NHL Power Rankings — Week 15 (Jan 20 – Jan 26, 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
(34-5-8)Elo: 1583-2 this week7-day: 1-1-0xGF% 56.2CF% 59.8Still No. 1: the Colorado Avalanche. Posted a 1-1-0 week (-1 goal differential). They ran the shot clock at 59.8% Corsi. 34-5-8 on the season, 76 points.
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Tampa Bay Lightning
(30-13-4)Elo: 1554+3 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 62.3CF% 62.2The Tampa Bay Lightning climb to No. 2. Posted a 2-0-1 week (+3 goal differential). At 5-on-5 they were dominant: 62.3% of the expected goals. Season: 30-13-4 (64 pts).
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Dallas Stars
(27-13-9)Elo: 1546-6 this week7-day: 0-3-0xGF% 34.1CF% 38.0The Dallas Stars dip a spot to No. 3. Rough week: 0-3-0 with a 9-3 goal deficit. Their 5-on-5 numbers are ugly — just 34.1% xGF. 27-13-9 on the season, 63 points.
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Carolina Hurricanes
(31-15-4)Elo: 1540+8 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 56.8CF% 62.7The Carolina Hurricanes climb to No. 4. A 3-1-0 record this week (+9 goal differential). 56.8% xGF at evens — they were the better team by the numbers. 31-15-4 on the season, 66 points.
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Vegas Golden Knights
(24-12-12)Elo: 1535-1 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 50.9CF% 48.7The Vegas Golden Knights slip to No. 5. A 3-1-0 record this week (+6 goal differential). Sitting at 24-12-12, 60 points on the year.
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Edmonton Oilers
(25-17-8)Elo: 1525+2 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 55.8CF% 51.3No. 6 for the Edmonton Oilers, up 2 from last week. Went 2-1-1 on the week (+9 goal differential). Solid 5-on-5 numbers with a 55.8% xGF share. 25-17-8 on the season, 58 points.
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Toronto Maple Leafs
(24-17-8)Elo: 1523-3 this week7-day: 1-2-1xGF% 41.7CF% 43.3No movement for the Toronto Maple Leafs at No. 7. Went 1-2-1 on the week (-8 goal differential). 43.3% Corsi. They were chasing the puck more than they'd like. Sitting at 24-17-8, 56 points on the year.
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Washington Capitals
(24-20-6)Elo: 1520-10 this week7-day: 1-3-0xGF% 48.3CF% 46.0The Washington Capitals slip to No. 8. Went 1-3-0 on the week (-6 goal differential). 24-20-6 on the season, 54 points.
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Florida Panthers
(25-20-3)Elo: 1520-3 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 46.2CF% 49.3The Florida Panthers hold at No. 9. Posted a 1-2-0 week (-8 goal differential). 25-20-3 on the season, 53 points.
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Minnesota Wild
(28-13-9)Elo: 1518+1 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 55.0CF% 54.3No movement for the Minnesota Wild at No. 10. Posted a 2-1-0 week. The 5-on-5 play was strong: 55.0% expected goals share. Season: 28-13-9 (65 pts).
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Winnipeg Jets
(19-23-6)Elo: 1516-1 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 54.1CF% 52.4The Winnipeg Jets hold at No. 11. Went 2-1-1 on the week (+2 goal differential). Solid 5-on-5 numbers with a 54.1% xGF share. Season: 19-23-6 (44 pts).
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Los Angeles Kings
(19-16-13)Elo: 1511-2 this week7-day: 0-0-3xGF% 49.9CF% 52.6The Los Angeles Kings hold at No. 12. Couldn't get a win — 0-0-3, outscored 8-5. 19-16-13 on the season, 51 points.
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Detroit Red Wings
(30-16-4)Elo: 1508+2 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 50.6CF% 51.1No movement for the Detroit Red Wings at No. 13. Went 2-1-0 on the week. Season: 30-16-4 (64 pts).
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Montreal Canadiens
(27-15-7)Elo: 1502-2 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 42.5CF% 38.9No movement for the Montreal Canadiens at No. 14. A 1-1-1 record this week (-2 goal differential). A 38.9% Corsi share means they spent too much time in their own end. 27-15-7 on the season, 61 points.
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Buffalo Sabres
(26-17-5)Elo: 1501+2 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 43.9CF% 44.2No. 15: Buffalo Sabres, same as last week. A 2-1-1 record this week (+3 goal differential). 43.9% xGF at 5-on-5 — they were on the wrong side of the chances. Sitting at 26-17-5, 57 points on the year.
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Utah Mammoth
(25-20-4)Elo: 1499+6 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 65.5CF% 61.8Utah Mammoth: No. 16, up from 19 last week. Went 3-0-0, outscoring opponents 14-5. Their 5-on-5 numbers were elite this week — 65.5% xGF. Sitting at 25-20-4, 54 points on the year.
