NHL Power Rankings — Week 23 (Mar 16 – Mar 22, 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

   (44-12-9)

   Elo: 1576-5 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 55.9CF% 58.1

   The Colorado Avalanche remain firmly entrenched at No. 1, maintaining their position among the league's elite. They posted a 1-2-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 9-8. Their 55.9% 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: 44-12-9 (97 pts).

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2. 2
   

   Dallas Stars

   (42-14-10)

   Elo: 1566+4 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 48.5CF% 45.7

   The Dallas Stars remain firmly entrenched at No. 2, maintaining their position among the league's elite. They had a perfect 3-0-0 week, outscoring opponents 12-5 across 3 games. They scored at a rate well above their expected goals, suggesting favorable bounces or clutch finishing that may not be sustainable. Season record: 42-14-10 (94 pts).

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3. 3
   

   Carolina Hurricanes

   (42-18-6)

   Elo: 1552-1 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 61.5CF% 60.9

   The Carolina Hurricanes remain firmly entrenched at No. 3, maintaining their position among the league's elite. They posted a 2-1-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 10-9. At 5-on-5, they dominated possession with a remarkable 61.5% 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 60.9% Corsi, controlling the pace of play. Season record: 42-18-6 (90 pts).

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4. 4
   

   Tampa Bay Lightning

   (40-21-4)

   Elo: 1545-5 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 42.7CF% 47.2

   The Tampa Bay Lightning hold steady at No. 4. They posted a 1-2-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 10-8. A 42.7% xGF at 5-on-5 suggests they were outplayed at even strength, relying on special teams or goaltending to stay competitive. Season record: 40-21-4 (84 pts).

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5. 5
   

   Buffalo Sabres

   (41-20-6)

   Elo: 1532-2 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 64.3CF% 58.9

   The Buffalo Sabres hold steady at No. 5. They posted a 2-1-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 10-7. At 5-on-5, they dominated possession with a remarkable 64.3% 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 58.9% Corsi, controlling the pace of play. Season record: 41-20-6 (88 pts).

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6. 6
   

   Vegas Golden Knights

   (31-22-14)

   Elo: 1520+2 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 53.2CF% 52.4

   The Vegas Golden Knights climbed 1 spot to No. 6. They posted a 2-1-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 11-4. A 53.2% 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: 31-22-14 (76 pts).

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7. 7
   

   Minnesota Wild

   (38-18-12)

   Elo: 1519-6 this week7-day: 1-2-1xGF% 59.5CF% 59.1

   The Minnesota Wild slipped 1 spot to No. 7. They posted a 1-2-1 record this week. At 5-on-5, they dominated possession with a remarkable 59.5% 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 59.1% Corsi, controlling the pace of play. Season record: 38-18-12 (88 pts).

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8. 8
   

   Washington Capitals

   (33-27-8)

   Elo: 15170 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 50.8CF% 48.4

   The Washington Capitals climbed 1 spot to No. 8. They posted a 2-1-1 record this week, outscoring opponents 12-11. Season record: 33-27-8 (74 pts).

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   Ottawa Senators

   (34-23-9)

   Elo: 1516+1 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 55.4CF% 55.1

   The Ottawa Senators climbed 1 spot to No. 9. They posted a 3-1-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 13-7. Their 55.4% expected goals share at 5-on-5 demonstrates strong territorial control, generating more quality scoring opportunities than opponents. Season record: 34-23-9 (77 pts).

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10. 10
    

    Winnipeg Jets

    (28-28-10)

    Elo: 1515-1 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 35.9CF% 39.5

    The Winnipeg Jets slipped 2 spots to No. 10. They posted a 2-2-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 13-10. Their 35.9% 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 39.5% Corsi indicates they were consistently outshot and spent too much time in the defensive zone. Season record: 28-28-10 (66 pts).

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11. 11
    

    Edmonton Oilers

    (33-26-9)

    Elo: 1511+4 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 57.3CF% 48.6

    The Edmonton Oilers climbed 1 spot to No. 11. They posted a 2-1-1 record this week, being outscored by opponents 14-11. Their 57.3% expected goals share at 5-on-5 demonstrates strong territorial control, generating more quality scoring opportunities than opponents. Season record: 33-26-9 (75 pts).

