NHL Power Rankings — Week 21 (Mar 3 – Mar 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
(40-10-9)Elo: 1578+3 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 59.3CF% 61.6No. 1 again for the Colorado Avalanche. Nobody's knocking them off. Went 3-1-0 on the week (+3 goal differential). At 5-on-5 they were dominant: 59.3% of the expected goals. 40-10-9 on the season, 89 points.
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Dallas Stars
(37-14-9)Elo: 1560+4 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 67.9CF% 63.9The Dallas Stars tick up a spot to No. 2. Perfect 3-0-0 week with a 13-4 goal edge. They ran the shot clock at 63.9% Corsi. Season: 37-14-9 (83 pts).
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Tampa Bay Lightning
(38-16-4)Elo: 1555-4 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 57.5CF% 56.1No. 3 for the Tampa Bay Lightning, down 1. Posted a 1-2-0 week (-3 goal differential). 56.1% Corsi — they owned the shot share. 38-16-4 on the season, 80 points.
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Carolina Hurricanes
(38-16-6)Elo: 1551+2 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 55.8CF% 62.5The Carolina Hurricanes hold at No. 4. A 2-1-0 record this week (+3 goal differential). Shot attempts tilted heavily in their favor at 62.5% Corsi. 38-16-6 on the season, 82 points.
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Vegas Golden Knights
(28-18-14)Elo: 1527-2 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 58.9CF% 56.1The Vegas Golden Knights hold at No. 5. Posted a 1-2-0 week (-4 goal differential). Shot attempts tilted heavily in their favor at 56.1% Corsi. The results don't match the chances they're creating — they should be better. 28-18-14 on the season, 70 points.
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Buffalo Sabres
(35-19-6)Elo: 1523+10 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 52.5CF% 53.9Buffalo Sabres: No. 6, up from 10 last week. A clean 3-0-0 across 3 games, winning the goal battle 11-5. 35-19-6 on the season, 76 points.
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Washington Capitals
(31-24-7)Elo: 1521+2 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 50.6CF% 50.4No movement for the Washington Capitals at No. 7. Posted a 2-1-0 week (-1 goal differential). 31-24-7 on the season, 69 points.
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Minnesota Wild
(35-16-10)Elo: 1518-3 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 44.7CF% 41.4No. 8 for the Minnesota Wild, down 2. A 1-2-0 record this week (-2 goal differential). Just 41.4% Corsi — opponents had the run of play. Sitting at 35-16-10, 80 points on the year.
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Winnipeg Jets
(23-26-10)Elo: 1514-1 this week7-day: 1-0-2xGF% 48.6CF% 51.5No. 9: Winnipeg Jets, same as last week. Posted a 1-0-2 week (-1 goal differential). 23-26-10 on the season, 56 points.
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Pittsburgh Penguins
(31-15-13)Elo: 1514+5 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 44.9CF% 42.9Pittsburgh Penguins: No. 10, up from 14 last week. Went 2-0-1 on the week (+7 goal differential). A 42.9% Corsi share means they spent too much time in their own end. Results are outpacing the chances they're creating — worth watching. Sitting at 31-15-13, 75 points on the year.
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Montreal Canadiens
(33-17-9)Elo: 1512+2 this week7-day: 1-0-1xGF% 43.3CF% 48.0The Montreal Canadiens climb to No. 11. A 1-0-1 record this week (+3 goal differential). 43.3% xGF at 5-on-5 — they were on the wrong side of the chances. Sitting at 33-17-9, 75 points on the year.
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Detroit Red Wings
(35-20-6)Elo: 1508+1 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 43.5CF% 45.0The Detroit Red Wings move up 4 spots to No. 12. A 2-1-0 record this week. 43.5% xGF at 5-on-5 — they were on the wrong side of the chances. Season: 35-20-6 (76 pts).
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Toronto Maple Leafs
(27-24-10)Elo: 1507-9 this week7-day: 0-3-1xGF% 40.2CF% 43.1The Toronto Maple Leafs slide 5 spots to No. 13. Couldn't get a win — 0-3-1, outscored 17-7. Just 43.1% Corsi — opponents had the run of play. 27-24-10 on the season, 64 points.
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Edmonton Oilers
(29-24-8)Elo: 1507-3 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 56.2CF% 52.5The Edmonton Oilers slide 3 spots to No. 14. Went 1-2-0 on the week (+5 goal differential). The 5-on-5 play was strong: 56.2% expected goals share. Sitting at 29-24-8, 66 points on the year.
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Ottawa Senators
(29-22-8)Elo: 1506+3 this week7-day: 1-0-1xGF% 59.1CF% 55.8The Ottawa Senators move up 3 spots to No. 15. Posted a 1-0-1 week (+2 goal differential). At 5-on-5 they were dominant: 59.1% of the expected goals. Season: 29-22-8 (66 pts).
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Florida Panthers
(30-27-3)Elo: 1505-3 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 56.5CF% 51.4The Florida Panthers slip to No. 16. A 1-2-0 record this week (+2 goal differential). Solid 5-on-5 numbers with a 56.5% xGF share. 30-27-3 on the season, 63 points.
