NHL Power Rankings — Week 14 (Jan 13 – Jan 19, 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

   (33-4-8)

   Elo: 1585+3 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 51.4CF% 49.4

   The Colorado Avalanche stay put at No. 1. Hard to argue with that. A 2-1-1 record this week (+7 goal differential). Sitting at 33-4-8, 74 points on the year.

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2. 2
   

   Dallas Stars

   (27-10-9)

   Elo: 1556+5 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 50.2CF% 46.8

   No. 2 again for the Dallas Stars. Nobody's knocking them off. Posted a 2-1-1 week (+1 goal differential). 27-10-9 on the season, 63 points.

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3. 3
   

   Tampa Bay Lightning

   (28-13-3)

   Elo: 1551+6 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 51.2CF% 53.7

   Still No. 3: the Tampa Bay Lightning. A clean 3-0-0 across 3 games, winning the goal battle 16-5. They're scoring at a pace the underlying numbers don't fully support. Season: 28-13-3 (59 pts).

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4. 4
   

   Vegas Golden Knights

   (21-11-12)

   Elo: 1536+7 this week7-day: 4-0-0xGF% 56.0CF% 56.7

   The Vegas Golden Knights tick up a spot to No. 4. A clean 4-0-0 across 4 games, winning the goal battle 20-10. 56.0% xGF at evens — they were the better team by the numbers. 21-11-12 on the season, 54 points.

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5. 5
   

   Carolina Hurricanes

   (28-14-4)

   Elo: 1535+4 this week7-day: 3-0-1xGF% 61.3CF% 65.1

   No. 5 for the Carolina Hurricanes, up 1 from last week. A 3-0-1 record this week (+6 goal differential). 65.1% Corsi — they owned the shot share. Sitting at 28-14-4, 60 points on the year.

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6. 6
   

   Washington Capitals

   (23-17-6)

   Elo: 1529-4 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 45.7CF% 51.6

   No. 6 for the Washington Capitals, down 2. A 1-2-0 record this week. Below-average 5-on-5 play at 45.7% xGF. Season: 23-17-6 (52 pts).

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7. 7
   

   Toronto Maple Leafs

   (23-15-7)

   Elo: 1529+4 this week7-day: 4-0-0xGF% 44.7CF% 43.4

   The Toronto Maple Leafs hold at No. 7. Went 4-0-0, outscoring opponents 15-5. Below-average 5-on-5 play at 44.7% xGF. Results are outpacing the chances they're creating — worth watching. Sitting at 23-15-7, 53 points on the year.

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8. 8
   

   Edmonton Oilers

   (23-16-7)

   Elo: 1523+5 this week7-day: 3-0-1xGF% 56.9CF% 51.2

   Up 3 to No. 8 for the Edmonton Oilers. A 3-0-1 record this week (+7 goal differential). The 5-on-5 play was strong: 56.9% expected goals share. 23-16-7 on the season, 53 points.

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9. 9
   

   Florida Panthers

   (24-18-3)

   Elo: 1523+3 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 52.7CF% 56.3

   The Florida Panthers dip a spot to No. 9. Posted a 2-2-0 week (-5 goal differential). 56.3% Corsi — they owned the shot share. Sitting at 24-18-3, 51 points on the year.

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10. 10
    

    Minnesota Wild

    (26-12-9)

    Elo: 1518-4 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 51.7CF% 52.1

    The Minnesota Wild slip to No. 10. A 1-1-1 record this week (-3 goal differential). 26-12-9 on the season, 61 points.

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11. 11
    

    Winnipeg Jets

    (17-22-5)

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

    The Winnipeg Jets climb to No. 11. Posted a 2-1-1 week (+3 goal differential). 39.7% xGF at even strength. That's not going to cut it. Season: 17-22-5 (39 pts).

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12. 12
    

    Los Angeles Kings

    (19-16-10)

    Elo: 1513-6 this week7-day: 1-2-1xGF% 60.9CF% 59.3

    The Los Angeles Kings slip to No. 12. A 1-2-1 record this week (-6 goal differential). They ran the shot clock at 59.3% Corsi. The results don't match the chances they're creating — they should be better. Sitting at 19-16-10, 48 points on the year.

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13. 13
    

    Detroit Red Wings

    (28-15-4)

    Elo: 1508+6 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 42.5CF% 38.7

    No movement for the Detroit Red Wings at No. 13. Perfect 3-0-0 week with a 13-4 goal edge. A 38.7% Corsi share means they spent too much time in their own end. They're scoring at a pace the underlying numbers don't fully support. 28-15-4 on the season, 60 points.

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14. 14
    

    Montreal Canadiens

    (26-14-6)

    Elo: 1504+5 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 59.5CF% 52.9

    The Montreal Canadiens climb to No. 14. Went 3-1-0 on the week (+6 goal differential). Their 5-on-5 numbers were elite this week — 59.5% xGF. 26-14-6 on the season, 58 points.

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15. 15
    

    Buffalo Sabres

    (24-16-4)

    Elo: 1499+3 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 47.7CF% 42.5

    Buffalo Sabres: No. 15, up from 20 last week. Posted a 3-1-0 week (+6 goal differential). A 42.5% Corsi share means they spent too much time in their own end. 24-16-4 on the season, 52 points.

