NHL Power Rankings — Week 23 (Mar 17 – Mar 23, 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

   (44-13-9)

   Elo: 1572-5 this week7-day: 1-3-0xGF% 57.5CF% 59.1

   No. 1 again for the Colorado Avalanche. Nobody's knocking them off. Went 1-3-0 on the week (-4 goal differential). The 5-on-5 play was strong: 57.5% expected goals share. Season: 44-13-9 (97 pts).

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2. 2
   

   Dallas Stars

   (42-15-10)

   Elo: 1562-2 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 48.9CF% 46.1

   No. 2 again for the Dallas Stars. Nobody's knocking them off. Went 3-1-0 on the week (+4 goal differential). Sitting at 42-15-10, 94 points on the year.

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3. 3
   

   Carolina Hurricanes

   (42-18-6)

   Elo: 15520 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 61.5CF% 60.9

   The Carolina Hurricanes stay put at No. 3. Hard to argue with that. Went 2-1-0 on the week (+1 goal differential). 61.5% xGF at even strength. That's about as good as it gets. 42-18-6 on the season, 90 points.

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4. 4
   

   Tampa Bay Lightning

   (40-21-4)

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

   The Tampa Bay Lightning hold at No. 4. Went 1-2-0 on the week (-2 goal differential). Below-average 5-on-5 play at 42.7% xGF. Sitting at 40-21-4, 84 points on the year.

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5. 5
   

   Buffalo Sabres

   (41-20-6)

   Elo: 1532-3 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 64.3CF% 58.9

   No movement for the Buffalo Sabres at No. 5. A 2-1-0 record this week (+3 goal differential). At 5-on-5 they were dominant: 64.3% of the expected goals. 41-20-6 on the season, 88 points.

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6. 6
   

   Vegas Golden Knights

   (31-22-14)

   Elo: 1520+5 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 53.2CF% 52.4

   The Vegas Golden Knights tick up a spot to No. 6. A 2-1-0 record this week (+7 goal differential). Results are outpacing the chances they're creating — worth watching. Season: 31-22-14 (76 pts).

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7. 7
   

   Minnesota Wild

   (38-18-12)

   Elo: 1519-8 this week7-day: 1-2-1xGF% 59.5CF% 59.1

   The Minnesota Wild dip a spot to No. 7. Posted a 1-2-1 week. 59.1% Corsi — they owned the shot share. Season: 38-18-12 (88 pts).

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8. 8
   

   Washington Capitals

   (33-27-8)

   Elo: 15170 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 47.6CF% 50.2

   The Washington Capitals hold at No. 8. Went 1-1-1 on the week (-3 goal differential). Sitting at 33-27-8, 74 points on the year.

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9. 9
   

   Ottawa Senators

   (34-23-9)

   Elo: 1516+1 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 53.9CF% 55.0

   The Ottawa Senators climb to No. 9. A 2-1-0 record this week (+4 goal differential). 34-23-9 on the season, 77 points.

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10. 10
    

    Winnipeg Jets

    (28-28-10)

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

    No. 10 for the Winnipeg Jets, down 1. A 2-2-0 record this week (-3 goal differential). A 39.5% Corsi share means they spent too much time in their own end. 28-28-10 on the season, 66 points.

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11. 11
    

    Pittsburgh Penguins

    (34-18-15)

    Elo: 1512+5 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 44.7CF% 44.1

    No. 11 for the Pittsburgh Penguins, up 2 from last week. Went 2-1-1 on the week (+1 goal differential). Below-average 5-on-5 play at 44.7% xGF. Season: 34-18-15 (83 pts).

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12. 12
    

    Edmonton Oilers

    (33-26-9)

    Elo: 15110 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 57.3CF% 48.6

    The Edmonton Oilers hold at No. 12. A 2-1-1 record this week (-3 goal differential). The 5-on-5 play was strong: 57.3% expected goals share. Sitting at 33-26-9, 75 points on the year.

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13. 13
    

    Montreal Canadiens

    (36-20-10)

    Elo: 1509-4 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 51.6CF% 50.9

    The Montreal Canadiens slip to No. 13. A 2-2-0 record this week. Season: 36-20-10 (82 pts).

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14. 14
    

    Los Angeles Kings

    (28-24-15)

    Elo: 1506+3 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 51.9CF% 49.5

    Up 4 to No. 14 for the Los Angeles Kings. Posted a 2-1-1 week (+1 goal differential). Season: 28-24-15 (71 pts).

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15. 15
    

    Detroit Red Wings

    (37-23-8)

    Elo: 1504+0 this week7-day: 1-2-1xGF% 52.6CF% 45.6

    The Detroit Red Wings dip a spot to No. 15. Posted a 1-2-1 week (-2 goal differential). 37-23-8 on the season, 82 points.

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16. 16
    

    Toronto Maple Leafs

    (29-27-12)

    Elo: 1504+6 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 31.8CF% 35.5

    Up 3 to No. 16 for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Went 2-1-1 on the week (+1 goal differential). 35.5% Corsi. They were chasing the puck more than they'd like. Their actual scoring ran well ahead of expectations this week. Season: 29-27-12 (70 pts).

