NHL Power Rankings — Week 22 (Mar 10 – Mar 16, 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+0 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 49.8CF% 51.0No. 1 again for the Colorado Avalanche. Nobody's knocking them off. A clean 3-0-0 across 3 games, winning the goal battle 13-7. Season: 43-10-9 (95 pts).
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Dallas Stars
(39-14-10)Elo: 1562-1 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 62.8CF% 57.3Still No. 2: the Dallas Stars. Went 2-0-1 on the week (+5 goal differential). At 5-on-5 they were dominant: 62.8% of the expected goals. 39-14-10 on the season, 88 points.
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Carolina Hurricanes
(40-17-6)Elo: 1553+2 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 55.2CF% 58.8The Carolina Hurricanes tick up a spot to No. 3. Went 2-1-0 on the week (+4 goal differential). 58.8% Corsi — they owned the shot share. Sitting at 40-17-6, 86 points on the year.
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Tampa Bay Lightning
(39-19-4)Elo: 1549-3 this week7-day: 1-3-0xGF% 52.8CF% 51.6The Tampa Bay Lightning slip to No. 4. A 1-3-0 record this week (-5 goal differential). Season: 39-19-4 (82 pts).
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Buffalo Sabres
(39-19-6)Elo: 1534+8 this week7-day: 4-0-0xGF% 48.7CF% 50.0The Buffalo Sabres tick up a spot to No. 5. A clean 4-0-0 across 4 games, winning the goal battle 19-12. Sitting at 39-19-6, 84 points on the year.
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Minnesota Wild
(37-16-11)Elo: 1525+3 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 43.2CF% 47.7The Minnesota Wild tick up 2 spots to No. 6. Posted a 2-0-1 week (+5 goal differential). The 5-on-5 numbers weren't great: 43.2% expected goals share. Their actual scoring ran well ahead of expectations this week. Sitting at 37-16-11, 85 points on the year.
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Vegas Golden Knights
(29-21-14)Elo: 1518-6 this week7-day: 1-3-0xGF% 56.4CF% 55.7No. 7 for the Vegas Golden Knights, down 2. Went 1-3-0 on the week (-4 goal differential). Solid 5-on-5 numbers with a 56.4% xGF share. Sitting at 29-21-14, 72 points on the year.
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Washington Capitals
(32-26-7)Elo: 15170 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 52.5CF% 42.3The Washington Capitals dip a spot to No. 8. Went 1-2-0 on the week (+1 goal differential). 42.3% Corsi. They were chasing the puck more than they'd like. Sitting at 32-26-7, 71 points on the year.
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Winnipeg Jets
(26-26-10)Elo: 1516+3 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 56.6CF% 58.1The Winnipeg Jets hold at No. 9. A clean 3-0-0 across 3 games, winning the goal battle 10-5. 58.1% Corsi — they owned the shot share. 26-26-10 on the season, 62 points.
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Ottawa Senators
(32-22-9)Elo: 1515+9 this week7-day: 3-0-1xGF% 57.8CF% 54.9Up 5 to No. 10 for the Ottawa Senators. Went 3-0-1 on the week (+7 goal differential). The 5-on-5 play was strong: 57.8% expected goals share. Sitting at 32-22-9, 73 points on the year.
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Montreal Canadiens
(34-18-10)Elo: 1511+3 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 45.3CF% 45.9The Montreal Canadiens hold at No. 11. Posted a 1-1-1 week (-2 goal differential). Below-average 5-on-5 play at 45.3% xGF. Sitting at 34-18-10, 78 points on the year.
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Edmonton Oilers
(31-25-8)Elo: 1507+1 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 53.3CF% 46.4No. 12 for the Edmonton Oilers, up 2 from last week. Went 2-1-0 on the week. 31-25-8 on the season, 70 points.
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Pittsburgh Penguins
(32-17-14)Elo: 1507-4 this week7-day: 1-2-1xGF% 56.6CF% 55.0Down 3 to No. 13 for the Pittsburgh Penguins after a rough stretch. Went 1-2-1 on the week (-5 goal differential). The 5-on-5 play was strong: 56.6% expected goals share. 32-17-14 on the season, 78 points.
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Detroit Red Wings
(36-21-7)Elo: 1507-1 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 51.1CF% 47.3No. 14 for the Detroit Red Wings, down 2. Posted a 1-1-1 week. Season: 36-21-7 (79 pts).
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Utah Mammoth
(34-25-5)Elo: 1506+3 this week7-day: 3-0-1xGF% 49.3CF% 51.9Utah Mammoth: No. 15, up from 20 last week. Went 3-0-1 on the week (+4 goal differential). Season: 34-25-5 (73 pts).
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Boston Bruins
(35-22-6)Elo: 15050 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 46.1CF% 50.1No. 16 for the Boston Bruins, up 1 from last week. Went 2-1-1 on the week (-1 goal differential). Sitting at 35-22-6, 76 points on the year.
