NHL Power Rankings — Week 16 (Jan 26 – Feb 1, 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

   (35-6-9)

   Elo: 1581-3 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 54.8CF% 62.2

   The Colorado Avalanche remain firmly entrenched at No. 1, maintaining their position among the league's elite. They posted a 2-1-1 record this week, outscoring opponents 13-12. Their 54.8% expected goals share at 5-on-5 demonstrates strong territorial control, generating more quality scoring opportunities than opponents. They dominated shot attempts with 62.2% Corsi, controlling the pace of play. Season record: 35-6-9 (79 pts).

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2. 2
   

   Tampa Bay Lightning

   (32-14-4)

   Elo: 1553-2 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 63.9CF% 59.6

   The Tampa Bay Lightning remain firmly entrenched at No. 2, maintaining their position among the league's elite. They posted a 2-1-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 11-10. At 5-on-5, they dominated possession with a remarkable 63.9% 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 59.6% Corsi, controlling the pace of play. Season record: 32-14-4 (68 pts).

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3. 3
   

   Dallas Stars

   (29-14-9)

   Elo: 1548+1 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 53.7CF% 55.3

   The Dallas Stars remain firmly entrenched at No. 3, maintaining their position among the league's elite. They posted a 2-1-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 9-5. A 53.7% xGF at 5-on-5 reflects solid underlying play on both sides of the puck. Season record: 29-14-9 (67 pts).

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4. 4
   

   Carolina Hurricanes

   (32-15-5)

   Elo: 1542+2 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 56.6CF% 54.9

   The Carolina Hurricanes climbed 1 spot to No. 4. They posted a 2-0-1 record this week, outscoring opponents 9-6. Their 56.6% expected goals share at 5-on-5 demonstrates strong territorial control, generating more quality scoring opportunities than opponents. Season record: 32-15-5 (69 pts).

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5. 5
   

   Vegas Golden Knights

   (25-14-12)

   Elo: 1532-3 this week7-day: 1-3-0xGF% 48.7CF% 44.9

   The Vegas Golden Knights slipped 1 spot to No. 5. They posted a 1-3-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 16-11. Season record: 25-14-12 (62 pts).

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6. 6
   

   Florida Panthers

   (28-20-3)

   Elo: 1523+4 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 53.9CF% 54.4

   The Florida Panthers climbed 2 spots to No. 6. They posted a 3-1-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 12-9. A 53.9% xGF at 5-on-5 reflects solid underlying play on both sides of the puck. Season record: 28-20-3 (59 pts).

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7. 7
   

   Washington Capitals

   (25-21-7)

   Elo: 15190 this week7-day: 1-2-1xGF% 52.3CF% 48.1

   The Washington Capitals climbed 2 spots to No. 7. They posted a 1-2-1 record this week, being outscored by opponents 16-13. A 52.3% xGF at 5-on-5 reflects solid underlying play on both sides of the puck. Season record: 25-21-7 (57 pts).

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8. 8
   

   Edmonton Oilers

   (26-19-8)

   Elo: 1518-7 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 48.2CF% 49.6

   The Edmonton Oilers slipped 1 spot to No. 8. They posted a 1-2-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 13-9. Season record: 26-19-8 (60 pts).

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9. 9
   

   Toronto Maple Leafs

   (24-19-9)

   Elo: 1516-7 this week7-day: 0-3-1xGF% 51.7CF% 46.3

   The Toronto Maple Leafs tumbled 3 spots to No. 9 after a difficult stretch. They went winless at 0-3-1, being outscored 18-8 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: 24-19-9 (57 pts).

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10. 10
    

    Minnesota Wild

    (29-14-10)

    Elo: 1515-3 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 42.4CF% 44.5

    The Minnesota Wild climbed 1 spot to No. 10. They posted a 2-1-1 record this week, outscoring opponents 16-14. A 42.4% xGF at 5-on-5 suggests they were outplayed at even strength, relying on special teams or goaltending to stay competitive. Season record: 29-14-10 (68 pts).