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New York Islanders
(27-17-5)Elo: 1498+4 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 49.2CF% 47.7The New York Islanders slip to No. 17. Went 2-2-0 on the week (-1 goal differential). Season: 27-17-5 (59 pts).
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Boston Bruins
(28-19-2)Elo: 1498+5 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 49.0CF% 52.2The Boston Bruins move up 3 spots to No. 18. A clean 3-0-0 across 3 games, winning the goal battle 12-4. Their actual scoring ran well ahead of expectations this week. Sitting at 28-19-2, 58 points on the year.
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Ottawa Senators
(22-19-7)Elo: 1496+3 this week7-day: 2-0-2xGF% 56.0CF% 56.3No. 19 for the Ottawa Senators, down 1. Went 2-0-2 on the week (+3 goal differential). 56.3% Corsi — they owned the shot share. Season: 22-19-7 (51 pts).
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Pittsburgh Penguins
(23-14-11)Elo: 1495+5 this week7-day: 2-0-2xGF% 47.8CF% 50.4The Pittsburgh Penguins hold at No. 20. A 2-0-2 record this week (+4 goal differential). Season: 23-14-11 (57 pts).
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St. Louis Blues
(19-22-8)Elo: 1494-2 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 47.6CF% 44.0The St. Louis Blues slide 4 spots to No. 21. Posted a 2-1-0 week (-1 goal differential). 19-22-8 on the season, 46 points.
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Calgary Flames
(21-23-5)Elo: 1488+5 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 41.0CF% 46.8The Calgary Flames tick up a spot to No. 22. Went 2-1-1 on the week (+1 goal differential). Got outchanced badly at 5-on-5 with a 41.0% xGF share. 21-23-5 on the season, 47 points.
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New York Rangers
(21-23-6)Elo: 1484-3 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 51.6CF% 44.9The New York Rangers dip a spot to No. 23. A 1-2-0 record this week (-3 goal differential). 21-23-6 on the season, 48 points.
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New Jersey Devils
(25-22-2)Elo: 1482-2 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 50.5CF% 50.9The New Jersey Devils hold at No. 24. Went 2-1-0 on the week (-1 goal differential). Season: 25-22-2 (52 pts).
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Columbus Blue Jackets
(22-19-7)Elo: 1477+3 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 52.0CF% 52.5The Columbus Blue Jackets move up 3 spots to No. 25. A clean 3-0-0 across 3 games, winning the goal battle 13-7. Sitting at 22-19-7, 51 points on the year.
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Nashville Predators
(23-21-4)Elo: 1475+2 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 51.1CF% 47.2The Nashville Predators tick up a spot to No. 26. A 2-1-0 record this week. 23-21-4 on the season, 50 points.
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Philadelphia Flyers
(23-17-8)Elo: 1475-4 this week7-day: 1-3-0xGF% 51.4CF% 55.6No. 27 for the Philadelphia Flyers, down 1. Went 1-3-0 on the week (-8 goal differential). 23-17-8 on the season, 54 points.
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Seattle Kraken
(21-18-9)Elo: 1472-8 this week7-day: 0-3-1xGF% 48.7CF% 43.5Seattle Kraken: No. 28, dropping 3 from last week. Went 0-3-1, outscored 19-10. Just 43.5% Corsi — opponents had the run of play. 21-18-9 on the season, 51 points.
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Anaheim Ducks
(25-21-3)Elo: 1458+4 this week7-day: 4-0-0xGF% 54.6CF% 54.8The Anaheim Ducks tick up a spot to No. 29. A clean 4-0-0 across 4 games, winning the goal battle 13-7. Solid 5-on-5 numbers with a 54.6% xGF share. Sitting at 25-21-3, 53 points on the year.
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Vancouver Canucks
(16-28-5)Elo: 1457-8 this week7-day: 0-4-0xGF% 43.3CF% 46.3The Vancouver Canucks slip to No. 30. A winless 0-4-0 week. Got outscored 16-5. 43.3% xGF at 5-on-5 — they were on the wrong side of the chances. The results don't match the chances they're creating — they should be better. Season: 16-28-5 (37 pts).
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Chicago Blackhawks
(20-22-7)Elo: 1437-2 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 44.4CF% 45.8The Chicago Blackhawks stay stuck at No. 31. A 1-2-0 record this week (-3 goal differential). The 5-on-5 numbers weren't great: 44.4% expected goals share. Sitting at 20-22-7, 47 points on the year.
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San Jose Sharks
(25-20-3)Elo: 1430+6 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 50.3CF% 45.5The San Jose Sharks stay stuck at No. 32. A 2-1-0 record this week (+2 goal differential). Season: 25-20-3 (53 pts).
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