NHL Power Rankings — Week 17 (Feb 3 – Feb 9, 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
(36-9-9)Elo: 1573-8 this week7-day: 1-3-0xGF% 50.5CF% 53.2No. 1 again for the Colorado Avalanche. Nobody's knocking them off. A 1-3-0 record this week (-4 goal differential). Sitting at 36-9-9, 81 points on the year.
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Tampa Bay Lightning
(35-14-4)Elo: 1557+2 this week7-day: 2-0-0xGF% 46.1CF% 52.5Still No. 2: the Tampa Bay Lightning. Went 2-0-0, outscoring opponents 10-6. Sitting at 35-14-4, 74 points on the year.
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Dallas Stars
(33-14-9)Elo: 1554+3 this week7-day: 4-0-0xGF% 60.1CF% 50.0Still No. 3: the Dallas Stars. Swept the week at 4-0-0 — 16 goals for, 12 against. 60.1% xGF at even strength. That's about as good as it gets. Sitting at 33-14-9, 75 points on the year.
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Carolina Hurricanes
(34-15-6)Elo: 1544+2 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 46.7CF% 53.7No. 4: Carolina Hurricanes, same as last week. Went 2-0-1 on the week (+1 goal differential). Sitting at 34-15-6, 74 points on the year.
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Vegas Golden Knights
(25-16-14)Elo: 1524-7 this week7-day: 0-2-2xGF% 52.7CF% 52.2No movement for the Vegas Golden Knights at No. 5. Rough week: 0-2-2 with a 15-11 goal deficit. Sitting at 25-16-14, 64 points on the year.
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Minnesota Wild
(33-14-10)Elo: 1521+6 this week7-day: 4-0-0xGF% 49.6CF% 47.9Up 4 to No. 6 for the Minnesota Wild. Perfect 4-0-0 week with a 19-10 goal edge. 33-14-10 on the season, 76 points.
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Washington Capitals
(28-22-7)Elo: 1520+3 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 54.2CF% 47.5The Washington Capitals climb to No. 7. Posted a 3-1-0 week (+1 goal differential). The 5-on-5 play was strong: 54.2% expected goals share. Sitting at 28-22-7, 63 points on the year.
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Winnipeg Jets
(22-25-8)Elo: 1518+1 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 44.9CF% 45.5Winnipeg Jets: No. 8, up from 12 last week. Went 2-1-1 on the week (-2 goal differential). The 5-on-5 numbers weren't great: 44.9% expected goals share. 22-25-8 on the season, 52 points.
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Buffalo Sabres
(32-18-5)Elo: 1516+3 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 53.1CF% 48.6Buffalo Sabres: No. 9, up from 14 last week. A 3-1-0 record this week (+6 goal differential). 32-18-5 on the season, 69 points.
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Edmonton Oilers
(28-20-8)Elo: 1516-4 this week7-day: 1-1-0xGF% 52.9CF% 59.2The Edmonton Oilers slide 3 spots to No. 10. A 1-1-0 record this week (-3 goal differential). They ran the shot clock at 59.2% Corsi. 28-20-8 on the season, 64 points.
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Los Angeles Kings
(23-17-14)Elo: 1515-2 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 44.2CF% 49.5The Los Angeles Kings hold at No. 11. Posted a 2-1-1 week (-1 goal differential). The 5-on-5 numbers weren't great: 44.2% expected goals share. Season: 23-17-14 (60 pts).
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Toronto Maple Leafs
(26-21-9)Elo: 1513+0 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 55.4CF% 53.6Toronto Maple Leafs: No. 12, dropping 3 from last week. A 2-2-0 record this week (-3 goal differential). Solid 5-on-5 numbers with a 55.4% xGF share. Season: 26-21-9 (61 pts).
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Florida Panthers
(28-24-3)Elo: 1510-10 this week7-day: 0-4-0xGF% 51.9CF% 57.9The Florida Panthers fell hard, sliding 7 spots to No. 13. Rough week: 0-4-0 with a 16-11 goal deficit. They ran the shot clock at 57.9% Corsi. Sitting at 28-24-3, 59 points on the year.
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Detroit Red Wings
(33-18-6)Elo: 1509+1 this week7-day: 1-2-1xGF% 49.7CF% 50.7The Detroit Red Wings slip to No. 14. A 1-2-1 record this week (-6 goal differential). Season: 33-18-6 (72 pts).
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Montreal Canadiens
(31-17-8)Elo: 1506+7 this week7-day: 3-0-1xGF% 43.3CF% 44.1Up 3 to No. 15 for the Montreal Canadiens. A 3-0-1 record this week (+6 goal differential). The 5-on-5 numbers weren't great: 43.3% expected goals share. Sitting at 31-17-8, 70 points on the year.
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Pittsburgh Penguins
(28-15-11)Elo: 1506+1 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 60.6CF% 55.1The Pittsburgh Penguins dip a spot to No. 16. Went 2-1-0 on the week (+4 goal differential). 60.6% xGF at even strength. That's about as good as it gets. Sitting at 28-15-11, 67 points on the year.