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17. 17
    

    Utah Mammoth

    (35-27-6)

    Elo: 15030 this week7-day: 1-2-1xGF% 56.7CF% 55.5

    No. 17 for the Utah Mammoth, down 2. Went 1-2-1 on the week (-4 goal differential). Solid 5-on-5 numbers with a 56.7% xGF share. 35-27-6 on the season, 76 points.

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18. 18
    

    Florida Panthers

    (33-30-3)

    Elo: 1502-3 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 47.8CF% 53.6

    The Florida Panthers dip a spot to No. 18. A 2-1-0 record this week (-2 goal differential). Season: 33-30-3 (69 pts).

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19. 19
    

    Boston Bruins

    (37-23-7)

    Elo: 1502-4 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 52.3CF% 50.5

    Down 3 to No. 19 for the Boston Bruins after a rough stretch. Went 2-1-1 on the week (-1 goal differential). Sitting at 37-23-7, 81 points on the year.

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20. 20
    

    Columbus Blue Jackets

    (34-21-11)

    Elo: 1500+0 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 65.0CF% 56.4

    The Columbus Blue Jackets climb to No. 20. A 2-0-1 record this week (+3 goal differential). Their 5-on-5 numbers were elite this week — 65.0% xGF. Season: 34-21-11 (79 pts).

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21. 21
    

    New York Islanders

    (38-24-5)

    Elo: 1497-1 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 53.7CF% 53.3

    The New York Islanders dip a spot to No. 21. A 2-1-0 record this week (+1 goal differential). Season: 38-24-5 (81 pts).

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22. 22
    

    St. Louis Blues

    (27-30-10)

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

    No movement for the St. Louis Blues at No. 22. A 2-1-1 record this week (+1 goal differential). The 5-on-5 numbers weren't great: 43.6% expected goals share. Sitting at 27-30-10, 64 points on the year.

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23. 23
    

    Seattle Kraken

    (31-26-9)

    Elo: 1480+4 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 48.7CF% 48.7

    No movement for the Seattle Kraken at No. 23. A 2-2-0 record this week (+1 goal differential). 31-26-9 on the season, 71 points.

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24. 24
    

    New York Rangers

    (28-31-8)

    Elo: 1478+4 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 48.5CF% 47.4

    The New York Rangers move up 3 spots to No. 24. A 3-1-0 record this week (+6 goal differential). Season: 28-31-8 (64 pts).

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25. 25
    

    New Jersey Devils

    (34-31-2)

    Elo: 14750 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 50.5CF% 54.7

    No. 25: New Jersey Devils, same as last week. Posted a 2-1-0 week (+2 goal differential). 34-31-2 on the season, 70 points.

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26. 26
    

    Nashville Predators

    (29-28-9)

    Elo: 1473-3 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 35.5CF% 44.2

    No movement for the Nashville Predators at No. 26. Posted a 1-1-1 week (-1 goal differential). 35.5% xGF at even strength. That's not going to cut it. Sitting at 29-28-9, 67 points on the year.

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27. 27
    

    Philadelphia Flyers

    (31-23-12)

    Elo: 1473+4 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 41.3CF% 40.9

    The Philadelphia Flyers tick up a spot to No. 27. Posted a 2-0-1 week (+3 goal differential). Their 5-on-5 numbers are ugly — just 41.3% xGF. Results are outpacing the chances they're creating — worth watching. 31-23-12 on the season, 74 points.

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28. 28
    

    Calgary Flames

    (26-34-7)

    Elo: 1472-2 this week7-day: 1-3-0xGF% 46.6CF% 51.0

    Calgary Flames: No. 28, dropping 4 from last week. Went 1-3-0 on the week (-7 goal differential). Sitting at 26-34-7, 59 points on the year.

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29. 29
    

    Anaheim Ducks

    (37-27-3)

    Elo: 1469-1 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 60.0CF% 57.9

    No. 29 again for the Anaheim Ducks. Not much going right. Went 2-2-0 on the week. Their 5-on-5 numbers were elite this week — 60.0% xGF. 37-27-3 on the season, 77 points.

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30. 30
    

    Vancouver Canucks

    (20-38-8)

    Elo: 1440-3 this week7-day: 1-1-0xGF% 61.5CF% 55.6

    No. 30 again for the Vancouver Canucks. Not much going right. Posted a 1-1-0 week (-2 goal differential). 61.5% xGF at even strength. That's about as good as it gets. The results don't match the chances they're creating — they should be better. 20-38-8 on the season, 48 points.

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31. 31
    

    San Jose Sharks

    (32-27-6)

    Elo: 1436+6 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 44.2CF% 43.4

    No. 31 again for the San Jose Sharks. Not much going right. Posted a 2-2-0 week (-2 goal differential). Below-average 5-on-5 play at 44.2% xGF. 32-27-6 on the season, 70 points.

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32. 32
    

    Chicago Blackhawks

    (25-30-11)

    Elo: 1429-1 this week7-day: 1-1-0xGF% 32.4CF% 40.0

    The Chicago Blackhawks can't get out of the No. 32 spot. A 1-1-0 record this week (-3 goal differential). A 40.0% Corsi share means they spent too much time in their own end. Sitting at 25-30-11, 61 points on the year.

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