NHL Power Rankings — Week 24 (Mar 23 – Mar 29, 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

   (46-13-10)

   Elo: 1573+2 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 61.1CF% 64.8

   The Colorado Avalanche remain firmly entrenched at No. 1, maintaining their position among the league's elite. They posted a 2-1-1 record this week, being outscored by opponents 12-10. At 5-on-5, they dominated possession with a remarkable 61.1% expected goals share — the kind of performance that signals a team firing on all cylinders and creating far more scoring chances than they allow. Despite the underlying metrics, their actual goal share lagged behind expectations — a sign of bad puck luck or poor finishing that could correct itself. They dominated shot attempts with 64.8% Corsi, controlling the pace of play. Season record: 46-13-10 (102 pts).

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2. 2
   

   Dallas Stars

   (43-16-11)

   Elo: 1559-4 this week7-day: 1-2-1xGF% 45.3CF% 41.9

   The Dallas Stars remain firmly entrenched at No. 2, maintaining their position among the league's elite. They posted a 1-2-1 record this week, being outscored by opponents 12-8. A 45.3% xGF at 5-on-5 suggests they were outplayed at even strength, relying on special teams or goaltending to stay competitive. A 41.9% Corsi indicates they were consistently outshot and spent too much time in the defensive zone. Season record: 43-16-11 (97 pts).

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3. 3
   

   Carolina Hurricanes

   (45-19-6)

   Elo: 1552+0 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 52.5CF% 56.7

   The Carolina Hurricanes remain firmly entrenched at No. 3, maintaining their position among the league's elite. They posted a 3-1-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 16-14. A 52.5% xGF at 5-on-5 reflects solid underlying play on both sides of the puck. They dominated shot attempts with 56.7% Corsi, controlling the pace of play. Season record: 45-19-6 (96 pts).

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4. 4
   

   Tampa Bay Lightning

   (43-21-5)

   Elo: 1552+8 this week7-day: 3-0-1xGF% 56.7CF% 57.2

   The Tampa Bay Lightning hold steady at No. 4. They posted a 3-0-1 record this week, outscoring opponents 20-10. Their 56.7% expected goals share at 5-on-5 demonstrates strong territorial control, generating more quality scoring opportunities than opponents. They dominated shot attempts with 57.2% Corsi, controlling the pace of play. Season record: 43-21-5 (91 pts).

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5. 5
   

   Buffalo Sabres

   (44-20-7)

   Elo: 1540+8 this week7-day: 3-0-1xGF% 47.1CF% 48.9

   The Buffalo Sabres hold steady at No. 5. They posted a 3-0-1 record this week, outscoring opponents 16-7. Their 47.1% xGF at 5-on-5 was slightly below average, indicating room for improvement in generating quality chances. They scored at a rate well above their expected goals, suggesting favorable bounces or clutch finishing that may not be sustainable. Season record: 44-20-7 (95 pts).

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6. 6
   

   Washington Capitals

   (35-27-9)

   Elo: 1522+5 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 49.2CF% 44.3

   The Washington Capitals climbed 2 spots to No. 6. They posted a 2-0-1 record this week, outscoring opponents 8-5. Season record: 35-27-9 (79 pts).

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   Ottawa Senators

   (36-24-9)

   Elo: 1518+3 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 65.0CF% 59.4

   The Ottawa Senators climbed 2 spots to No. 7. They posted a 2-1-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 9-8. At 5-on-5, they dominated possession with a remarkable 65.0% 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 59.4% Corsi, controlling the pace of play. Season record: 36-24-9 (81 pts).

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8. 8
   

   Minnesota Wild

   (40-19-12)

   Elo: 1516-3 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 51.5CF% 49.8

   The Minnesota Wild slipped 1 spot to No. 8. They posted a 2-1-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 7-6. Season record: 40-19-12 (92 pts).

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9. 9
   

   Vegas Golden Knights

   (32-25-14)

   Elo: 1514-6 this week7-day: 1-3-0xGF% 62.0CF% 62.1

   The Vegas Golden Knights tumbled 3 spots to No. 9 after a difficult stretch. They posted a 1-3-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 12-4. At 5-on-5, they dominated possession with a remarkable 62.0% expected goals share — the kind of performance that signals a team firing on all cylinders and creating far more scoring chances than they allow. Despite the underlying metrics, their actual goal share lagged behind expectations — a sign of bad puck luck or poor finishing that could correct itself. They dominated shot attempts with 62.1% Corsi, controlling the pace of play. Season record: 32-25-14 (78 pts).

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10. 10
    

    Winnipeg Jets

    (29-29-12)

    Elo: 1511-3 this week7-day: 1-1-2xGF% 56.3CF% 54.7

    The Winnipeg Jets hold steady at No. 10. They posted a 1-1-2 record this week, being outscored by opponents 17-11. Their 56.3% 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: 29-29-12 (70 pts).