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Florida Panthers
(31-29-3)Elo: 1503+1 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 45.8CF% 51.0No. 17 for the Florida Panthers, down 1. A 1-2-0 record this week (-4 goal differential). The 5-on-5 numbers weren't great: 45.8% expected goals share. Sitting at 31-29-3, 65 points on the year.
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Los Angeles Kings
(26-23-14)Elo: 15020 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 61.2CF% 54.5No. 18: Los Angeles Kings, same as last week. Went 2-1-0 on the week (+2 goal differential). 61.2% xGF at even strength. That's about as good as it gets. 26-23-14 on the season, 66 points.
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Toronto Maple Leafs
(27-26-11)Elo: 1501-6 this week7-day: 0-2-1xGF% 43.7CF% 42.3No. 19 now for the Toronto Maple Leafs, down 6 spots. That hurts. Rough week: 0-2-1 with a 15-7 goal deficit. A 42.3% Corsi share means they spent too much time in their own end. 27-26-11 on the season, 65 points.
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New York Islanders
(36-23-5)Elo: 1497-5 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 46.6CF% 52.8The New York Islanders slip to No. 20. Went 1-2-0 on the week (-5 goal differential). Sitting at 36-23-5, 77 points on the year.
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Columbus Blue Jackets
(32-21-10)Elo: 1496+2 this week7-day: 2-0-2xGF% 47.1CF% 50.3The Columbus Blue Jackets hold at No. 21. A 2-0-2 record this week (+1 goal differential). Sitting at 32-21-10, 74 points on the year.
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St. Louis Blues
(25-29-9)Elo: 1490+7 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 53.3CF% 47.7The St. Louis Blues climb to No. 22. Went 3-0-0, outscoring opponents 10-4. They're scoring at a pace the underlying numbers don't fully support. 25-29-9 on the season, 59 points.
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Seattle Kraken
(29-24-9)Elo: 1480-6 this week7-day: 0-2-0xGF% 42.7CF% 45.7No. 23 for the Seattle Kraken, down 1. Couldn't get a win — 0-2-0, outscored 10-6. Below-average 5-on-5 play at 42.7% xGF. Season: 29-24-9 (67 pts).
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Calgary Flames
(25-31-7)Elo: 1477-2 this week7-day: 1-3-0xGF% 39.0CF% 45.5The Calgary Flames hold at No. 24. A 1-3-0 record this week (-11 goal differential). Their 5-on-5 numbers are ugly — just 39.0% xGF. Season: 25-31-7 (57 pts).
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New Jersey Devils
(32-30-2)Elo: 14750 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 54.8CF% 57.6The New Jersey Devils climb to No. 25. Went 3-1-0 on the week (+5 goal differential). 57.6% Corsi — they owned the shot share. Season: 32-30-2 (66 pts).
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Nashville Predators
(28-27-8)Elo: 1473+1 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 44.9CF% 43.7The Nashville Predators hold at No. 26. A 1-2-0 record this week (+1 goal differential). The 5-on-5 numbers weren't great: 44.9% expected goals share. Season: 28-27-8 (64 pts).
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New York Rangers
(25-30-8)Elo: 1471+4 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 47.1CF% 47.4The New York Rangers climb to No. 27. Went 2-1-0 on the week (+5 goal differential). 25-30-8 on the season, 58 points.
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Philadelphia Flyers
(29-23-11)Elo: 1469-6 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 46.7CF% 48.0Down 3 to No. 28 for the Philadelphia Flyers after a rough stretch. A 1-2-0 record this week (-6 goal differential). Sitting at 29-23-11, 69 points on the year.
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Anaheim Ducks
(35-25-3)Elo: 1467+0 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 45.3CF% 48.3No. 29 for the Anaheim Ducks, down 1. Posted a 2-2-0 week (-3 goal differential). Below-average 5-on-5 play at 45.3% xGF. 35-25-3 on the season, 73 points.
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Vancouver Canucks
(19-37-8)Elo: 1442-2 this week7-day: 1-2-1xGF% 39.6CF% 39.1The Vancouver Canucks can't get out of the No. 30 spot. A 1-2-1 record this week (-2 goal differential). 39.1% Corsi. They were chasing the puck more than they'd like. 19-37-8 on the season, 46 points.
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San Jose Sharks
(30-25-6)Elo: 14330 this week7-day: 1-0-2xGF% 54.4CF% 50.4The San Jose Sharks tick up a spot to No. 31. Went 1-0-2 on the week. The 5-on-5 play was strong: 54.4% expected goals share. Season: 30-25-6 (66 pts).
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Chicago Blackhawks
(24-29-11)Elo: 1430-2 this week7-day: 1-1-2xGF% 49.1CF% 47.5The Chicago Blackhawks slip to No. 32. Went 1-1-2 on the week (-4 goal differential). Sitting at 24-29-11, 59 points on the year.
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