NHL Power Rankings — Week 24 (Mar 24 – Mar 30, 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: 2-0-1xGF% 61.0CF% 65.6No. 1 again for the Colorado Avalanche. Nobody's knocking them off. A 2-0-1 record this week (+3 goal differential). At 5-on-5 they were dominant: 61.0% of the expected goals. Sitting at 46-13-10, 102 points on the year.
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Dallas Stars
(43-16-11)Elo: 1559-4 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 41.7CF% 40.5Still No. 2: the Dallas Stars. Went 1-1-1 on the week (-1 goal differential). Their 5-on-5 numbers are ugly — just 41.7% xGF. 43-16-11 on the season, 97 points.
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Carolina Hurricanes
(45-19-6)Elo: 1552+3 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 52.5CF% 56.7Still No. 3: the Carolina Hurricanes. Went 3-1-0 on the week (+2 goal differential). 56.7% Corsi — they owned the shot share. Sitting at 45-19-6, 96 points on the year.
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Tampa Bay Lightning
(43-21-5)Elo: 1552+5 this week7-day: 3-0-1xGF% 56.7CF% 57.2No. 4: Tampa Bay Lightning, same as last week. Posted a 3-0-1 week (+10 goal differential). 57.2% Corsi — they owned the shot share. Season: 43-21-5 (91 pts).
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Buffalo Sabres
(44-20-7)Elo: 1540+5 this week7-day: 3-0-1xGF% 47.1CF% 48.9No. 5: Buffalo Sabres, same as last week. A 3-0-1 record this week (+9 goal differential). They're scoring at a pace the underlying numbers don't fully support. Season: 44-20-7 (95 pts).
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Washington Capitals
(35-27-9)Elo: 1522+5 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 49.2CF% 44.3The Washington Capitals climb to No. 6. Posted a 2-0-1 week (+3 goal differential). Season: 35-27-9 (79 pts).
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Ottawa Senators
(37-24-9)Elo: 1521+5 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 63.2CF% 58.7No. 7 for the Ottawa Senators, up 2 from last week. Posted a 3-1-0 week (+2 goal differential). Shot attempts tilted heavily in their favor at 58.7% Corsi. Sitting at 37-24-9, 83 points on the year.
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Minnesota Wild
(40-19-12)Elo: 1516-4 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 51.5CF% 49.8The Minnesota Wild dip a spot to No. 8. A 2-1-0 record this week (+1 goal differential). 40-19-12 on the season, 92 points.
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Vegas Golden Knights
(32-25-14)Elo: 1514-3 this week7-day: 1-3-0xGF% 62.0CF% 62.1Down 3 to No. 9 for the Vegas Golden Knights after a rough stretch. A 1-3-0 record this week (-8 goal differential). At 5-on-5 they were dominant: 62.0% of the expected goals. The results don't match the chances they're creating — they should be better. Sitting at 32-25-14, 78 points on the year.
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Winnipeg Jets
(29-29-12)Elo: 1511-3 this week7-day: 1-1-2xGF% 56.3CF% 54.7No. 10: Winnipeg Jets, same as last week. A 1-1-2 record this week (-6 goal differential). Solid 5-on-5 numbers with a 56.3% xGF share. Sitting at 29-29-12, 70 points on the year.
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Montreal Canadiens
(38-21-10)Elo: 15090 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 61.9CF% 58.4The Montreal Canadiens climb to No. 11. Posted a 2-1-0 week (+3 goal differential). They ran the shot clock at 58.4% Corsi. Season: 38-21-10 (86 pts).
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Pittsburgh Penguins
(35-19-16)Elo: 1509-3 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 46.7CF% 42.9The Pittsburgh Penguins dip a spot to No. 12. Went 1-1-1 on the week (-4 goal differential). 42.9% Corsi. They were chasing the puck more than they'd like. Season: 35-19-16 (86 pts).
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Boston Bruins
(39-23-8)Elo: 1508+6 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 40.9CF% 43.4No. 13 this week for the Boston Bruins, up 6 from last week. That's the biggest climb in the rankings. A 2-0-1 record this week (+6 goal differential). Just 43.4% Corsi — opponents had the run of play. Their actual scoring ran well ahead of expectations this week. Season: 39-23-8 (86 pts).
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Edmonton Oilers
(34-28-9)Elo: 1507-6 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 47.4CF% 46.2No. 14 for the Edmonton Oilers, down 2. Went 1-2-0 on the week (-5 goal differential). Sitting at 34-28-9, 77 points on the year.
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Columbus Blue Jackets
(37-22-11)Elo: 1506+2 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 55.7CF% 52.0Up 5 to No. 15 for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Went 3-1-0 on the week (+9 goal differential). 55.7% xGF at evens — they were the better team by the numbers. 37-22-11 on the season, 85 points.
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Detroit Red Wings
(38-24-8)Elo: 1504-1 this week7-day: 1-1-0xGF% 51.8CF% 50.5The Detroit Red Wings dip a spot to No. 16. A 1-1-0 record this week. Sitting at 38-24-8, 84 points on the year.
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Utah Mammoth
(37-28-6)Elo: 15030 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 46.7CF% 47.6No movement for the Utah Mammoth at No. 17. A 2-1-0 record this week (+2 goal differential). Sitting at 37-28-6, 80 points on the year.
