NHL Power Rankings — Week 18 (Feb 10 – Feb 16, 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

   (37-9-9)

   Elo: 1574+2 this week7-day: 1-0-0xGF% 59.2CF% 64.6

   Still No. 1: the Colorado Avalanche. Perfect 1-0-0 week with a 4-2 goal edge. At 5-on-5 they were dominant: 59.2% of the expected goals. Season: 37-9-9 (83 pts).

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2. 2
   

   Tampa Bay Lightning

   (37-14-4)

   Elo: 1560+2 this week7-day: 2-0-0xGF% 58.4CF% 48.1

   Still No. 2: the Tampa Bay Lightning. A clean 2-0-0 across 2 games, winning the goal battle 10-4. 58.4% xGF at even strength. That's about as good as it gets. 37-14-4 on the season, 78 points.

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3. 3
   

   Dallas Stars

   (34-14-9)

   Elo: 1556+2 this week7-day: 1-0-0xGF% 59.8CF% 52.1

   The Dallas Stars stay put at No. 3. Hard to argue with that. Swept the week at 1-0-0 — 5 goals for, 4 against. 59.8% xGF at even strength. That's about as good as it gets. Sitting at 34-14-9, 77 points on the year.

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4. 4
   

   Carolina Hurricanes

   (36-15-6)

   Elo: 1549+3 this week7-day: 2-0-0xGF% 45.3CF% 60.8

   No. 4: Carolina Hurricanes, same as last week. Swept the week at 2-0-0 — 6 goals for, 3 against. Shot attempts tilted heavily in their favor at 60.8% Corsi. They're scoring at a pace the underlying numbers don't fully support. 36-15-6 on the season, 78 points.

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5. 5
   

   Vegas Golden Knights

   (27-16-14)

   Elo: 1529+5 this week7-day: 2-0-0xGF% 61.4CF% 49.2

   The Vegas Golden Knights hold at No. 5. Went 2-0-0, outscoring opponents 9-3. Their 5-on-5 numbers were elite this week — 61.4% xGF. Season: 27-16-14 (68 pts).

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6. 6
   

   Minnesota Wild

   (34-14-10)

   Elo: 1521+0 this week7-day: 1-0-0xGF% 64.3CF% 57.3

   The Minnesota Wild hold at No. 6. Perfect 1-0-0 week with a 6-5 goal edge. 64.3% xGF at even strength. That's about as good as it gets. Season: 34-14-10 (78 pts).

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7. 7
   

   Washington Capitals

   (29-23-7)

   Elo: 1519+2 this week7-day: 1-1-0xGF% 42.0CF% 50.9

   The Washington Capitals hold at No. 7. Went 1-1-0 on the week. The 5-on-5 numbers weren't great: 42.0% expected goals share. Sitting at 29-23-7, 65 points on the year.

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8. 8
   

   Toronto Maple Leafs

   (27-21-9)

   Elo: 15160 this week7-day: 1-0-0xGF% 42.4CF% 37.6

   The Toronto Maple Leafs move up 4 spots to No. 8. Swept the week at 1-0-0 — 5 goals for, 2 against. 37.6% Corsi. They were chasing the puck more than they'd like. Results are outpacing the chances they're creating — worth watching. Season: 27-21-9 (63 pts).

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9. 9
   

   Winnipeg Jets

   (22-26-8)

   Elo: 1515-3 this week7-day: 0-1-0xGF% 57.3CF% 54.1

   The Winnipeg Jets slip to No. 9. Went 0-1-0, outscored 5-1. Solid 5-on-5 numbers with a 57.3% xGF share. Their scoring hasn't caught up to the quality looks they're generating. Sitting at 22-26-8, 52 points on the year.

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10. 10
    

    Buffalo Sabres

    (32-19-6)

    Elo: 1513-3 this week7-day: 0-1-1xGF% 40.9CF% 45.1

    No. 10 for the Buffalo Sabres, down 1. A winless 0-1-1 week. Got outscored 9-5. 40.9% xGF at even strength. That's not going to cut it. Season: 32-19-6 (70 pts).