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12. 12
    

    Montreal Canadiens

    (36-20-10)

    Elo: 1509-2 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 51.6CF% 50.9

    The Montreal Canadiens slipped 1 spot to No. 12. They posted a 2-2-0 record this week. Season record: 36-20-10 (82 pts).

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13. 13
    

    Pittsburgh Penguins

    (33-18-15)

    Elo: 1508+1 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 46.9CF% 46.2

    The Pittsburgh Penguins hold steady at No. 13. They posted a 1-1-1 record this week, being outscored by opponents 14-10. Their 46.9% xGF at 5-on-5 was slightly below average, indicating room for improvement in generating quality chances. Season record: 33-18-15 (81 pts).

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14. 14
    

    Toronto Maple Leafs

    (29-27-12)

    Elo: 1504+3 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 31.8CF% 35.5

    The Toronto Maple Leafs surged 5 spots to No. 14, up from No. 19 last week. They posted a 2-1-1 record this week, outscoring opponents 13-12. Their 31.8% 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. They scored at a rate well above their expected goals, suggesting favorable bounces or clutch finishing that may not be sustainable. A 35.5% Corsi indicates they were consistently outshot and spent too much time in the defensive zone. Season record: 29-27-12 (70 pts).

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15. 15
    

    Los Angeles Kings

    (27-24-15)

    Elo: 1503+0 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 56.0CF% 51.1

    The Los Angeles Kings surged 3 spots to No. 15, up from No. 18 last week. They posted a 2-1-1 record this week, being outscored by opponents 14-13. Their 56.0% expected goals share at 5-on-5 demonstrates strong territorial control, generating more quality scoring opportunities than opponents. Season record: 27-24-15 (69 pts).

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16. 16
    

    Florida Panthers

    (33-30-3)

    Elo: 15020 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 47.8CF% 53.6

    The Florida Panthers climbed 1 spot to No. 16. They posted a 2-1-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 10-8. Their 47.8% xGF at 5-on-5 was slightly below average, indicating room for improvement in generating quality chances. Season record: 33-30-3 (69 pts).

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17. 17
    

    Boston Bruins

    (37-23-6)

    Elo: 1502-3 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 56.1CF% 55.0

    The Boston Bruins slipped 1 spot to No. 17. They posted a 2-1-0 record this week. Their 56.1% expected goals share at 5-on-5 demonstrates strong territorial control, generating more quality scoring opportunities than opponents. Season record: 37-23-6 (80 pts).

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18. 18
    

    Detroit Red Wings

    (36-23-8)

    Elo: 1502-5 this week7-day: 0-2-1xGF% 53.7CF% 47.5

    The Detroit Red Wings tumbled 3 spots to No. 18 after a difficult stretch. They went winless at 0-2-1, being outscored 11-6 in 3 games. A 53.7% xGF at 5-on-5 reflects solid underlying play on both sides of the puck. 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: 36-23-8 (80 pts).

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19. 19
    

    Columbus Blue Jackets

    (34-21-11)

    Elo: 1500+4 this week7-day: 2-0-2xGF% 56.4CF% 53.7

    The Columbus Blue Jackets climbed 1 spot to No. 19. They posted a 2-0-2 record this week, outscoring opponents 12-10. Their 56.4% expected goals share at 5-on-5 demonstrates strong territorial control, generating more quality scoring opportunities than opponents. Season record: 34-21-11 (79 pts).

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20. 20
    

    Utah Mammoth

    (34-27-6)

    Elo: 1499-7 this week7-day: 0-2-2xGF% 55.0CF% 54.5

    It was a rough week for the Utah Mammoth, who plummeted 6 spots from No. 14 to No. 20. They went winless at 0-2-2, being outscored 15-7 in 4 games. Their 55.0% 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: 34-27-6 (74 pts).

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21. 21
    

    New York Islanders

    (38-24-5)

    Elo: 14970 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 53.7CF% 53.3

    The New York Islanders hold steady at No. 21. They posted a 2-1-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 9-8. A 53.7% xGF at 5-on-5 reflects solid underlying play on both sides of the puck. Season record: 38-24-5 (81 pts).

