NHL Power Rankings — Week 16 (Jan 27 – Feb 2, 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

   (35-6-9)

   Elo: 1581-3 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 54.0CF% 61.6

   The Colorado Avalanche stay put at No. 1. Hard to argue with that. A 1-1-1 record this week (-2 goal differential). Solid 5-on-5 numbers with a 54.0% xGF share. 35-6-9 on the season, 79 points.

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2. 2
   

   Tampa Bay Lightning

   (33-14-4)

   Elo: 1555-1 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 57.0CF% 54.6

   Still No. 2: the Tampa Bay Lightning. A 3-1-0 record this week (+3 goal differential). Solid 5-on-5 numbers with a 57.0% xGF share. Sitting at 33-14-4, 70 points on the year.

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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 stay put at No. 3. Hard to argue with that. Went 2-1-0 on the week (+4 goal differential). Season: 29-14-9 (67 pts).

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4. 4
   

   Carolina Hurricanes

   (32-15-5)

   Elo: 1542+2 this week7-day: 1-0-1xGF% 59.8CF% 52.5

   The Carolina Hurricanes hold at No. 4. Posted a 1-0-1 week (+2 goal differential). At 5-on-5 they were dominant: 59.8% of the expected goals. 32-15-5 on the season, 69 points.

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5. 5
   

   Vegas Golden Knights

   (25-14-12)

   Elo: 1532-3 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 44.9CF% 44.1

   No movement for the Vegas Golden Knights at No. 5. Went 1-2-0 on the week (-4 goal differential). Below-average 5-on-5 play at 44.9% xGF. Season: 25-14-12 (62 pts).

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6. 6
   

   Florida Panthers

   (28-20-3)

   Elo: 1523+4 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 54.3CF% 52.6

   The Florida Panthers move up 3 spots to No. 6. A clean 3-0-0 across 3 games, winning the goal battle 11-5. 54.3% xGF at evens — they were the better team by the numbers. Sitting at 28-20-3, 59 points on the year.

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7. 7
   

   Edmonton Oilers

   (27-19-8)

   Elo: 1520-1 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 46.1CF% 47.7

   The Edmonton Oilers dip a spot to No. 7. Went 2-2-0 on the week (-1 goal differential). 27-19-8 on the season, 62 points.

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8. 8
   

   Washington Capitals

   (25-21-7)

   Elo: 15190 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 55.9CF% 52.7

   No movement for the Washington Capitals at No. 8. Went 1-1-1 on the week. Solid 5-on-5 numbers with a 55.9% xGF share. Season: 25-21-7 (57 pts).

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9. 9
   

   Toronto Maple Leafs

   (24-19-9)

   Elo: 1516-7 this week7-day: 0-2-1xGF% 54.6CF% 46.6

   The Toronto Maple Leafs slip to No. 9. Couldn't get a win — 0-2-1, outscored 12-5. Solid 5-on-5 numbers with a 54.6% xGF share. They're getting the chances but not the goals. That tends to even out. Sitting at 24-19-9, 57 points on the year.

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10. 10
    

    Minnesota Wild

    (29-14-10)

    Elo: 15150 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 36.2CF% 40.9

    No. 10: Minnesota Wild, same as last week. Went 1-1-1 on the week (-1 goal differential). 40.9% Corsi. They were chasing the puck more than they'd like. Season: 29-14-10 (68 pts).

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11. 11
    

    Los Angeles Kings

    (21-16-13)

    Elo: 1514+1 this week7-day: 2-0-0xGF% 58.6CF% 55.4

    No. 11 for the Los Angeles Kings, up 1 from last week. A clean 2-0-0 across 2 games, winning the goal battle 9-7. Their 5-on-5 numbers were elite this week — 58.6% xGF. Season: 21-16-13 (55 pts).

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12. 12
    

    Winnipeg Jets

    (20-24-7)

    Elo: 1514-4 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 47.9CF% 47.0

    The Winnipeg Jets dip a spot to No. 12. Posted a 1-1-1 week (-3 goal differential). 20-24-7 on the season, 47 points.

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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

    No movement for the Detroit Red Wings at No. 13. Posted a 2-0-1 week (+4 goal differential). 32-16-5 on the season, 69 points.

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14. 14
    

    Buffalo Sabres

    (29-17-5)

    Elo: 1510+7 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 43.3CF% 43.6

    No. 14 for the Buffalo Sabres, up 1 from last week. Perfect 3-0-0 week with a 14-5 goal edge. Just 43.6% Corsi — opponents had the run of play. Their actual scoring ran well ahead of expectations this week. 29-17-5 on the season, 63 points.

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15. 15
    

    Pittsburgh Penguins

    (26-14-11)

    Elo: 1505+10 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 51.1CF% 48.2

    Pittsburgh Penguins: No. 15, up from 20 last week. Went 3-0-0, outscoring opponents 13-5. Their actual scoring ran well ahead of expectations this week. Season: 26-14-11 (63 pts).

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16. 16
    

    Boston Bruins

    (30-20-3)

    Elo: 1501+5 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 48.5CF% 47.5

    The Boston Bruins tick up 2 spots to No. 16. Went 2-1-1 on the week (-3 goal differential). Sitting at 30-20-3, 63 points on the year.

