NHL Power Rankings — Week 22 (Mar 9 – Mar 15, 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

   (43-10-9)

   Elo: 1580+3 this week7-day: 4-0-0xGF% 53.8CF% 55.3

   The Colorado Avalanche remain firmly entrenched at No. 1, maintaining their position among the league's elite. They had a perfect 4-0-0 week, outscoring opponents 17-9 across 4 games. A 53.8% xGF at 5-on-5 reflects solid underlying play on both sides of the puck. Season record: 43-10-9 (95 pts).

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   Dallas Stars

   (39-14-10)

   Elo: 1562+2 this week7-day: 3-0-1xGF% 67.4CF% 61.2

   The Dallas Stars remain firmly entrenched at No. 2, maintaining their position among the league's elite. They posted a 3-0-1 record this week, outscoring opponents 20-10. At 5-on-5, they dominated possession with a remarkable 67.4% expected goals share — the kind of performance that signals a team firing on all cylinders and creating far more scoring chances than they allow. They dominated shot attempts with 61.2% Corsi, controlling the pace of play. Season record: 39-14-10 (88 pts).

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   Carolina Hurricanes

   (40-17-6)

   Elo: 1553+2 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 57.4CF% 63.6

   The Carolina Hurricanes climbed 1 spot to No. 3. They posted a 2-2-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 17-14. Their 57.4% expected goals share at 5-on-5 demonstrates strong territorial control, generating more quality scoring opportunities than opponents. They dominated shot attempts with 63.6% Corsi, controlling the pace of play. Season record: 40-17-6 (86 pts).

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   Tampa Bay Lightning

   (39-19-4)

   Elo: 1549-6 this week7-day: 1-3-0xGF% 52.8CF% 51.6

   The Tampa Bay Lightning slipped 1 spot to No. 4. They posted a 1-3-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 19-14. A 52.8% xGF at 5-on-5 reflects solid underlying play on both sides of the puck. Season record: 39-19-4 (82 pts).

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   Buffalo Sabres

   (39-19-6)

   Elo: 1534+11 this week7-day: 4-0-0xGF% 48.7CF% 50.0

   The Buffalo Sabres climbed 1 spot to No. 5. They had a perfect 4-0-0 week, outscoring opponents 19-12 across 4 games. Their Elo climbed +11 to 1534. Season record: 39-19-6 (84 pts).

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   Minnesota Wild

   (37-16-11)

   Elo: 1525+7 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 43.2CF% 47.7

   The Minnesota Wild climbed 2 spots to No. 6. They posted a 2-0-1 record this week, outscoring opponents 11-6. A 43.2% xGF at 5-on-5 suggests they were outplayed at even strength, relying on special teams or goaltending to stay competitive. They scored at a rate well above their expected goals, suggesting favorable bounces or clutch finishing that may not be sustainable. Season record: 37-16-11 (85 pts).

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   Vegas Golden Knights

   (29-21-14)

   Elo: 1518-9 this week7-day: 1-3-0xGF% 56.4CF% 55.7

   The Vegas Golden Knights slipped 2 spots to No. 7. They posted a 1-3-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 14-10. Their 56.4% expected goals share at 5-on-5 demonstrates strong territorial control, generating more quality scoring opportunities than opponents. Season record: 29-21-14 (72 pts).

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   Winnipeg Jets

   (26-26-10)

   Elo: 1516+3 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 56.6CF% 58.1

   The Winnipeg Jets climbed 1 spot to No. 8. They had a perfect 3-0-0 week, outscoring opponents 10-5 across 3 games. Their 56.6% expected goals share at 5-on-5 demonstrates strong territorial control, generating more quality scoring opportunities than opponents. They dominated shot attempts with 58.1% Corsi, controlling the pace of play. Season record: 26-26-10 (62 pts).

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   Washington Capitals

   (31-26-7)

   Elo: 1515-6 this week7-day: 0-2-0xGF% 48.1CF% 41.2

   The Washington Capitals slipped 2 spots to No. 9. They went winless at 0-2-0, being outscored 6-3 in 2 games. A 41.2% Corsi indicates they were consistently outshot and spent too much time in the defensive zone. Season record: 31-26-7 (69 pts).

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    Ottawa Senators

    (31-22-9)

    Elo: 1512+6 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 56.6CF% 54.7

    The Ottawa Senators surged 4 spots to No. 10, up from No. 14 last week. They posted a 2-0-1 record this week, outscoring opponents 15-10. Their 56.6% expected goals share at 5-on-5 demonstrates strong territorial control, generating more quality scoring opportunities than opponents. Season record: 31-22-9 (71 pts).