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11. 11
    

    Edmonton Oilers

    (28-22-8)

    Elo: 1510-3 this week7-day: 0-2-0xGF% 52.5CF% 53.8

    The Edmonton Oilers slip to No. 11. Couldn't get a win — 0-2-0, outscored 9-5. Sitting at 28-22-8, 64 points on the year.

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12. 12
    

    Montreal Canadiens

    (32-17-8)

    Elo: 1510+3 this week7-day: 1-0-0xGF% 42.7CF% 45.9

    Montreal Canadiens: No. 12, up from 15 last week. Perfect 1-0-0 week with a 5-1 goal edge. The 5-on-5 numbers weren't great: 42.7% expected goals share. They're scoring at a pace the underlying numbers don't fully support. Sitting at 32-17-8, 72 points on the year.

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13. 13
    

    Los Angeles Kings

    (23-19-14)

    Elo: 1509-6 this week7-day: 0-2-0xGF% 51.5CF% 55.8

    No. 13 for the Los Angeles Kings, down 2. Went 0-2-0, outscored 8-3. They're getting the chances but not the goals. That tends to even out. Season: 23-19-14 (60 pts).

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14. 14
    

    Pittsburgh Penguins

    (29-15-12)

    Elo: 1509+3 this week7-day: 1-0-1xGF% 60.5CF% 54.3

    No. 14 for the Pittsburgh Penguins, up 2 from last week. A 1-0-1 record this week (+2 goal differential). Their 5-on-5 numbers were elite this week — 60.5% xGF. Season: 29-15-12 (70 pts).

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15. 15
    

    Florida Panthers

    (29-25-3)

    Elo: 1508-2 this week7-day: 1-1-0xGF% 52.7CF% 56.4

    The Florida Panthers dip 2 spots to No. 15. Posted a 1-1-0 week (-4 goal differential). Shot attempts tilted heavily in their favor at 56.4% Corsi. 29-25-3 on the season, 61 points.

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16. 16
    

    Detroit Red Wings

    (33-19-6)

    Elo: 1506-3 this week7-day: 0-1-0xGF% 43.4CF% 58.0

    The Detroit Red Wings slip to No. 16. A winless 0-1-0 week. Got outscored 4-1. They ran the shot clock at 58.0% Corsi. The results don't match the chances they're creating — they should be better. Season: 33-19-6 (72 pts).

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17. 17
    

    Utah Mammoth

    (30-23-4)

    Elo: 1504+3 this week7-day: 1-0-0xGF% 56.6CF% 42.0

    No. 17 for the Utah Mammoth, up 2 from last week. Swept the week at 1-0-0 — 4 goals for, 1 against. 42.0% Corsi. They were chasing the puck more than they'd like. Their actual scoring ran well ahead of expectations this week. 30-23-4 on the season, 64 points.

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18. 18
    

    Ottawa Senators

    (28-22-7)

    Elo: 1503+0 this week7-day: 1-1-0xGF% 65.4CF% 48.9

    The Ottawa Senators slip to No. 18. Posted a 1-1-0 week. Their 5-on-5 numbers were elite this week — 65.4% xGF. 28-22-7 on the season, 63 points.

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19. 19
    

    Boston Bruins

    (32-20-5)

    Elo: 15030 this week7-day: 0-0-1xGF% 47.2CF% 50.6

    The Boston Bruins dip a spot to No. 19. Couldn't get a win — 0-0-1, outscored 5-4. Season: 32-20-5 (69 pts).

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20. 20
    

    New York Islanders

    (32-21-5)

    Elo: 1498+3 this week7-day: 2-0-0xGF% 41.3CF% 46.2

    No. 20: New York Islanders, same as last week. Swept the week at 2-0-0 — 8 goals for, 5 against. Got outchanced badly at 5-on-5 with a 41.3% xGF share. They're scoring at a pace the underlying numbers don't fully support. Sitting at 32-21-5, 69 points on the year.

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21. 21
    

    Columbus Blue Jackets

    (29-20-7)

    Elo: 1495+2 this week7-day: 2-0-0xGF% 57.3CF% 52.2

    The Columbus Blue Jackets hold at No. 21. A clean 2-0-0 across 2 games, winning the goal battle 7-0. The 5-on-5 play was strong: 57.3% expected goals share. Season: 29-20-7 (65 pts).