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22. 22
    

    St. Louis Blues

    (27-30-10)

    Elo: 1491+1 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 43.6CF% 48.6

    The St. Louis Blues hold steady at No. 22. They posted a 2-1-1 record this week, outscoring opponents 11-10. A 43.6% xGF at 5-on-5 suggests they were outplayed at even strength, relying on special teams or goaltending to stay competitive. Season record: 27-30-10 (64 pts).

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23. 23
    

    New York Rangers

    (28-30-8)

    Elo: 1481+10 this week7-day: 4-0-0xGF% 48.2CF% 44.8

    The New York Rangers surged 5 spots to No. 23, up from No. 28 last week. They had a perfect 4-0-0 week, outscoring opponents 20-7 across 4 games. Their Elo climbed +10 to 1481. They scored at a rate well above their expected goals, suggesting favorable bounces or clutch finishing that may not be sustainable. Season record: 28-30-8 (64 pts).

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24. 24
    

    Seattle Kraken

    (31-26-9)

    Elo: 1480+0 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 48.7CF% 48.7

    The Seattle Kraken slipped 1 spot to No. 24. They posted a 2-2-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 14-13. Season record: 31-26-9 (71 pts).

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25. 25
    

    New Jersey Devils

    (33-31-2)

    Elo: 14750 this week7-day: 1-1-0xGF% 46.5CF% 51.0

    The New Jersey Devils hold steady at No. 25. They posted a 1-1-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 10-9. Their 46.5% xGF at 5-on-5 was slightly below average, indicating room for improvement in generating quality chances. Season record: 33-31-2 (68 pts).

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26. 26
    

    Calgary Flames

    (26-33-7)

    Elo: 1475-2 this week7-day: 1-3-0xGF% 44.0CF% 50.3

    The Calgary Flames slipped 2 spots to No. 26. They posted a 1-3-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 18-10. A 44.0% xGF at 5-on-5 suggests they were outplayed at even strength, relying on special teams or goaltending to stay competitive. Season record: 26-33-7 (59 pts).

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27. 27
    

    Nashville Predators

    (29-28-9)

    Elo: 1473+1 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 35.5CF% 44.2

    The Nashville Predators slipped 1 spot to No. 27. They posted a 1-1-1 record this week, being outscored by opponents 9-8. Their 35.5% 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. Season record: 29-28-9 (67 pts).

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28. 28
    

    Philadelphia Flyers

    (31-23-12)

    Elo: 1473+4 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 44.4CF% 45.1

    The Philadelphia Flyers slipped 1 spot to No. 28. They posted a 2-1-1 record this week, being outscored by opponents 11-10. A 44.4% xGF at 5-on-5 suggests they were outplayed at even strength, relying on special teams or goaltending to stay competitive. Season record: 31-23-12 (74 pts).

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29. 29
    

    Anaheim Ducks

    (37-27-3)

    Elo: 1469+3 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 60.0CF% 57.9

    The Anaheim Ducks hold at No. 29, unable to gain ground in the standings. They posted a 2-2-0 record this week. At 5-on-5, they dominated possession with a remarkable 60.0% 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 57.9% Corsi, controlling the pace of play. Season record: 37-27-3 (77 pts).

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30. 30
    

    Vancouver Canucks

    (20-38-8)

    Elo: 1440-3 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 55.5CF% 52.9

    The Vancouver Canucks hold at No. 30, unable to gain ground in the standings. They posted a 1-2-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 10-6. Their 55.5% 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: 20-38-8 (48 pts).

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31. 31
    

    San Jose Sharks

    (32-27-6)

    Elo: 1436+4 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 44.2CF% 43.4

    The San Jose Sharks hold at No. 31, unable to gain ground in the standings. They posted a 2-2-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 17-15. A 44.2% xGF at 5-on-5 suggests they were outplayed at even strength, relying on special teams or goaltending to stay competitive. A 43.4% Corsi indicates they were consistently outshot and spent too much time in the defensive zone. Season record: 32-27-6 (70 pts).

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32. 32
    

    Chicago Blackhawks

    (25-30-11)

    Elo: 1429-1 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 39.7CF% 43.7

    The Chicago Blackhawks hold at No. 32, unable to gain ground in the standings. They posted a 2-1-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 8-6. Their 39.7% 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 43.7% Corsi indicates they were consistently outshot and spent too much time in the defensive zone. Season record: 25-30-11 (61 pts).

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