NHL Power Rankings — Week 15 (Jan 19 – Jan 25, 2026)

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

   (33-5-8)

   Elo: 1581-4 this week7-day: 0-1-1xGF% 60.4CF% 57.5

   The Colorado Avalanche remain firmly entrenched at No. 1, maintaining their position among the league's elite. They went winless at 0-1-1, being outscored 11-6 in 2 games. At 5-on-5, they dominated possession with a remarkable 60.4% 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. They dominated shot attempts with 57.5% Corsi, controlling the pace of play. Season record: 33-5-8 (74 pts).

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2. 2
   

   Tampa Bay Lightning

   (30-13-4)

   Elo: 1554+3 this week7-day: 3-0-1xGF% 59.3CF% 58.6

   The Tampa Bay Lightning climbed 1 spot to No. 2. They posted a 3-0-1 record this week, outscoring opponents 13-6. At 5-on-5, they dominated possession with a remarkable 59.3% 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 58.6% Corsi, controlling the pace of play. Season record: 30-13-4 (64 pts).

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3. 3
   

   Dallas Stars

   (27-13-9)

   Elo: 1546-10 this week7-day: 1-3-0xGF% 36.3CF% 40.3

   The Dallas Stars slipped 1 spot to No. 3. They posted a 1-3-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 10-6. Their Elo fell -10 to 1546. Their 36.3% 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. A 40.3% Corsi indicates they were consistently outshot and spent too much time in the defensive zone. Season record: 27-13-9 (63 pts).

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4. 4
   

   Vegas Golden Knights

   (24-11-12)

   Elo: 1539+3 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 47.6CF% 48.8

   The Vegas Golden Knights hold steady at No. 4. They had a perfect 3-0-0 week, outscoring opponents 16-9 across 3 games. Their 47.6% 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: 24-11-12 (60 pts).

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5. 5
   

   Carolina Hurricanes

   (30-15-4)

   Elo: 1538+2 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 60.4CF% 65.5

   The Carolina Hurricanes hold steady at No. 5. They posted a 2-1-1 record this week, outscoring opponents 16-9. At 5-on-5, they dominated possession with a remarkable 60.4% expected goals share — the kind of performance that signals a team firing on all cylinders and creating far more scoring chances than they allow. They dominated shot attempts with 65.5% Corsi, controlling the pace of play. Season record: 30-15-4 (64 pts).

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6. 6
   

   Toronto Maple Leafs

   (24-16-8)

   Elo: 1526-3 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 39.4CF% 42.1

   The Toronto Maple Leafs climbed 1 spot to No. 6. They posted a 2-1-1 record this week, being outscored by opponents 18-14. Their 39.4% 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. A 42.1% Corsi indicates they were consistently outshot and spent too much time in the defensive zone. Season record: 24-16-8 (56 pts).

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7. 7
   

   Edmonton Oilers

   (25-17-8)

   Elo: 1525+1 this week7-day: 3-1-1xGF% 56.7CF% 51.5

   The Edmonton Oilers climbed 2 spots to No. 7. They posted a 3-1-1 record this week, outscoring opponents 18-6. Their 56.7% expected goals share at 5-on-5 demonstrates strong territorial control, generating more quality scoring opportunities than opponents. They scored at a rate well above their expected goals, suggesting favorable bounces or clutch finishing that may not be sustainable. Season record: 25-17-8 (58 pts).

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8. 8
   

   Florida Panthers

   (25-19-3)

   Elo: 1524+1 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 47.9CF% 49.3

   The Florida Panthers climbed 2 spots to No. 8. They posted a 2-1-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 14-10. Their 47.9% xGF at 5-on-5 was slightly below average, indicating room for improvement in generating quality chances. Season record: 25-19-3 (53 pts).

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9. 9
   

   Washington Capitals

   (24-19-6)

   Elo: 1522-7 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 50.6CF% 50.2

   The Washington Capitals tumbled 3 spots to No. 9 after a difficult stretch. They posted a 1-2-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 10-7. Season record: 24-19-6 (54 pts).

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10. 10
    

    Winnipeg Jets

    (19-22-6)

    Elo: 1519+5 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 51.1CF% 50.8

    The Winnipeg Jets climbed 2 spots to No. 10. They posted a 2-0-1 record this week, outscoring opponents 14-10. Season record: 19-22-6 (44 pts).

