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19. 19
    

    Ottawa Senators

    (20-19-5)

    Elo: 1491-8 this week7-day: 0-4-0xGF% 53.0CF% 54.5

    It was a rough week for the Ottawa Senators, who plummeted 6 spots from No. 13 to No. 19. They went winless at 0-4-0, being outscored 19-8 in 4 games. A 53.0% 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. Season record: 20-19-5 (45 pts).

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20. 20
    

    Utah Mammoth

    (22-20-4)

    Elo: 1491+5 this week7-day: 3-0-1xGF% 50.9CF% 52.0

    The Utah Mammoth surged 3 spots to No. 20, up from No. 23 last week. They posted a 3-0-1 record this week, outscoring opponents 12-8. Season record: 22-20-4 (48 pts).

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21. 21
    

    Pittsburgh Penguins

    (21-14-9)

    Elo: 1490-3 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 58.0CF% 55.4

    The Pittsburgh Penguins slipped 2 spots to No. 21. They posted a 1-2-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 5-4. At 5-on-5, they dominated possession with a remarkable 58.0% expected goals share — the kind of performance that signals a team firing on all cylinders and creating far more scoring chances than they allow. Season record: 21-14-9 (51 pts).

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22. 22
    

    Boston Bruins

    (25-19-2)

    Elo: 1489+6 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 52.1CF% 54.4

    The Boston Bruins climbed 2 spots to No. 22. They posted a 3-1-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 19-10. A 52.1% xGF at 5-on-5 reflects solid underlying play on both sides of the puck. Season record: 25-19-2 (52 pts).

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23. 23
    

    Calgary Flames

    (19-22-4)

    Elo: 1486-2 this week7-day: 1-3-0xGF% 42.1CF% 47.9

    The Calgary Flames slipped 2 spots to No. 23. They posted a 1-3-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 14-5. A 42.1% xGF at 5-on-5 suggests they were outplayed at even strength, relying on special teams or goaltending to stay competitive. Despite the underlying metrics, their actual goal share lagged behind expectations — a sign of bad puck luck or poor finishing that could correct itself. Season record: 19-22-4 (42 pts).

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24. 24
    

    Philadelphia Flyers

    (22-13-8)

    Elo: 1482-1 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 46.7CF% 44.0

    The Philadelphia Flyers climbed 1 spot to No. 24. They posted a 1-1-1 record this week, being outscored by opponents 11-8. Their 46.7% xGF at 5-on-5 was slightly below average, indicating room for improvement in generating quality chances. Season record: 22-13-8 (52 pts).

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25. 25
    

    New Jersey Devils

    (22-21-2)

    Elo: 1481-8 this week7-day: 0-3-0xGF% 53.7CF% 56.3

    The New Jersey Devils tumbled 3 spots to No. 25 after a difficult stretch. They went winless at 0-3-0, being outscored 17-4 in 3 games. A 53.7% 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 56.3% Corsi, controlling the pace of play. Season record: 22-21-2 (46 pts).

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26. 26
    

    Seattle Kraken

    (20-15-8)

    Elo: 1477+0 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 44.2CF% 41.3

    The Seattle Kraken surged 3 spots to No. 26, up from No. 29 last week. They posted a 2-1-1 record this week, outscoring opponents 16-11. A 44.2% 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 41.3% Corsi indicates they were consistently outshot and spent too much time in the defensive zone. Season record: 20-15-8 (48 pts).

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27. 27
    

    Nashville Predators

    (21-20-4)

    Elo: 1472-2 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 51.3CF% 50.9

    The Nashville Predators climbed 1 spot to No. 27. They posted a 2-2-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 12-7. Season record: 21-20-4 (46 pts).

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28. 28
    

    Columbus Blue Jackets

    (19-19-7)

    Elo: 1471-6 this week7-day: 1-3-0xGF% 58.4CF% 54.0

    The Columbus Blue Jackets slipped 1 spot to No. 28. They posted a 1-3-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 16-8. At 5-on-5, they dominated possession with a remarkable 58.4% 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. Season record: 19-19-7 (45 pts).

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29. 29
    

    Vancouver Canucks

    (16-23-5)

    Elo: 1471-7 this week7-day: 0-3-0xGF% 54.5CF% 56.7

    The Vancouver Canucks tumbled 3 spots to No. 29 after a difficult stretch. They went winless at 0-3-0, being outscored 15-4 in 3 games. Their 54.5% 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 56.7% Corsi, controlling the pace of play. Season record: 16-23-5 (37 pts).

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30. 30
    

    Anaheim Ducks

    (21-21-3)

    Elo: 1450-7 this week7-day: 0-4-0xGF% 47.5CF% 53.7

    The Anaheim Ducks hold at No. 30, unable to gain ground in the standings. They went winless at 0-4-0, being outscored 22-11 in 4 games. Their 47.5% xGF at 5-on-5 was slightly below average, indicating room for improvement in generating quality chances. Season record: 21-21-3 (45 pts).

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31. 31
    

    Chicago Blackhawks

    (19-19-7)

    Elo: 1442+4 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 49.2CF% 45.8

    The Chicago Blackhawks hold at No. 31, unable to gain ground in the standings. They posted a 2-1-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 11-8. Season record: 19-19-7 (45 pts).

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32. 32
    

    San Jose Sharks

    (23-19-3)

    Elo: 1424+3 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 44.5CF% 45.3

    The San Jose Sharks hold at No. 32, unable to gain ground in the standings. They posted a 3-1-0 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: 23-19-3 (49 pts).

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