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16. 16
    

    New York Islanders

    (25-15-5)

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

    No. 16 for the New York Islanders, up 2 from last week. A 2-0-1 record this week (+9 goal differential). 40.7% Corsi. They were chasing the puck more than they'd like. They're scoring at a pace the underlying numbers don't fully support. 25-15-5 on the season, 55 points.

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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 slide 3 spots to No. 17. Couldn't get a win — 0-3-0, outscored 15-7. 17-21-8 on the season, 42 points.

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18. 18
    

    Ottawa Senators

    (20-19-5)

    Elo: 1491-8 this week7-day: 0-3-0xGF% 51.6CF% 53.0

    No. 18 for the Ottawa Senators, down 2. Went 0-3-0, outscored 14-5. Their scoring hasn't caught up to the quality looks they're generating. Sitting at 20-19-5, 45 points on the year.

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19. 19
    

    Utah Mammoth

    (22-20-4)

    Elo: 1491+5 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 44.5CF% 48.2

    Utah Mammoth: No. 19, up from 23 last week. A 2-0-1 record this week (+3 goal differential). 44.5% xGF at 5-on-5 — they were on the wrong side of the chances. 22-20-4 on the season, 48 points.

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20. 20
    

    Pittsburgh Penguins

    (21-14-9)

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

    No. 20 for the Pittsburgh Penguins, down 1. Posted a 1-2-0 week (+1 goal differential). 58.0% xGF at even strength. That's about as good as it gets. 21-14-9 on the season, 51 points.

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21. 21
    

    Boston Bruins

    (25-19-2)

    Elo: 1489+8 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 52.1CF% 54.4

    Boston Bruins: No. 21, up from 24 last week. Went 3-1-0 on the week (+9 goal differential). 25-19-2 on the season, 52 points.

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22. 22
    

    New York Rangers

    (20-21-6)

    Elo: 1487-9 this week7-day: 0-3-0xGF% 45.4CF% 54.2

    The New York Rangers slide 5 spots to No. 22. A winless 0-3-0 week. Got outscored 19-6. 45.4% xGF at 5-on-5 — they were on the wrong side of the chances. Their scoring hasn't caught up to the quality looks they're generating. Season: 20-21-6 (46 pts).

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23. 23
    

    Calgary Flames

    (19-22-4)

    Elo: 1486-2 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 38.2CF% 43.5

    No. 23 for the Calgary Flames, down 1. Posted a 1-2-0 week (-5 goal differential). Just 43.5% Corsi — opponents had the run of play. 19-22-4 on the season, 42 points.

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24. 24
    

    New Jersey Devils

    (23-21-2)

    Elo: 1484-1 this week7-day: 1-3-0xGF% 52.9CF% 54.2

    The New Jersey Devils slide 3 spots to No. 24. Posted a 1-3-0 week (-10 goal differential). The results don't match the chances they're creating — they should be better. 23-21-2 on the season, 48 points.

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25. 25
    

    Seattle Kraken

    (21-15-8)

    Elo: 1481+1 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 46.0CF% 42.1

    Up 3 to No. 25 for the Seattle Kraken. Went 2-1-1 on the week (+3 goal differential). A 42.1% Corsi share means they spent too much time in their own end. 21-15-8 on the season, 50 points.

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26. 26
    

    Philadelphia Flyers

    (22-14-8)

    Elo: 1479-6 this week7-day: 1-2-1xGF% 47.8CF% 46.3

    No. 26 for the Philadelphia Flyers, down 1. Posted a 1-2-1 week (-7 goal differential). 22-14-8 on the season, 52 points.

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27. 27
    

    Nashville Predators

    (21-20-4)

    Elo: 14720 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 51.3CF% 50.9

    No. 27 for the Nashville Predators, up 2 from last week. Posted a 2-2-0 week (-5 goal differential). Sitting at 21-20-4, 46 points on the year.

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28. 28
    

    Columbus Blue Jackets

    (19-19-7)

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

    The Columbus Blue Jackets slip to No. 28. Posted a 1-3-0 week (-8 goal differential). Their 5-on-5 numbers were elite this week — 58.4% xGF. The results don't match the chances they're creating — they should be better. Season: 19-19-7 (45 pts).

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29. 29
    

    Vancouver Canucks

    (16-24-5)

    Elo: 1468-7 this week7-day: 0-4-0xGF% 47.5CF% 52.2

    The Vancouver Canucks slide 3 spots to No. 29. Went 0-4-0, outscored 21-7. Their scoring hasn't caught up to the quality looks they're generating. Season: 16-24-5 (37 pts).

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30. 30
    

    Anaheim Ducks

    (21-21-3)

    Elo: 1450-4 this week7-day: 0-3-0xGF% 43.8CF% 49.1

    The Anaheim Ducks stay stuck at No. 30. Rough week: 0-3-0 with a 15-7 goal deficit. The 5-on-5 numbers weren't great: 43.8% expected goals share. Sitting at 21-21-3, 45 points on the year.

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31. 31
    

    Chicago Blackhawks

    (19-20-7)

    Elo: 1439+2 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 46.1CF% 46.4

    No. 31 again for the Chicago Blackhawks. Not much going right. Went 2-2-0 on the week. Sitting at 19-20-7, 45 points on the year.

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32. 32
    

    San Jose Sharks

    (23-19-3)

    Elo: 14240 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 44.5CF% 45.3

    The San Jose Sharks can't get out of the No. 32 spot. Went 3-1-0 on the week. The 5-on-5 numbers weren't great: 44.5% expected goals share. 23-19-3 on the season, 49 points.

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