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11. 11
    

    Minnesota Wild

    (27-13-9)

    Elo: 1515-3 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 53.2CF% 53.5

    The Minnesota Wild tumbled 3 spots to No. 11 after a difficult stretch. They posted a 1-2-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 15-9. A 53.2% 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: 27-13-9 (63 pts).

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12. 12
    

    Los Angeles Kings

    (19-16-13)

    Elo: 1511-2 this week7-day: 0-1-3xGF% 50.8CF% 52.5

    The Los Angeles Kings slipped 1 spot to No. 12. They went winless at 0-1-3, being outscored 11-6 in 4 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: 19-16-13 (51 pts).

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13. 13
    

    Detroit Red Wings

    (30-16-4)

    Elo: 1508-1 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 46.9CF% 45.6

    The Detroit Red Wings hold steady at No. 13. They posted a 3-1-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 12-11. Their 46.9% xGF at 5-on-5 was slightly below average, indicating room for improvement in generating quality chances. Season record: 30-16-4 (64 pts).

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14. 14
    

    Buffalo Sabres

    (26-16-5)

    Elo: 1503+5 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 42.9CF% 44.7

    The Buffalo Sabres climbed 1 spot to No. 14. They posted a 2-1-1 record this week, outscoring opponents 17-14. A 42.9% xGF at 5-on-5 suggests they were outplayed at even strength, relying on special teams or goaltending to stay competitive. Season record: 26-16-5 (57 pts).

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15. 15
    

    Montreal Canadiens

    (27-15-7)

    Elo: 1502-2 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 50.6CF% 45.3

    The Montreal Canadiens slipped 1 spot to No. 15. They posted a 2-1-1 record this week, outscoring opponents 17-16. Season record: 27-15-7 (61 pts).

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16. 16
    

    Utah Mammoth

    (25-20-4)

    Elo: 1499+9 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 65.5CF% 61.8

    The Utah Mammoth surged 4 spots to No. 16, up from No. 20 last week. They had a perfect 3-0-0 week, outscoring opponents 14-5 across 3 games. At 5-on-5, they dominated possession with a remarkable 65.5% 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 61.8% Corsi, controlling the pace of play. Season record: 25-20-4 (54 pts).

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17. 17
    

    Boston Bruins

    (28-19-2)

    Elo: 1498+8 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 49.0CF% 52.2

    The Boston Bruins surged 5 spots to No. 17, up from No. 22 last week. They had a perfect 3-0-0 week, outscoring opponents 12-4 across 3 games. They scored at a rate well above their expected goals, suggesting favorable bounces or clutch finishing that may not be sustainable. Season record: 28-19-2 (58 pts).

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18. 18
    

    Ottawa Senators

    (22-19-7)

    Elo: 1496+5 this week7-day: 2-0-2xGF% 56.0CF% 56.3

    The Ottawa Senators climbed 1 spot to No. 18. They posted a 2-0-2 record this week, outscoring opponents 18-15. 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 56.3% Corsi, controlling the pace of play. Season record: 22-19-7 (51 pts).

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19. 19
    

    New York Islanders

    (26-17-5)

    Elo: 1495-2 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 49.7CF% 48.2

    The New York Islanders tumbled 3 spots to No. 19 after a difficult stretch. They posted a 1-2-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 9-7. Season record: 26-17-5 (57 pts).

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20. 20
    

    St. Louis Blues

    (19-22-8)

    Elo: 1494+1 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 47.6CF% 44.0

    The St. Louis Blues tumbled 3 spots to No. 20 after a difficult stretch. They posted a 2-1-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 7-6. Their 47.6% xGF at 5-on-5 was slightly below average, indicating room for improvement in generating quality chances. Season record: 19-22-8 (46 pts).

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21. 21
    

    Pittsburgh Penguins

    (22-14-11)

    Elo: 1492+2 this week7-day: 1-0-2xGF% 47.1CF% 46.7

    The Pittsburgh Penguins hold steady at No. 21. They posted a 1-0-2 record this week, outscoring opponents 10-9. Their 47.1% xGF at 5-on-5 was slightly below average, indicating room for improvement in generating quality chances. Season record: 22-14-11 (55 pts).