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11. 11
    

    Los Angeles Kings

    (21-16-13)

    Elo: 1514+3 this week7-day: 2-0-0xGF% 58.6CF% 55.4

    The Los Angeles Kings climbed 1 spot to No. 11. They had a perfect 2-0-0 week, outscoring opponents 9-7 across 2 games. At 5-on-5, they dominated possession with a remarkable 58.6% 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: 21-16-13 (55 pts).

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12. 12
    

    Winnipeg Jets

    (20-24-7)

    Elo: 1514-1 this week7-day: 1-2-1xGF% 52.6CF% 49.6

    The Winnipeg Jets slipped 2 spots to No. 12. They posted a 1-2-1 record this week, being outscored by opponents 10-5. A 52.6% 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: 20-24-7 (47 pts).

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13. 13
    

    Detroit Red Wings

    (32-16-5)

    Elo: 1512+4 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 51.6CF% 54.6

    The Detroit Red Wings hold steady at No. 13. They posted a 2-0-1 record this week, outscoring opponents 10-6. Season record: 32-16-5 (69 pts).

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14. 14
    

    Buffalo Sabres

    (29-17-5)

    Elo: 1510+10 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 45.0CF% 42.8

    The Buffalo Sabres hold steady at No. 14. They posted a 3-1-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 15-7. A 45.0% 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 42.8% Corsi indicates they were consistently outshot and spent too much time in the defensive zone. Season record: 29-17-5 (63 pts).

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15. 15
    

    Pittsburgh Penguins

    (26-14-11)

    Elo: 1505+10 this week7-day: 4-0-0xGF% 51.0CF% 51.3

    The Pittsburgh Penguins made the week's most dramatic leap, vaulting 6 spots from No. 21 to No. 15. They had a perfect 4-0-0 week, outscoring opponents 19-8 across 4 games. They scored at a rate well above their expected goals, suggesting favorable bounces or clutch finishing that may not be sustainable. Season record: 26-14-11 (63 pts).

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16. 16
    

    Utah Mammoth

    (27-20-4)

    Elo: 1502+3 this week7-day: 2-0-0xGF% 43.1CF% 53.6

    The Utah Mammoth hold steady at No. 16. They had a perfect 2-0-0 week, outscoring opponents 10-6 across 2 games. A 43.1% 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. Season record: 27-20-4 (58 pts).

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17. 17
    

    Boston Bruins

    (30-20-2)

    Elo: 1501+4 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 46.1CF% 45.8

    The Boston Bruins hold steady at No. 17. They posted a 2-1-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 12-10. Their 46.1% xGF at 5-on-5 was slightly below average, indicating room for improvement in generating quality chances. Season record: 30-20-2 (62 pts).

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18. 18
    

    Montreal Canadiens

    (28-17-7)

    Elo: 1499-3 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 61.7CF% 61.5

    The Montreal Canadiens tumbled 3 spots to No. 18 after a difficult stretch. They posted a 1-2-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 11-9. At 5-on-5, they dominated possession with a remarkable 61.7% 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 61.5% Corsi, controlling the pace of play. Season record: 28-17-7 (63 pts).

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19. 19
    

    Ottawa Senators

    (24-21-7)

    Elo: 1496+0 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 55.4CF% 53.5

    The Ottawa Senators slipped 1 spot to No. 19. They posted a 2-2-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 15-11. Their 55.4% expected goals share at 5-on-5 demonstrates strong territorial control, generating more quality scoring opportunities than opponents. Season record: 24-21-7 (55 pts).

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20. 20
    

    New York Islanders

    (27-19-5)

    Elo: 1492-6 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 49.2CF% 49.2

    The New York Islanders slipped 1 spot to No. 20. They posted a 1-2-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 12-5. 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: 27-19-5 (59 pts).

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21. 21
    

    St. Louis Blues

    (19-24-9)

    Elo: 1488-5 this week7-day: 0-2-1xGF% 56.7CF% 53.9

    The St. Louis Blues slipped 1 spot to No. 21. They went winless at 0-2-1, being outscored 11-7 in 3 games. Their 56.7% 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. Season record: 19-24-9 (47 pts).