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22. 22
    

    Seattle Kraken

    (27-20-9)

    Elo: 1485+4 this week7-day: 1-1-0xGF% 40.3CF% 43.5

    The Seattle Kraken hold at No. 22. Posted a 1-1-0 week. 40.3% xGF at even strength. That's not going to cut it. Sitting at 27-20-9, 63 points on the year.

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23. 23
    

    Calgary Flames

    (23-27-6)

    Elo: 1481+3 this week7-day: 1-0-0xGF% 53.0CF% 55.3

    No. 23 for the Calgary Flames, up 2 from last week. Swept the week at 1-0-0 — 4 goals for, 3 against. Sitting at 23-27-6, 52 points on the year.

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24. 24
    

    St. Louis Blues

    (20-28-9)

    Elo: 1480-2 this week7-day: 0-1-0xGF% 40.2CF% 47.9

    The St. Louis Blues dip a spot to No. 24. Rough week: 0-1-0 with a 5-4 goal deficit. 40.2% xGF at even strength. That's not going to cut it. Season: 20-28-9 (49 pts).

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25. 25
    

    Nashville Predators

    (26-24-7)

    Elo: 1475-3 this week7-day: 0-1-1xGF% 47.1CF% 47.8

    The Nashville Predators tick up a spot to No. 25. Rough week: 0-1-1 with a 10-7 goal deficit. 26-24-7 on the season, 59 points.

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26. 26
    

    New Jersey Devils

    (28-27-2)

    Elo: 1474-3 this week7-day: 0-2-0xGF% 45.2CF% 49.1

    The New Jersey Devils dip 2 spots to No. 26. Couldn't get a win — 0-2-0, outscored 6-1. The 5-on-5 numbers weren't great: 45.2% expected goals share. They're getting the chances but not the goals. That tends to even out. 28-27-2 on the season, 58 points.

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27. 27
    

    Philadelphia Flyers

    (25-20-11)

    Elo: 14730 this week7-day: 1-0-1xGF% 46.8CF% 48.3

    No. 27 for the Philadelphia Flyers, up 1 from last week. Posted a 1-0-1 week (+1 goal differential). 25-20-11 on the season, 61 points.

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28. 28
    

    New York Rangers

    (22-29-6)

    Elo: 1468-3 this week7-day: 0-1-0xGF% 34.5CF% 27.6

    The New York Rangers dip a spot to No. 28. A winless 0-1-0 week. Got outscored 2-0. 34.5% xGF at even strength. That's not going to cut it. Season: 22-29-6 (50 pts).

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29. 29
    

    Anaheim Ducks

    (30-23-3)

    Elo: 14650 this week7-day: 1-0-0xGF% 61.4CF% 57.5

    No. 29 again for the Anaheim Ducks. Not much going right. Swept the week at 1-0-0 — 4 goals for, 2 against. Their 5-on-5 numbers were elite this week — 61.4% xGF. 30-23-3 on the season, 63 points.

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30. 30
    

    Vancouver Canucks

    (18-33-6)

    Elo: 1449-2 this week7-day: 0-1-0xGF% 30.2CF% 45.6

    The Vancouver Canucks stay stuck at No. 30. Rough week: 0-1-0 with a 5-2 goal deficit. Their 5-on-5 numbers are ugly — just 30.2% xGF. 18-33-6 on the season, 42 points.

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31. 31
    

    Chicago Blackhawks

    (22-26-9)

    Elo: 1431-2 this week7-day: 0-1-0xGF% 42.0CF% 46.3

    The Chicago Blackhawks stay stuck at No. 31. Rough week: 0-1-0 with a 4-0 goal deficit. 42.0% xGF at even strength. That's not going to cut it. Season: 22-26-9 (53 pts).

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32. 32
    

    San Jose Sharks

    (27-24-4)

    Elo: 1428-2 this week7-day: 0-1-0xGF% 40.8CF% 35.4

    The San Jose Sharks can't get out of the No. 32 spot. Couldn't get a win — 0-1-0, outscored 4-2. 40.8% xGF at even strength. That's not going to cut it. 27-24-4 on the season, 58 points.

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