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22. 22
    

    Calgary Flames

    (21-23-4)

    Elo: 1489+3 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 40.6CF% 46.9

    The Calgary Flames climbed 1 spot to No. 22. They posted a 2-1-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 10-8. Their 40.6% 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. Season record: 21-23-4 (46 pts).

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23. 23
    

    New York Rangers

    (21-22-6)

    Elo: 14870 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 46.5CF% 48.1

    The New York Rangers tumbled 5 spots to No. 23 after a difficult stretch. They posted a 1-2-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 15-12. Their 46.5% xGF at 5-on-5 was slightly below average, indicating room for improvement in generating quality chances. Season record: 21-22-6 (48 pts).

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24. 24
    

    New Jersey Devils

    (24-22-2)

    Elo: 1481-3 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 48.9CF% 49.2

    The New Jersey Devils climbed 1 spot to No. 24. They posted a 2-1-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 9-8. Season record: 24-22-2 (50 pts).

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25. 25
    

    Columbus Blue Jackets

    (22-19-7)

    Elo: 1477+6 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 52.0CF% 52.5

    The Columbus Blue Jackets surged 3 spots to No. 25, up from No. 28 last week. They had a perfect 3-0-0 week, outscoring opponents 13-7 across 3 games. A 52.0% xGF at 5-on-5 reflects solid underlying play on both sides of the puck. Season record: 22-19-7 (51 pts).

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26. 26
    

    Seattle Kraken

    (21-17-9)

    Elo: 1475-5 this week7-day: 1-2-1xGF% 51.4CF% 44.9

    The Seattle Kraken hold steady at No. 26. They posted a 1-2-1 record this week, being outscored by opponents 15-11. Season record: 21-17-9 (51 pts).

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27. 27
    

    Nashville Predators

    (23-21-4)

    Elo: 1475+3 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 51.1CF% 47.2

    The Nashville Predators hold steady at No. 27. They posted a 2-1-0 record this week. Season record: 23-21-4 (50 pts).

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28. 28
    

    Philadelphia Flyers

    (22-17-8)

    Elo: 1471-8 this week7-day: 0-4-0xGF% 54.1CF% 56.2

    The Philadelphia Flyers tumbled 4 spots to No. 28 after a difficult stretch. They went winless at 0-4-0, being outscored 22-9 in 4 games. Their 54.1% 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 56.2% Corsi, controlling the pace of play. Season record: 22-17-8 (52 pts).

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29. 29
    

    Vancouver Canucks

    (16-27-5)

    Elo: 1460-8 this week7-day: 0-4-0xGF% 38.7CF% 43.5

    The Vancouver Canucks hold at No. 29, unable to gain ground in the standings. They went winless at 0-4-0, being outscored 18-5 in 4 games. Their 38.7% 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. Despite the underlying metrics, their actual goal share lagged behind expectations — a sign of bad puck luck or poor finishing that could correct itself. A 43.5% Corsi indicates they were consistently outshot and spent too much time in the defensive zone. Season record: 16-27-5 (37 pts).

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30. 30
    

    Anaheim Ducks

    (24-21-3)

    Elo: 1455+5 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 57.5CF% 55.0

    The Anaheim Ducks hold at No. 30, unable to gain ground in the standings. They had a perfect 3-0-0 week, outscoring opponents 8-4 across 3 games. Their 57.5% expected goals share at 5-on-5 demonstrates strong territorial control, generating more quality scoring opportunities than opponents. Season record: 24-21-3 (51 pts).

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31. 31
    

    Chicago Blackhawks

    (19-22-7)

    Elo: 1434-6 this week7-day: 0-3-0xGF% 45.0CF% 47.5

    The Chicago Blackhawks hold at No. 31, unable to gain ground in the standings. They went winless at 0-3-0, being outscored 12-4 in 3 games. A 45.0% 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: 19-22-7 (45 pts).

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32. 32
    

    San Jose Sharks

    (24-20-3)

    Elo: 1426+2 this week7-day: 1-1-0xGF% 51.4CF% 47.7

    The San Jose Sharks hold at No. 32, unable to gain ground in the standings. They posted a 1-1-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 6-5. Season record: 24-20-3 (51 pts).

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