NHL Power Rankings — Week 20 (Feb 23 – Mar 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.

1. 1
   

   Colorado Avalanche

   (37-9-9)

   Elo: 15740 this week

   The Colorado Avalanche remain firmly entrenched at No. 1, maintaining their position among the league's elite. They were idle this week with no games played, keeping their Elo steady at 1574. Season record: 37-9-9 (83 pts).

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2. 2
   

   Tampa Bay Lightning

   (37-14-4)

   Elo: 15600 this week

   The Tampa Bay Lightning remain firmly entrenched at No. 2, maintaining their position among the league's elite. They were idle this week with no games played, keeping their Elo steady at 1560. Season record: 37-14-4 (78 pts).

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3. 3
   

   Dallas Stars

   (34-14-9)

   Elo: 15560 this week

   The Dallas Stars remain firmly entrenched at No. 3, maintaining their position among the league's elite. They were idle this week with no games played, keeping their Elo steady at 1556. Season record: 34-14-9 (77 pts).

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4. 4
   

   Carolina Hurricanes

   (36-15-6)

   Elo: 15490 this week

   The Carolina Hurricanes hold steady at No. 4. They were idle this week with no games played, keeping their Elo steady at 1549. Season record: 36-15-6 (78 pts).

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5. 5
   

   Vegas Golden Knights

   (27-16-14)

   Elo: 15290 this week

   The Vegas Golden Knights hold steady at No. 5. They were idle this week with no games played, keeping their Elo steady at 1529. Season record: 27-16-14 (68 pts).

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6. 6
   

   Minnesota Wild

   (34-14-10)

   Elo: 15210 this week

   The Minnesota Wild hold steady at No. 6. They were idle this week with no games played, keeping their Elo steady at 1521. Season record: 34-14-10 (78 pts).

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7. 7
   

   Washington Capitals

   (29-23-7)

   Elo: 15190 this week

   The Washington Capitals hold steady at No. 7. They were idle this week with no games played, keeping their Elo steady at 1519. Season record: 29-23-7 (65 pts).

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8. 8
   

   Toronto Maple Leafs

   (27-21-9)

   Elo: 15160 this week

   The Toronto Maple Leafs hold steady at No. 8. They were idle this week with no games played, keeping their Elo steady at 1516. Season record: 27-21-9 (63 pts).

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9. 9
   

   Winnipeg Jets

   (22-26-8)

   Elo: 15150 this week

   The Winnipeg Jets hold steady at No. 9. They were idle this week with no games played, keeping their Elo steady at 1515. Season record: 22-26-8 (52 pts).

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10. 10
    

    Buffalo Sabres

    (32-19-6)

    Elo: 15130 this week

    The Buffalo Sabres hold steady at No. 10. They were idle this week with no games played, keeping their Elo steady at 1513. Season record: 32-19-6 (70 pts).

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11. 11
    

    Edmonton Oilers

    (28-22-8)

    Elo: 15100 this week

    The Edmonton Oilers hold steady at No. 11. They were idle this week with no games played, keeping their Elo steady at 1510. Season record: 28-22-8 (64 pts).

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12. 12
    

    Montreal Canadiens

    (32-17-8)

    Elo: 15100 this week

    The Montreal Canadiens hold steady at No. 12. They were idle this week with no games played, keeping their Elo steady at 1509. Season record: 32-17-8 (72 pts).

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13. 13
    

    Los Angeles Kings

    (23-19-14)

    Elo: 15090 this week

    The Los Angeles Kings hold steady at No. 13. They were idle this week with no games played, keeping their Elo steady at 1509. Season record: 23-19-14 (60 pts).

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14. 14
    

    Pittsburgh Penguins

    (29-15-12)

    Elo: 15090 this week

    The Pittsburgh Penguins hold steady at No. 14. They were idle this week with no games played, keeping their Elo steady at 1509. Season record: 29-15-12 (70 pts).

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15. 15
    

    Florida Panthers

    (29-25-3)

    Elo: 15080 this week

    The Florida Panthers hold steady at No. 15. They were idle this week with no games played, keeping their Elo steady at 1508. Season record: 29-25-3 (61 pts).

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16. 16
    

    Detroit Red Wings

    (33-19-6)

    Elo: 15060 this week

    The Detroit Red Wings hold steady at No. 16. They were idle this week with no games played, keeping their Elo steady at 1506. Season record: 33-19-6 (72 pts).