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17. 17
    

    Utah Mammoth

    (27-21-4)

    Elo: 1500+1 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 48.8CF% 56.3

    No. 17 for the Utah Mammoth, down 1. Posted a 2-1-0 week (+2 goal differential). 56.3% Corsi — they owned the shot share. 27-21-4 on the season, 58 points.

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18. 18
    

    Montreal Canadiens

    (28-17-7)

    Elo: 1499-6 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 61.7CF% 61.5

    Montreal Canadiens: No. 18, dropping 4 from last week. Posted a 1-2-0 week (-2 goal differential). Shot attempts tilted heavily in their favor at 61.5% Corsi. 28-17-7 on the season, 63 points.

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19. 19
    

    Ottawa Senators

    (24-21-7)

    Elo: 1496-3 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 55.4CF% 53.5

    No movement for the Ottawa Senators at No. 19. Posted a 2-2-0 week (+4 goal differential). 55.4% xGF at evens — they were the better team by the numbers. Season: 24-21-7 (55 pts).

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20. 20
    

    New York Islanders

    (28-19-5)

    Elo: 1495-3 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 48.1CF% 50.5

    New York Islanders: No. 20, dropping 3 from last week. Went 1-2-0 on the week (-4 goal differential). Sitting at 28-19-5, 61 points on the year.

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21. 21
    

    St. Louis Blues

    (19-24-9)

    Elo: 1488-3 this week7-day: 0-2-1xGF% 56.7CF% 53.9

    No movement for the St. Louis Blues at No. 21. A winless 0-2-1 week. Got outscored 11-7. The 5-on-5 play was strong: 56.7% expected goals share. 19-24-9 on the season, 47 points.

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22. 22
    

    New Jersey Devils

    (27-23-2)

    Elo: 1486+0 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 50.8CF% 54.5

    The New Jersey Devils tick up 2 spots to No. 22. Posted a 2-1-0 week. Sitting at 27-23-2, 56 points on the year.

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23. 23
    

    Calgary Flames

    (21-25-6)

    Elo: 1481-7 this week7-day: 0-2-1xGF% 46.7CF% 50.9

    The Calgary Flames slip to No. 23. Couldn't get a win — 0-2-1, outscored 11-5. 21-25-6 on the season, 48 points.

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24. 24
    

    Columbus Blue Jackets

    (24-20-7)

    Elo: 1481+7 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 47.9CF% 47.1

    The Columbus Blue Jackets climb to No. 24. Posted a 2-1-0 week (+1 goal differential). Sitting at 24-20-7, 55 points on the year.

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25. 25
    

    New York Rangers

    (22-25-6)

    Elo: 1479-3 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 47.4CF% 47.0

    No. 25 for the New York Rangers, down 2. A 1-2-0 record this week (-2 goal differential). 22-25-6 on the season, 50 points.

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26. 26
    

    Philadelphia Flyers

    (24-18-9)

    Elo: 1475+1 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 56.0CF% 39.8

    No. 26 for the Philadelphia Flyers, up 1 from last week. Went 1-1-1 on the week (-1 goal differential). 39.8% Corsi. They were chasing the puck more than they'd like. 24-18-9 on the season, 57 points.

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27. 27
    

    Seattle Kraken

    (23-19-9)

    Elo: 1475+2 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 45.4CF% 43.2

    The Seattle Kraken tick up a spot to No. 27. Posted a 2-1-0 week (+3 goal differential). 43.2% Corsi. They were chasing the puck more than they'd like. Season: 23-19-9 (55 pts).

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28. 28
    

    Nashville Predators

    (24-23-4)

    Elo: 14720 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 55.3CF% 56.3

    The Nashville Predators dip 2 spots to No. 28. A 1-2-0 record this week (-3 goal differential). 55.3% xGF at evens — they were the better team by the numbers. Sitting at 24-23-4, 52 points on the year.

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29. 29
    

    Anaheim Ducks

    (28-22-3)

    Elo: 1461+3 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 47.6CF% 48.0

    The Anaheim Ducks stay stuck at No. 29. A 3-1-0 record this week (+1 goal differential). 28-22-3 on the season, 59 points.

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30. 30
    

    Vancouver Canucks

    (17-30-5)

    Elo: 1455-3 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 49.7CF% 48.7

    The Vancouver Canucks stay stuck at No. 30. Posted a 1-2-0 week (-1 goal differential). 17-30-5 on the season, 39 points.

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31. 31
    

    Chicago Blackhawks

    (21-23-8)

    Elo: 1436-1 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 32.8CF% 39.1

    No. 31 again for the Chicago Blackhawks. Not much going right. Posted a 1-1-1 week (-4 goal differential). A 39.1% Corsi share means they spent too much time in their own end. 21-23-8 on the season, 50 points.

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32. 32
    

    San Jose Sharks

    (26-21-3)

    Elo: 1431+3 this week7-day: 1-1-0xGF% 32.7CF% 42.2

    The San Jose Sharks can't get out of the No. 32 spot. A 1-1-0 record this week (-1 goal differential). 42.2% Corsi. They were chasing the puck more than they'd like. Season: 26-21-3 (55 pts).

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