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11. 11
    

    Montreal Canadiens

    (38-21-10)

    Elo: 15090 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 61.9CF% 58.4

    The Montreal Canadiens climbed 1 spot to No. 11. They posted a 2-1-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 11-8. At 5-on-5, they dominated possession with a remarkable 61.9% 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 58.4% Corsi, controlling the pace of play. Season record: 38-21-10 (86 pts).

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12. 12
    

    Pittsburgh Penguins

    (35-19-16)

    Elo: 1509-3 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 43.1CF% 41.8

    The Pittsburgh Penguins climbed 1 spot to No. 12. They posted a 2-1-1 record this week, outscoring opponents 18-17. A 43.1% xGF at 5-on-5 suggests they were outplayed at even strength, relying on special teams or goaltending to stay competitive. A 41.8% Corsi indicates they were consistently outshot and spent too much time in the defensive zone. Season record: 35-19-16 (86 pts).

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13. 13
    

    Boston Bruins

    (39-23-8)

    Elo: 1508+6 this week7-day: 2-0-2xGF% 41.1CF% 41.9

    The Boston Bruins surged 4 spots to No. 13, up from No. 17 last week. They posted a 2-0-2 record this week, outscoring opponents 15-10. Their 41.1% 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 41.9% Corsi indicates they were consistently outshot and spent too much time in the defensive zone. Season record: 39-23-8 (86 pts).

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14. 14
    

    Edmonton Oilers

    (34-28-9)

    Elo: 1507-4 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 47.4CF% 46.2

    The Edmonton Oilers tumbled 3 spots to No. 14 after a difficult stretch. They posted a 1-2-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 12-7. Their 47.4% xGF at 5-on-5 was slightly below average, indicating room for improvement in generating quality chances. Season record: 34-28-9 (77 pts).

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15. 15
    

    Columbus Blue Jackets

    (37-22-11)

    Elo: 1506+5 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 55.7CF% 52.0

    The Columbus Blue Jackets surged 4 spots to No. 15, up from No. 19 last week. They posted a 3-1-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 16-7. Their 55.7% expected goals share at 5-on-5 demonstrates strong territorial control, generating more quality scoring opportunities than opponents. Season record: 37-22-11 (85 pts).

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    Detroit Red Wings

    (38-24-8)

    Elo: 1504-1 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 49.8CF% 47.0

    The Detroit Red Wings climbed 2 spots to No. 16. They posted a 2-1-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 10-7. Season record: 38-24-8 (84 pts).

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    Utah Mammoth

    (37-28-6)

    Elo: 15030 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 48.1CF% 48.6

    The Utah Mammoth surged 3 spots to No. 17, up from No. 20 last week. They posted a 3-1-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 15-10. Season record: 37-28-6 (80 pts).

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18. 18
    

    Los Angeles Kings

    (28-25-17)

    Elo: 1502-4 this week7-day: 1-1-2xGF% 52.8CF% 51.7

    The Los Angeles Kings tumbled 3 spots to No. 18 after a difficult stretch. They posted a 1-1-2 record this week, being outscored by opponents 13-11. A 52.8% xGF at 5-on-5 reflects solid underlying play on both sides of the puck. Season record: 28-25-17 (73 pts).

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19. 19
    

    Florida Panthers

    (34-32-3)

    Elo: 1500-3 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 53.0CF% 57.4

    The Florida Panthers tumbled 3 spots to No. 19 after a difficult stretch. They posted a 1-2-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 9-7. A 53.0% xGF at 5-on-5 reflects solid underlying play on both sides of the puck. They dominated shot attempts with 57.4% Corsi, controlling the pace of play. Season record: 34-32-3 (71 pts).

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20. 20
    

    Toronto Maple Leafs

    (29-29-13)

    Elo: 1498-6 this week7-day: 0-2-1xGF% 38.1CF% 39.3

    It was a rough week for the Toronto Maple Leafs, who plummeted 6 spots from No. 14 to No. 20. They went winless at 0-2-1, being outscored 12-6 in 3 games. Their 38.1% 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 39.3% Corsi indicates they were consistently outshot and spent too much time in the defensive zone. Season record: 29-29-13 (71 pts).

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    New York Islanders

    (40-26-5)

    Elo: 1498+1 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 40.5CF% 46.5

    The New York Islanders hold steady at No. 21. They posted a 2-2-0 record this week, being outscored by opponents 11-9. 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. Season record: 40-26-5 (85 pts).