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22. 22
    

    New Jersey Devils

    (27-23-2)

    Elo: 1486+4 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 52.2CF% 54.3

    The New Jersey Devils climbed 2 spots to No. 22. They posted a 3-1-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 11-10. A 52.2% xGF at 5-on-5 reflects solid underlying play on both sides of the puck. Season record: 27-23-2 (56 pts).

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23. 23
    

    Calgary Flames

    (21-25-6)

    Elo: 1481-7 this week7-day: 0-2-2xGF% 46.0CF% 50.0

    The Calgary Flames slipped 1 spot to No. 23. They went winless at 0-2-2, being outscored 13-6 in 4 games. A 46.0% xGF at 5-on-5 suggests they were outplayed at even strength, relying on special teams or goaltending to stay competitive. Season record: 21-25-6 (48 pts).

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24. 24
    

    Columbus Blue Jackets

    (24-20-7)

    Elo: 1481+4 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 47.9CF% 47.1

    The Columbus Blue Jackets climbed 1 spot to No. 24. They posted a 2-1-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 10-9. Their 47.9% xGF at 5-on-5 was slightly below average, indicating room for improvement in generating quality chances. Season record: 24-20-7 (55 pts).

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25. 25
    

    New York Rangers

    (21-25-6)

    Elo: 1479-6 this week7-day: 0-3-0xGF% 50.4CF% 46.7

    The New York Rangers slipped 2 spots to No. 25. They went winless at 0-3-0, being outscored 12-7 in 3 games. Season record: 21-25-6 (48 pts).

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    Philadelphia Flyers

    (24-17-9)

    Elo: 1479+4 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 50.1CF% 40.9

    The Philadelphia Flyers climbed 2 spots to No. 26. They posted a 2-0-1 record this week, outscoring opponents 13-9. A 40.9% Corsi indicates they were consistently outshot and spent too much time in the defensive zone. Season record: 24-17-9 (57 pts).

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27. 27
    

    Seattle Kraken

    (23-19-9)

    Elo: 1475+2 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 46.6CF% 41.9

    The Seattle Kraken slipped 1 spot to No. 27. They posted a 2-2-0 record this week. Their 46.6% xGF at 5-on-5 was slightly below average, indicating room for improvement in generating quality chances. A 41.9% Corsi indicates they were consistently outshot and spent too much time in the defensive zone. Season record: 23-19-9 (55 pts).

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28. 28
    

    Nashville Predators

    (24-23-4)

    Elo: 1472-3 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 55.3CF% 56.3

    The Nashville Predators slipped 1 spot to No. 28. They posted a 1-2-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 13-10. Their 55.3% 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: 24-23-4 (52 pts).

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29. 29
    

    Anaheim Ducks

    (28-21-3)

    Elo: 1464+5 this week7-day: 4-0-0xGF% 43.4CF% 47.0

    The Anaheim Ducks climbed 1 spot to No. 29. They had a perfect 4-0-0 week, outscoring opponents 15-9 across 4 games. A 43.4% 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. Season record: 28-21-3 (59 pts).

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30. 30
    

    Vancouver Canucks

    (17-30-5)

    Elo: 1455-3 this week7-day: 1-3-0xGF% 50.4CF% 50.0

    The Vancouver Canucks slipped 1 spot to No. 30. They posted a 1-3-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 15-13. Season record: 17-30-5 (39 pts).

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31. 31
    

    Chicago Blackhawks

    (21-23-8)

    Elo: 1436-1 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 33.5CF% 40.4

    The Chicago Blackhawks hold at No. 31, unable to gain ground in the standings. They posted a 2-1-1 record this week, being outscored by opponents 10-8. Their 33.5% 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 40.4% Corsi indicates they were consistently outshot and spent too much time in the defensive zone. Season record: 21-23-8 (50 pts).

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32. 32
    

    San Jose Sharks

    (26-21-3)

    Elo: 1431+2 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 37.3CF% 41.9

    The San Jose Sharks hold at No. 32, unable to gain ground in the standings. They posted a 2-1-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 8-6. Their 37.3% 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. They scored at a rate well above their expected goals, suggesting favorable bounces or clutch finishing that may not be sustainable. A 41.9% Corsi indicates they were consistently outshot and spent too much time in the defensive zone. Season record: 26-21-3 (55 pts).

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