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Los Angeles Kings
(28-25-17)Elo: 1502-4 this week7-day: 0-1-2xGF% 51.8CF% 53.0Los Angeles Kings: No. 18, dropping 4 from last week. A winless 0-1-2 week. Got outscored 12-7. Sitting at 28-25-17, 73 points on the year.
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Florida Panthers
(34-32-3)Elo: 1500+1 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 53.0CF% 57.4No. 19 for the Florida Panthers, down 1. Went 1-2-0 on the week (-2 goal differential). 57.4% Corsi — they owned the shot share. Sitting at 34-32-3, 71 points on the year.
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Toronto Maple Leafs
(29-29-13)Elo: 1498-3 this week7-day: 0-2-1xGF% 38.1CF% 39.3Down 4 to No. 20 for the Toronto Maple Leafs after a rough stretch. Went 0-2-1, outscored 12-6. Got outchanced badly at 5-on-5 with a 38.1% xGF share. Sitting at 29-29-13, 71 points on the year.
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New York Islanders
(40-26-5)Elo: 1498-2 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 40.5CF% 46.5No. 21: New York Islanders, same as last week. Went 2-2-0 on the week (-2 goal differential). Their 5-on-5 numbers are ugly — just 40.5% xGF. Season: 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% 61.5No movement for the St. Louis Blues at No. 22. Posted a 1-0-1 week (+1 goal differential). Shot attempts tilted heavily in their favor at 61.5% Corsi. 28-30-11 on the season, 67 points.
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Nashville Predators
(33-28-9)Elo: 1480+6 this week7-day: 4-0-0xGF% 42.7CF% 43.1Up 3 to No. 23 for the Nashville Predators. Went 4-0-0, outscoring opponents 14-7. Just 43.1% Corsi — opponents had the run of play. They're scoring at a pace the underlying numbers don't fully support. Sitting at 33-28-9, 75 points on the year.
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Philadelphia Flyers
(34-23-12)Elo: 1477+4 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 53.6CF% 43.6The Philadelphia Flyers move up 3 spots to No. 24. A clean 3-0-0 across 3 games, winning the goal battle 11-6. 43.6% Corsi. They were chasing the puck more than they'd like. 34-23-12 on the season, 80 points.
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New Jersey Devils
(35-32-2)Elo: 1476+1 this week7-day: 1-1-0xGF% 57.6CF% 55.3No. 25: New Jersey Devils, same as last week. A 1-1-0 record this week (+2 goal differential). Solid 5-on-5 numbers with a 57.6% xGF share. 35-32-2 on the season, 72 points.
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Calgary Flames
(29-34-7)Elo: 1476+4 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 45.4CF% 43.9No. 26 for the Calgary Flames, up 2 from last week. A clean 3-0-0 across 3 games, winning the goal battle 10-5. The 5-on-5 numbers weren't great: 45.4% expected goals share. Their actual scoring ran well ahead of expectations this week. Sitting at 29-34-7, 65 points on the year.
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Anaheim Ducks
(39-27-4)Elo: 1473+4 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 43.8CF% 47.5No. 27 for the Anaheim Ducks, up 2 from last week. Went 2-0-1 on the week (+3 goal differential). The 5-on-5 numbers weren't great: 43.8% expected goals share. Season: 39-27-4 (82 pts).
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Seattle Kraken
(31-29-9)Elo: 1472-5 this week7-day: 0-3-0xGF% 45.6CF% 42.3Down 5 to No. 28 for the Seattle Kraken after a rough stretch. Rough week: 0-3-0 with a 14-5 goal deficit. Below-average 5-on-5 play at 45.6% xGF. The results don't match the chances they're creating — they should be better. Sitting at 31-29-9, 71 points on the year.
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New York Rangers
(28-34-9)Elo: 1469-9 this week7-day: 0-3-1xGF% 41.5CF% 45.0New York Rangers: No. 29, dropping 5 from last week. Went 0-3-1, outscored 17-9. Their 5-on-5 numbers are ugly — just 41.5% xGF. 28-34-9 on the season, 65 points.
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Vancouver Canucks
(21-40-8)Elo: 1438-5 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 35.9CF% 38.8The Vancouver Canucks can't get out of the No. 30 spot. Posted a 1-2-0 week (-3 goal differential). Their 5-on-5 numbers are ugly — just 35.9% xGF. 21-40-8 on the season, 50 points.
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Chicago Blackhawks
(26-31-13)Elo: 1430+2 this week7-day: 1-1-2xGF% 44.2CF% 45.7The Chicago Blackhawks tick up a spot to No. 31. Went 1-1-2 on the week (-4 goal differential). The 5-on-5 numbers weren't great: 44.2% expected goals share. 26-31-13 on the season, 65 points.
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San Jose Sharks
(32-30-6)Elo: 1429-5 this week7-day: 0-3-0xGF% 55.2CF% 56.2The San Jose Sharks dip a spot to No. 32. Rough week: 0-3-0 with a 14-4 goal deficit. They ran the shot clock at 56.2% Corsi. Their scoring hasn't caught up to the quality looks they're generating. Season: 32-30-6 (70 pts).
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