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    St. Louis Blues

    (28-30-11)

    Elo: 1494+3 this week7-day: 1-0-1xGF% 65.4CF% 61.5

    The St. Louis Blues hold steady at No. 22. They posted a 1-0-1 record this week, outscoring opponents 4-3. At 5-on-5, they dominated possession with a remarkable 65.4% 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 61.5% Corsi, controlling the pace of play. Season record: 28-30-11 (67 pts).

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23. 23
    

    Nashville Predators

    (33-28-9)

    Elo: 1480+7 this week7-day: 4-0-0xGF% 42.7CF% 43.1

    The Nashville Predators surged 4 spots to No. 23, up from No. 27 last week. They had a perfect 4-0-0 week, outscoring opponents 14-7 across 4 games. A 42.7% 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. A 43.1% Corsi indicates they were consistently outshot and spent too much time in the defensive zone. Season record: 33-28-9 (75 pts).

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24. 24
    

    Philadelphia Flyers

    (34-23-12)

    Elo: 1477+4 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 53.6CF% 43.6

    The Philadelphia Flyers surged 4 spots to No. 24, up from No. 28 last week. They had a perfect 3-0-0 week, outscoring opponents 11-6 across 3 games. A 53.6% xGF at 5-on-5 reflects solid underlying play on both sides of the puck. A 43.6% Corsi indicates they were consistently outshot and spent too much time in the defensive zone. Season record: 34-23-12 (80 pts).

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    New Jersey Devils

    (35-32-2)

    Elo: 1476+1 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 58.2CF% 57.6

    The New Jersey Devils hold steady at No. 25. They posted a 2-1-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 11-8. At 5-on-5, they dominated possession with a remarkable 58.2% 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 57.6% Corsi, controlling the pace of play. Season record: 35-32-2 (72 pts).

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26. 26
    

    Calgary Flames

    (29-34-7)

    Elo: 1476+4 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 48.2CF% 47.7

    The Calgary Flames hold steady at No. 26. They posted a 3-1-0 record this week, outscoring opponents 12-10. Season record: 29-34-7 (65 pts).

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27. 27
    

    Anaheim Ducks

    (39-27-4)

    Elo: 1473+4 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 43.8CF% 47.5

    The Anaheim Ducks climbed 2 spots to No. 27. They posted a 2-0-1 record this week, outscoring opponents 12-9. A 43.8% xGF at 5-on-5 suggests they were outplayed at even strength, relying on special teams or goaltending to stay competitive. Season record: 39-27-4 (82 pts).

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28. 28
    

    New York Rangers

    (28-33-9)

    Elo: 1472-6 this week7-day: 0-3-1xGF% 43.3CF% 47.1

    The New York Rangers tumbled 5 spots to No. 28 after a difficult stretch. They went winless at 0-3-1, being outscored 19-9 in 4 games. A 43.3% xGF at 5-on-5 suggests they were outplayed at even strength, relying on special teams or goaltending to stay competitive. Season record: 28-33-9 (65 pts).

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29. 29
    

    Seattle Kraken

    (31-29-9)

    Elo: 1472-8 this week7-day: 0-3-0xGF% 45.6CF% 42.3

    The Seattle Kraken tumbled 5 spots to No. 29 after a difficult stretch. They went winless at 0-3-0, being outscored 14-5 in 3 games. A 45.6% xGF at 5-on-5 suggests they were outplayed at even strength, relying on special teams or goaltending to stay competitive. Despite the underlying metrics, their actual goal share lagged behind expectations — a sign of bad puck luck or poor finishing that could correct itself. A 42.3% Corsi indicates they were consistently outshot and spent too much time in the defensive zone. Season record: 31-29-9 (71 pts).

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30. 30
    

    Vancouver Canucks

    (21-40-8)

    Elo: 1438-2 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 35.9CF% 38.8

    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 11-8. 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 38.8% Corsi indicates they were consistently outshot and spent too much time in the defensive zone. Season record: 21-40-8 (50 pts).

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31. 31
    

    Chicago Blackhawks

    (26-31-13)

    Elo: 1430+2 this week7-day: 1-1-2xGF% 44.2CF% 45.7

    The Chicago Blackhawks climbed 1 spot to No. 31. They posted a 1-1-2 record this week, being outscored by opponents 12-8. A 44.2% xGF at 5-on-5 suggests they were outplayed at even strength, relying on special teams or goaltending to stay competitive. Season record: 26-31-13 (65 pts).

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32. 32
    

    San Jose Sharks

    (32-30-6)

    Elo: 1429-7 this week7-day: 0-3-0xGF% 55.2CF% 56.2

    The San Jose Sharks slipped 1 spot to No. 32. They went winless at 0-3-0, being outscored 14-4 in 3 games. Their 55.2% 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. They dominated shot attempts with 56.2% Corsi, controlling the pace of play. Season record: 32-30-6 (70 pts).

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