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    Montreal Canadiens

    (34-18-10)

    Elo: 1511-1 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 45.3CF% 45.9

    The Montreal Canadiens hold steady at No. 11. They posted a 1-1-1 record this week, being outscored by opponents 16-14. A 45.3% xGF at 5-on-5 suggests they were outplayed at even strength, relying on special teams or goaltending to stay competitive. Season record: 34-18-10 (78 pts).

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    Edmonton Oilers

    (31-25-8)

    Elo: 1507+1 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 53.3CF% 46.4

    The Edmonton Oilers climbed 1 spot to No. 12. They posted a 2-1-0 record this week. A 53.3% xGF at 5-on-5 reflects solid underlying play on both sides of the puck. Season record: 31-25-8 (70 pts).

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    Pittsburgh Penguins

    (32-17-14)

    Elo: 1507-7 this week7-day: 1-2-1xGF% 56.6CF% 55.0

    The Pittsburgh Penguins tumbled 3 spots to No. 13 after a difficult stretch. They posted a 1-2-1 record this week, being outscored by opponents 15-10. Their 56.6% expected goals share at 5-on-5 demonstrates strong territorial control, generating more quality scoring opportunities than opponents. Despite the underlying metrics, their actual goal share lagged behind expectations — a sign of bad puck luck or poor finishing that could correct itself. Season record: 32-17-14 (78 pts).

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    Utah Mammoth

    (34-25-4)

    Elo: 1507+7 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 50.9CF% 52.6

    The Utah Mammoth made the week's most dramatic leap, vaulting 6 spots from No. 20 to No. 14. They had a perfect 3-0-0 week, outscoring opponents 11-6 across 3 games. Season record: 34-25-4 (72 pts).

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    Detroit Red Wings

    (36-21-7)

    Elo: 1507-1 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 48.8CF% 46.4

    The Detroit Red Wings climbed 2 spots to No. 15. They posted a 2-1-1 record this week, outscoring opponents 11-9. Season record: 36-21-7 (79 pts).

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    Boston Bruins

    (35-22-6)

    Elo: 1505+2 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 46.1CF% 50.1

    The Boston Bruins climbed 2 spots to No. 16. They posted a 2-1-1 record this week, being outscored by opponents 13-12. Their 46.1% xGF at 5-on-5 was slightly below average, indicating room for improvement in generating quality chances. Season record: 35-22-6 (76 pts).

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    Florida Panthers

    (31-29-3)

    Elo: 1503-2 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 45.8CF% 51.0

    The Florida Panthers slipped 1 spot to No. 17. They posted a 1-2-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 10-6. A 45.8% xGF at 5-on-5 suggests they were outplayed at even strength, relying on special teams or goaltending to stay competitive. Season record: 31-29-3 (65 pts).

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    Los Angeles Kings

    (25-23-14)

    Elo: 1502-1 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 50.9CF% 47.6

    The Los Angeles Kings tumbled 3 spots to No. 18 after a difficult stretch. They posted a 1-2-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 11-10. Season record: 25-23-14 (64 pts).

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    Toronto Maple Leafs

    (27-26-11)

    Elo: 1501-6 this week7-day: 0-2-2xGF% 45.3CF% 44.8

    It was a rough week for the Toronto Maple Leafs, who plummeted 7 spots from No. 12 to No. 19. They went winless at 0-2-2, being outscored 18-9 in 4 games. A 45.3% xGF at 5-on-5 suggests they were outplayed at even strength, relying on special teams or goaltending to stay competitive. Season record: 27-26-11 (65 pts).

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    Columbus Blue Jackets

    (32-21-9)

    Elo: 1497+5 this week7-day: 3-0-1xGF% 51.4CF% 49.5

    The Columbus Blue Jackets climbed 1 spot to No. 20. They posted a 3-0-1 record this week, outscoring opponents 16-13. Season record: 32-21-9 (73 pts).

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    New York Islanders

    (36-23-5)

    Elo: 1497-5 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 46.6CF% 52.8

    The New York Islanders slipped 2 spots to No. 21. They posted a 1-2-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 11-6. Their 46.6% xGF at 5-on-5 was slightly below average, indicating room for improvement in generating quality chances. Season record: 36-23-5 (77 pts).

