NHL Power Rankings — Week 19 (Feb 17 – Feb 23, 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
(37-9-9)Elo: 15740 this weekNo. 1 again for the Colorado Avalanche. Nobody's knocking them off. Idle week — no games played. Season: 37-9-9 (83 pts).
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Tampa Bay Lightning
(37-14-4)Elo: 15600 this weekThe Tampa Bay Lightning stay put at No. 2. Hard to argue with that. Idle week — no games played. Season: 37-14-4 (78 pts).
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Dallas Stars
(34-14-9)Elo: 15560 this weekNo. 3 again for the Dallas Stars. Nobody's knocking them off. No games this week. Season: 34-14-9 (77 pts).
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Carolina Hurricanes
(36-15-6)Elo: 15490 this weekNo movement for the Carolina Hurricanes at No. 4. No games this week. 36-15-6 on the season, 78 points.
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Vegas Golden Knights
(27-16-14)Elo: 15290 this weekNo. 5: Vegas Golden Knights, same as last week. They had the week off. Sitting at 27-16-14, 68 points on the year.
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Minnesota Wild
(34-14-10)Elo: 15210 this weekNo movement for the Minnesota Wild at No. 6. They had the week off. Season: 34-14-10 (78 pts).
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Washington Capitals
(29-23-7)Elo: 15190 this weekThe Washington Capitals hold at No. 7. Idle week — no games played. 29-23-7 on the season, 65 points.
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Toronto Maple Leafs
(27-21-9)Elo: 15160 this weekNo movement for the Toronto Maple Leafs at No. 8. No games this week. 27-21-9 on the season, 63 points.
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Winnipeg Jets
(22-26-8)Elo: 15150 this weekNo. 9: Winnipeg Jets, same as last week. They had the week off. 22-26-8 on the season, 52 points.
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Buffalo Sabres
(32-19-6)Elo: 15130 this weekNo. 10: Buffalo Sabres, same as last week. No games this week. 32-19-6 on the season, 70 points.
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Edmonton Oilers
(28-22-8)Elo: 15100 this weekThe Edmonton Oilers hold at No. 11. They had the week off. Sitting at 28-22-8, 64 points on the year.
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Montreal Canadiens
(32-17-8)Elo: 15100 this weekNo movement for the Montreal Canadiens at No. 12. Idle week — no games played. Season: 32-17-8 (72 pts).
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Los Angeles Kings
(23-19-14)Elo: 15090 this weekThe Los Angeles Kings hold at No. 13. Idle week — no games played. 23-19-14 on the season, 60 points.
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Pittsburgh Penguins
(29-15-12)Elo: 15090 this weekNo movement for the Pittsburgh Penguins at No. 14. No games this week. Season: 29-15-12 (70 pts).
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Florida Panthers
(29-25-3)Elo: 15080 this weekNo movement for the Florida Panthers at No. 15. They had the week off. Sitting at 29-25-3, 61 points on the year.
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Detroit Red Wings
(33-19-6)Elo: 15060 this weekThe Detroit Red Wings hold at No. 16. They had the week off. 33-19-6 on the season, 72 points.
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Utah Mammoth
(30-23-4)Elo: 15040 this weekThe Utah Mammoth hold at No. 17. No games this week. Season: 30-23-4 (64 pts).
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Ottawa Senators
(28-22-7)Elo: 15030 this weekNo. 18: Ottawa Senators, same as last week. Idle week — no games played. 28-22-7 on the season, 63 points.
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Boston Bruins
(32-20-5)Elo: 15030 this weekNo. 19: Boston Bruins, same as last week. Idle week — no games played. 32-20-5 on the season, 69 points.
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New York Islanders
(32-21-5)Elo: 14980 this weekThe New York Islanders hold at No. 20. Idle week — no games played. 32-21-5 on the season, 69 points.
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Columbus Blue Jackets
(29-20-7)Elo: 14950 this weekNo. 21: Columbus Blue Jackets, same as last week. Idle week — no games played. Sitting at 29-20-7, 65 points on the year.
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Seattle Kraken
(27-20-9)Elo: 14850 this weekThe Seattle Kraken hold at No. 22. They had the week off. Season: 27-20-9 (63 pts).
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Calgary Flames
(23-27-6)Elo: 14810 this weekNo movement for the Calgary Flames at No. 23. They had the week off. Sitting at 23-27-6, 52 points on the year.
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St. Louis Blues
(20-28-9)Elo: 14800 this weekNo movement for the St. Louis Blues at No. 24. They had the week off. Sitting at 20-28-9, 49 points on the year.
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Nashville Predators
(26-24-7)Elo: 14750 this weekNo movement for the Nashville Predators at No. 25. No games this week. Season: 26-24-7 (59 pts).
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New Jersey Devils
(28-27-2)Elo: 14740 this weekNo movement for the New Jersey Devils at No. 26. They had the week off. 28-27-2 on the season, 58 points.
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Philadelphia Flyers
(25-20-11)Elo: 14730 this weekNo. 27: Philadelphia Flyers, same as last week. Idle week — no games played. Sitting at 25-20-11, 61 points on the year.
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New York Rangers
(22-29-6)Elo: 14680 this weekThe New York Rangers stay stuck at No. 28. Idle week — no games played. Sitting at 22-29-6, 50 points on the year.
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Anaheim Ducks
(30-23-3)Elo: 14650 this weekNo. 29 again for the Anaheim Ducks. Not much going right. They had the week off. Sitting at 30-23-3, 63 points on the year.
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Vancouver Canucks
(18-33-6)Elo: 14490 this weekNo. 30 again for the Vancouver Canucks. Not much going right. They had the week off. Season: 18-33-6 (42 pts).
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Chicago Blackhawks
(22-26-9)Elo: 14310 this weekThe Chicago Blackhawks stay stuck at No. 31. They had the week off. Season: 22-26-9 (53 pts).
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San Jose Sharks
(27-24-4)Elo: 14280 this weekThe San Jose Sharks stay stuck at No. 32. Idle week — no games played. Sitting at 27-24-4, 58 points on the year.
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