NHL Power Rankings — Week 20 (Feb 24 – Mar 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

   (37-9-9)

   Elo: 15740 this week

   No. 1 again for the Colorado Avalanche. Nobody's knocking them off. No games this week. Season: 37-9-9 (83 pts).

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2. 2
   

   Tampa Bay Lightning

   (37-14-4)

   Elo: 15600 this week

   Still No. 2: the Tampa Bay Lightning. They had the week off. Season: 37-14-4 (78 pts).

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3. 3
   

   Dallas Stars

   (34-14-9)

   Elo: 15560 this week

   The Dallas Stars stay put at No. 3. Hard to argue with that. They had the week off. 34-14-9 on the season, 77 points.

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4. 4
   

   Carolina Hurricanes

   (36-15-6)

   Elo: 15490 this week

   No. 4: Carolina Hurricanes, same as last week. They had the week off. 36-15-6 on the season, 78 points.

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5. 5
   

   Vegas Golden Knights

   (27-16-14)

   Elo: 15290 this week

   The Vegas Golden Knights hold at No. 5. No games this week. 27-16-14 on the season, 68 points.

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6. 6
   

   Minnesota Wild

   (34-14-10)

   Elo: 15210 this week

   The Minnesota Wild hold at No. 6. Idle week — no games played. Sitting at 34-14-10, 78 points on the year.

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7. 7
   

   Washington Capitals

   (29-23-7)

   Elo: 15190 this week

   No. 7: Washington Capitals, same as last week. Idle week — no games played. 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 week

   No movement for the Toronto Maple Leafs at No. 8. They had the week off. Sitting at 27-21-9, 63 points on the year.

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9. 9
   

   Winnipeg Jets

   (22-26-8)

   Elo: 15150 this week

   The Winnipeg Jets hold at No. 9. No games this week. Sitting at 22-26-8, 52 points on the year.

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10. 10
    

    Buffalo Sabres

    (32-19-6)

    Elo: 15130 this week

    The Buffalo Sabres hold at No. 10. No games this week. Season: 32-19-6 (70 pts).

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11. 11
    

    Edmonton Oilers

    (28-22-8)

    Elo: 15100 this week

    No. 11: Edmonton Oilers, same as last week. Idle week — no games played. Season: 28-22-8 (64 pts).

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12. 12
    

    Montreal Canadiens

    (32-17-8)

    Elo: 15100 this week

    No movement for the Montreal Canadiens at No. 12. They had the week off. Sitting at 32-17-8, 72 points on the year.

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13. 13
    

    Los Angeles Kings

    (23-19-14)

    Elo: 15090 this week

    No movement for the Los Angeles Kings at No. 13. No games this week. 23-19-14 on the season, 60 points.

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14. 14
    

    Pittsburgh Penguins

    (29-15-12)

    Elo: 15090 this week

    No movement for the Pittsburgh Penguins at No. 14. No games this week. Season: 29-15-12 (70 pts).

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15. 15
    

    Florida Panthers

    (29-25-3)

    Elo: 15080 this week

    No. 15: Florida Panthers, same as last week. They had the week off. Season: 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 at No. 16. They had the week off. Sitting at 33-19-6, 72 points on the year.

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17. 17
    

    Utah Mammoth

    (30-23-4)

    Elo: 15040 this week

    The Utah Mammoth hold at No. 17. Idle week — no games played. Sitting at 30-23-4, 64 points on the year.

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18. 18
    

    Ottawa Senators

    (28-22-7)

    Elo: 15030 this week

    The Ottawa Senators hold at No. 18. No games this week. Season: 28-22-7 (63 pts).

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19. 19
    

    Boston Bruins

    (32-20-5)

    Elo: 15030 this week

    No movement for the Boston Bruins at No. 19. No games this week. 32-20-5 on the season, 69 points.

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20. 20
    

    New York Islanders

    (32-21-5)

    Elo: 14980 this week

    No movement for the New York Islanders at No. 20. Idle week — no games played. 32-21-5 on the season, 69 points.

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21. 21
    

    Columbus Blue Jackets

    (29-20-7)

    Elo: 14950 this week

    The Columbus Blue Jackets hold at No. 21. No games this week. Season: 29-20-7 (65 pts).

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22. 22
    

    Seattle Kraken

    (27-20-9)

    Elo: 14850 this week

    No movement for the Seattle Kraken at No. 22. Idle week — no games played. Sitting at 27-20-9, 63 points on the year.

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23. 23
    

    Calgary Flames

    (23-27-6)

    Elo: 14810 this week

    No movement for the Calgary Flames at No. 23. Idle week — no games played. Season: 23-27-6 (52 pts).

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24. 24
    

    St. Louis Blues

    (20-28-9)

    Elo: 14800 this week

    No. 24: St. Louis Blues, same as last week. No games this week. 20-28-9 on the season, 49 points.

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25. 25
    

    Nashville Predators

    (26-24-7)

    Elo: 14750 this week

    No movement for the Nashville Predators at No. 25. Idle week — no games played. Sitting at 26-24-7, 59 points on the year.

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26. 26
    

    New Jersey Devils

    (28-27-2)

    Elo: 14740 this week

    No. 26: New Jersey Devils, same as last week. No games this week. 28-27-2 on the season, 58 points.

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27. 27
    

    Philadelphia Flyers

    (25-20-11)

    Elo: 14730 this week

    The Philadelphia Flyers hold at No. 27. They had the week off. Season: 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 can't get out of the No. 28 spot. Idle week — no games played. Season: 22-29-6 (50 pts).

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29. 29
    

    Anaheim Ducks

    (30-23-3)

    Elo: 14650 this week

    No. 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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30. 30
    

    Vancouver Canucks

    (18-33-6)

    Elo: 14490 this week

    The Vancouver Canucks stay stuck at No. 30. They had the week off. 18-33-6 on the season, 42 points.

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31. 31
    

    Chicago Blackhawks

    (22-26-9)

    Elo: 14310 this week

    No. 31 again for the Chicago Blackhawks. Not much going right. No games this week. Season: 22-26-9 (53 pts).

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32. 32
    

    San Jose Sharks

    (27-24-4)

    Elo: 14280 this week

    No. 32 again for the San Jose Sharks. Not much going right. No games this week. Season: 27-24-4 (58 pts).

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