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    St. Louis Blues

    (25-29-9)

    Elo: 1490+7 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 53.3CF% 47.7

    The St. Louis Blues hold steady at No. 22. They had a perfect 3-0-0 week, outscoring opponents 10-4 across 3 games. A 53.3% xGF at 5-on-5 reflects solid underlying play on both sides of the puck. They scored at a rate well above their expected goals, suggesting favorable bounces or clutch finishing that may not be sustainable. Season record: 25-29-9 (59 pts).

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    Seattle Kraken

    (29-24-9)

    Elo: 1480-6 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 40.5CF% 38.2

    The Seattle Kraken hold steady at No. 23. They posted a 1-2-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 11-8. Their 40.5% expected goals share at 5-on-5 is a major red flag — they were thoroughly outchanced at even strength, and if the results don't match, regression is likely coming. A 38.2% Corsi indicates they were consistently outshot and spent too much time in the defensive zone. Season record: 29-24-9 (67 pts).

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    Calgary Flames

    (25-30-7)

    Elo: 1479-2 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 38.3CF% 41.7

    The Calgary Flames hold steady at No. 24. They posted a 1-2-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 14-7. Their 38.3% expected goals share at 5-on-5 is a major red flag — they were thoroughly outchanced at even strength, and if the results don't match, regression is likely coming. A 41.7% Corsi indicates they were consistently outshot and spent too much time in the defensive zone. Season record: 25-30-7 (57 pts).

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    New Jersey Devils

    (32-30-2)

    Elo: 1475+3 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 54.8CF% 57.6

    The New Jersey Devils climbed 2 spots to No. 25. They posted a 3-1-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 15-10. Their 54.8% expected goals share at 5-on-5 demonstrates strong territorial control, generating more quality scoring opportunities than opponents. They dominated shot attempts with 57.6% Corsi, controlling the pace of play. Season record: 32-30-2 (66 pts).

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    Nashville Predators

    (28-27-8)

    Elo: 1473-2 this week7-day: 1-3-0xGF% 48.7CF% 47.1

    The Nashville Predators slipped 1 spot to No. 26. They posted a 1-3-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 13-12. Season record: 28-27-8 (64 pts).

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    Philadelphia Flyers

    (29-22-11)

    Elo: 1473-2 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 41.9CF% 43.9

    The Philadelphia Flyers slipped 1 spot to No. 27. They posted a 2-1-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 8-7. Their 41.9% expected goals share at 5-on-5 is a major red flag — they were thoroughly outchanced at even strength, and if the results don't match, regression is likely coming. A 43.9% Corsi indicates they were consistently outshot and spent too much time in the defensive zone. Season record: 29-22-11 (69 pts).

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    New York Rangers

    (24-30-8)

    Elo: 1468+0 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 49.9CF% 52.3

    The New York Rangers climbed 1 spot to No. 28. They posted a 1-1-1 record this week. Season record: 24-30-8 (56 pts).

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    Anaheim Ducks

    (35-25-3)

    Elo: 1467-2 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 45.3CF% 48.3

    The Anaheim Ducks slipped 1 spot to No. 29. They posted a 2-2-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 15-12. A 45.3% xGF at 5-on-5 suggests they were outplayed at even strength, relying on special teams or goaltending to stay competitive. Season record: 35-25-3 (73 pts).

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    Vancouver Canucks

    (19-36-8)

    Elo: 1445+1 this week7-day: 1-2-1xGF% 34.7CF% 35.2

    The Vancouver Canucks hold at No. 30, unable to gain ground in the standings. They posted a 1-2-1 record this week, being outscored by opponents 18-13. Their 34.7% expected goals share at 5-on-5 is a major red flag — they were thoroughly outchanced at even strength, and if the results don't match, regression is likely coming. A 35.2% Corsi indicates they were consistently outshot and spent too much time in the defensive zone. Season record: 19-36-8 (46 pts).

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    San Jose Sharks

    (30-25-6)

    Elo: 1433+3 this week7-day: 1-0-2xGF% 54.4CF% 50.4

    The San Jose Sharks climbed 1 spot to No. 31. They posted a 1-0-2 record this week. Their 54.4% expected goals share at 5-on-5 demonstrates strong territorial control, generating more quality scoring opportunities than opponents. Season record: 30-25-6 (66 pts).

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    Chicago Blackhawks

    (23-29-11)

    Elo: 1429-2 this week7-day: 0-1-2xGF% 46.6CF% 46.3

    The Chicago Blackhawks slipped 1 spot to No. 32. They went winless at 0-1-2, being outscored 13-8 in 3 games. Their 46.6% xGF at 5-on-5 was slightly below average, indicating room for improvement in generating quality chances. Season record: 23-29-11 (57 pts).

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