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Ottawa Senators
(27-21-7)Elo: 1505+9 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 60.7CF% 52.8No. 17 for the Ottawa Senators, up 2 from last week. A clean 3-0-0 across 3 games, winning the goal battle 12-5. Their 5-on-5 numbers were elite this week — 60.7% xGF. Season: 27-21-7 (61 pts).
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Boston Bruins
(32-20-4)Elo: 1503+3 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 45.3CF% 48.0The Boston Bruins slip to No. 18. Went 2-0-1 on the week (+3 goal differential). 45.3% xGF at 5-on-5 — they were on the wrong side of the chances. Sitting at 32-20-4, 68 points on the year.
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Utah Mammoth
(29-23-4)Elo: 1501-3 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 46.9CF% 44.0No. 19 for the Utah Mammoth, down 2. A 2-2-0 record this week (+3 goal differential). Sitting at 29-23-4, 62 points on the year.
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New York Islanders
(30-21-5)Elo: 14950 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 50.9CF% 52.0No. 20: New York Islanders, same as last week. Posted a 2-2-0 week. 30-21-5 on the season, 65 points.
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Columbus Blue Jackets
(27-20-7)Elo: 1490+9 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 50.7CF% 55.6Columbus Blue Jackets: No. 21, up from 24 last week. Swept the week at 3-0-0 — 14 goals for, 8 against. Season: 27-20-7 (61 pts).
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Seattle Kraken
(26-19-9)Elo: 1484+7 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 44.3CF% 48.8Up 5 to No. 22 for the Seattle Kraken. Swept the week at 3-0-0 — 13 goals for, 5 against. Below-average 5-on-5 play at 44.3% xGF. Results are outpacing the chances they're creating — worth watching. 26-19-9 on the season, 61 points.
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St. Louis Blues
(20-27-9)Elo: 1482-3 this week7-day: 1-3-0xGF% 47.2CF% 50.6The St. Louis Blues slip to No. 23. Went 1-3-0 on the week (-3 goal differential). Sitting at 20-27-9, 49 points on the year.
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New Jersey Devils
(28-25-2)Elo: 1481-2 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 47.1CF% 51.5The New Jersey Devils slip to No. 24. Went 1-2-0 on the week (-3 goal differential). 28-25-2 on the season, 58 points.
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Calgary Flames
(22-27-6)Elo: 1478-3 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 59.3CF% 57.7The Calgary Flames slip to No. 25. Posted a 1-2-0 week (-4 goal differential). Their 5-on-5 numbers were elite this week — 59.3% xGF. Their scoring hasn't caught up to the quality looks they're generating. Sitting at 22-27-6, 50 points on the year.
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Nashville Predators
(26-23-6)Elo: 1478+6 this week7-day: 2-0-2xGF% 57.9CF% 53.9The Nashville Predators tick up 2 spots to No. 26. Went 2-0-2 on the week. Solid 5-on-5 numbers with a 57.9% xGF share. Season: 26-23-6 (58 pts).
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New York Rangers
(22-28-6)Elo: 1471-8 this week7-day: 0-3-0xGF% 39.1CF% 46.3The New York Rangers slip to No. 27. Rough week: 0-3-0 with a 13-8 goal deficit. Their 5-on-5 numbers are ugly — just 39.1% xGF. Sitting at 22-28-6, 50 points on the year.
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Philadelphia Flyers
(24-20-10)Elo: 1470-5 this week7-day: 0-2-1xGF% 52.2CF% 43.4The Philadelphia Flyers slip to No. 28. Went 0-2-1, outscored 14-8. A 43.4% Corsi share means they spent too much time in their own end. 24-20-10 on the season, 58 points.
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Anaheim Ducks
(29-23-3)Elo: 1462+1 this week7-day: 1-1-0xGF% 50.7CF% 49.0The Anaheim Ducks stay stuck at No. 29. Posted a 1-1-0 week (-1 goal differential). Sitting at 29-23-3, 61 points on the year.
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Vancouver Canucks
(18-32-6)Elo: 1451+0 this week7-day: 1-2-1xGF% 38.4CF% 40.9The Vancouver Canucks can't get out of the No. 30 spot. Posted a 1-2-1 week (-6 goal differential). A 40.9% Corsi share means they spent too much time in their own end. 18-32-6 on the season, 42 points.
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Chicago Blackhawks
(22-25-9)Elo: 1434-2 this week7-day: 1-2-1xGF% 41.8CF% 41.8The Chicago Blackhawks stay stuck at No. 31. A 1-2-1 record this week (-4 goal differential). Got outchanced badly at 5-on-5 with a 41.8% xGF share. 22-25-9 on the season, 53 points.
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San Jose Sharks
(27-23-4)Elo: 1430-5 this week7-day: 1-2-1xGF% 49.6CF% 50.2The San Jose Sharks can't get out of the No. 32 spot. Posted a 1-2-1 week (-2 goal differential). 27-23-4 on the season, 58 points.
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