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17. 17
    

    Utah Mammoth

    (30-23-4)

    Elo: 15040 this week

    The Utah Mammoth hold steady at No. 17. They were idle this week with no games played, keeping their Elo steady at 1503. Season record: 30-23-4 (64 pts).

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18. 18
    

    Ottawa Senators

    (28-22-7)

    Elo: 15030 this week

    The Ottawa Senators hold steady at No. 18. They were idle this week with no games played, keeping their Elo steady at 1503. Season record: 28-22-7 (63 pts).

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19. 19
    

    Boston Bruins

    (32-20-5)

    Elo: 15030 this week

    The Boston Bruins hold steady at No. 19. They were idle this week with no games played, keeping their Elo steady at 1503. Season record: 32-20-5 (69 pts).

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20. 20
    

    New York Islanders

    (32-21-5)

    Elo: 14980 this week

    The New York Islanders hold steady at No. 20. They were idle this week with no games played, keeping their Elo steady at 1498. Season record: 32-21-5 (69 pts).

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21. 21
    

    Columbus Blue Jackets

    (29-20-7)

    Elo: 14950 this week

    The Columbus Blue Jackets hold steady at No. 21. They were idle this week with no games played, keeping their Elo steady at 1495. Season record: 29-20-7 (65 pts).

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22. 22
    

    Seattle Kraken

    (27-20-9)

    Elo: 14850 this week

    The Seattle Kraken hold steady at No. 22. They were idle this week with no games played, keeping their Elo steady at 1485. Season record: 27-20-9 (63 pts).

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23. 23
    

    Calgary Flames

    (23-27-6)

    Elo: 14810 this week

    The Calgary Flames hold steady at No. 23. They were idle this week with no games played, keeping their Elo steady at 1481. Season record: 23-27-6 (52 pts).

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24. 24
    

    St. Louis Blues

    (20-28-9)

    Elo: 14800 this week

    The St. Louis Blues hold steady at No. 24. They were idle this week with no games played, keeping their Elo steady at 1480. Season record: 20-28-9 (49 pts).

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25. 25
    

    Nashville Predators

    (26-24-7)

    Elo: 14750 this week

    The Nashville Predators hold steady at No. 25. They were idle this week with no games played, keeping their Elo steady at 1475. Season record: 26-24-7 (59 pts).

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26. 26
    

    New Jersey Devils

    (28-27-2)

    Elo: 14740 this week

    The New Jersey Devils hold steady at No. 26. They were idle this week with no games played, keeping their Elo steady at 1474. Season record: 28-27-2 (58 pts).

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27. 27
    

    Philadelphia Flyers

    (25-20-11)

    Elo: 14730 this week

    The Philadelphia Flyers hold steady at No. 27. They were idle this week with no games played, keeping their Elo steady at 1473. Season record: 25-20-11 (61 pts).

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28. 28
    

    New York Rangers

    (22-29-6)

    Elo: 14680 this week

    The New York Rangers hold at No. 28, unable to gain ground in the standings. They were idle this week with no games played, keeping their Elo steady at 1468. Season record: 22-29-6 (50 pts).

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29. 29
    

    Anaheim Ducks

    (30-23-3)

    Elo: 14650 this week

    The Anaheim Ducks hold at No. 29, unable to gain ground in the standings. They were idle this week with no games played, keeping their Elo steady at 1465. Season record: 30-23-3 (63 pts).

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30. 30
    

    Vancouver Canucks

    (18-33-6)

    Elo: 14490 this week

    The Vancouver Canucks hold at No. 30, unable to gain ground in the standings. They were idle this week with no games played, keeping their Elo steady at 1449. Season record: 18-33-6 (42 pts).

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31. 31
    

    Chicago Blackhawks

    (22-26-9)

    Elo: 14310 this week

    The Chicago Blackhawks hold at No. 31, unable to gain ground in the standings. They were idle this week with no games played, keeping their Elo steady at 1431. Season record: 22-26-9 (53 pts).

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32. 32
    

    San Jose Sharks

    (27-24-4)

    Elo: 14280 this week

    The San Jose Sharks hold at No. 32, unable to gain ground in the standings. They were idle this week with no games played, keeping their Elo steady at 1428. Season record: 27-24-4 (58 pts).

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