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Boston Bruins
(33-21-5)Elo: 15030 this week7-day: 1-1-0xGF% 37.3CF% 45.5The Boston Bruins climb to No. 17. Posted a 1-1-0 week. 37.3% xGF at even strength. That's not going to cut it. 33-21-5 on the season, 71 points.
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Los Angeles Kings
(24-22-14)Elo: 1502-7 this week7-day: 1-3-0xGF% 43.0CF% 43.8Down 5 to No. 18 for the Los Angeles Kings after a rough stretch. A 1-3-0 record this week (-9 goal differential). The 5-on-5 numbers weren't great: 43.0% expected goals share. Sitting at 24-22-14, 62 points on the year.
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New York Islanders
(35-21-5)Elo: 1502+4 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 46.6CF% 48.2No. 19 for the New York Islanders, up 1 from last week. Swept the week at 3-0-0 — 13 goals for, 10 against. Sitting at 35-21-5, 75 points on the year.
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Utah Mammoth
(31-25-4)Elo: 1500-4 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 52.6CF% 54.2Down 3 to No. 20 for the Utah Mammoth after a rough stretch. Went 1-2-0 on the week (-3 goal differential). 31-25-4 on the season, 66 points.
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Columbus Blue Jackets
(30-21-8)Elo: 1492-3 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 54.4CF% 50.9The Columbus Blue Jackets hold at No. 21. Went 1-1-1 on the week (-2 goal differential). The 5-on-5 play was strong: 54.4% expected goals share. Season: 30-21-8 (68 pts).
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Seattle Kraken
(29-22-9)Elo: 1486+1 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 41.8CF% 37.9No movement for the Seattle Kraken at No. 22. Posted a 2-2-0 week (-2 goal differential). Got outchanced badly at 5-on-5 with a 41.8% xGF share. Sitting at 29-22-9, 67 points on the year.
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St. Louis Blues
(22-29-9)Elo: 1483+3 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 45.0CF% 51.5No. 23 for the St. Louis Blues, up 1 from last week. Posted a 2-1-0 week (+4 goal differential). 45.0% xGF at 5-on-5 — they were on the wrong side of the chances. Results are outpacing the chances they're creating — worth watching. Season: 22-29-9 (53 pts).
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Calgary Flames
(24-28-7)Elo: 14810 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 50.7CF% 47.5No. 24 for the Calgary Flames, down 1. Posted a 1-1-1 week. Season: 24-28-7 (55 pts).
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Philadelphia Flyers
(28-21-11)Elo: 1475+2 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 49.0CF% 46.2The Philadelphia Flyers climb to No. 25. Posted a 3-1-0 week (+2 goal differential). Season: 28-21-11 (67 pts).
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Nashville Predators
(27-25-8)Elo: 14750 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 49.8CF% 51.2The Nashville Predators slip to No. 26. A 1-1-1 record this week (-1 goal differential). Season: 27-25-8 (62 pts).
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New Jersey Devils
(29-29-2)Elo: 1472-2 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 50.0CF% 49.6No. 27 for the New Jersey Devils, down 1. Went 1-2-0 on the week (-2 goal differential). 29-29-2 on the season, 60 points.
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Anaheim Ducks
(33-23-3)Elo: 1469+4 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 43.1CF% 47.3No. 28 for the Anaheim Ducks, up 1 from last week. A clean 3-0-0 across 3 games, winning the goal battle 14-11. Below-average 5-on-5 play at 43.1% xGF. Season: 33-23-3 (69 pts).
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New York Rangers
(23-29-8)Elo: 1468-1 this week7-day: 1-0-2xGF% 57.8CF% 57.3No. 29 for the New York Rangers, down 1. Went 1-0-2 on the week (-1 goal differential). Shot attempts tilted heavily in their favor at 57.3% Corsi. 23-29-8 on the season, 54 points.
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Vancouver Canucks
(18-35-7)Elo: 1444-5 this week7-day: 0-2-1xGF% 40.5CF% 39.7The Vancouver Canucks can't get out of the No. 30 spot. A winless 0-2-1 week. Got outscored 14-4. Their 5-on-5 numbers are ugly — just 40.5% xGF. The results don't match the chances they're creating — they should be better. Sitting at 18-35-7, 43 points on the year.
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Chicago Blackhawks
(23-28-9)Elo: 14310 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 42.2CF% 41.2The Chicago Blackhawks can't get out of the No. 31 spot. A 1-2-0 record this week. A 41.2% Corsi share means they spent too much time in their own end. Sitting at 23-28-9, 55 points on the year.
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San Jose Sharks
(29-25-4)Elo: 1430+1 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 59.9CF% 58.4No. 32 again for the San Jose Sharks. Not much going right. Posted a 2-1-0 week (-1 goal differential). 58.4% Corsi — they owned the shot share. Season: 29-25-4 (62 pts).
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