NHL Power Rankings — Week 26 (Apr 7 – Apr 13, 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
(50-16-10)Elo: 1572-5 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 48.8CF% 54.0The Colorado Avalanche stay put at No. 1. Hard to argue with that. Went 1-2-0 on the week (-1 goal differential). 50-16-10 on the season, 110 points.
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Tampa Bay Lightning
(48-23-6)Elo: 1556+2 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 54.2CF% 53.2The Tampa Bay Lightning stay put at No. 2. Hard to argue with that. A 2-2-0 record this week. Solid 5-on-5 numbers with a 54.2% xGF share. 48-23-6 on the season, 102 points.
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Carolina Hurricanes
(49-22-6)Elo: 1552+1 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 53.0CF% 59.9No. 3 for the Carolina Hurricanes, up 1 from last week. A 3-1-0 record this week (+5 goal differential). They ran the shot clock at 59.9% Corsi. 49-22-6 on the season, 104 points.
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Dallas Stars
(45-20-12)Elo: 1550-1 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 51.7CF% 46.9The Dallas Stars dip a spot to No. 4. Went 1-2-0 on the week (-2 goal differential). Sitting at 45-20-12, 102 points on the year.
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Buffalo Sabres
(47-23-8)Elo: 1535-3 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 53.6CF% 51.1The Buffalo Sabres hold at No. 5. Posted a 2-2-0 week (-4 goal differential). 47-23-8 on the season, 102 points.
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Montreal Canadiens
(45-22-10)Elo: 15250 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 48.1CF% 49.8The Montreal Canadiens tick up a spot to No. 6. Posted a 3-1-0 week (+2 goal differential). 45-22-10 on the season, 100 points.
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Minnesota Wild
(44-21-12)Elo: 1522+9 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 51.9CF% 45.6Up 3 to No. 7 for the Minnesota Wild. Perfect 3-0-0 week with a 14-7 goal edge. 44-21-12 on the season, 100 points.
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Ottawa Senators
(40-27-10)Elo: 1521+3 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 52.9CF% 51.1The Ottawa Senators hold at No. 8. Went 2-2-0 on the week. Sitting at 40-27-10, 90 points on the year.
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Washington Capitals
(39-30-9)Elo: 1521-3 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 46.7CF% 45.9Down 3 to No. 9 for the Washington Capitals after a rough stretch. A 2-2-0 record this week (-5 goal differential). 39-30-9 on the season, 87 points.
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Vegas Golden Knights
(35-26-16)Elo: 1518+6 this week7-day: 2-0-0xGF% 57.2CF% 54.6The Vegas Golden Knights tick up 2 spots to No. 10. Perfect 2-0-0 week with a 11-4 goal edge. 57.2% xGF at evens — they were the better team by the numbers. 35-26-16 on the season, 86 points.
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Winnipeg Jets
(34-31-12)Elo: 1518+3 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 50.1CF% 52.0The Winnipeg Jets dip 2 spots to No. 11. Posted a 3-1-0 week (+3 goal differential). Season: 34-31-12 (80 pts).
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Edmonton Oilers
(39-29-9)Elo: 1514-1 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 54.2CF% 50.3No. 12 for the Edmonton Oilers, down 1. A 2-1-0 record this week (+1 goal differential). Solid 5-on-5 numbers with a 54.2% xGF share. Season: 39-29-9 (87 pts).
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Pittsburgh Penguins
(40-22-16)Elo: 1513+3 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 48.4CF% 46.5The Pittsburgh Penguins tick up a spot to No. 13. Posted a 3-1-0 week (+9 goal differential). Sitting at 40-22-16, 96 points on the year.
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Boston Bruins
(43-26-9)Elo: 1506-5 this week7-day: 1-2-1xGF% 55.6CF% 53.3No. 14 for the Boston Bruins, down 1. Went 1-2-1 on the week (-1 goal differential). The 5-on-5 play was strong: 55.6% expected goals share. Sitting at 43-26-9, 95 points on the year.
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Utah Mammoth
(40-30-6)Elo: 1506+6 this week7-day: 2-0-0xGF% 56.9CF% 52.7The Utah Mammoth move up 4 spots to No. 15. A clean 2-0-0 across 2 games, winning the goal battle 13-6. 56.9% xGF at evens — they were the better team by the numbers. Season: 40-30-6 (86 pts).
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St. Louis Blues
(33-31-12)Elo: 1503+7 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 55.0CF% 49.7The St. Louis Blues move up 5 spots to No. 16. A 2-0-1 record this week (+4 goal differential). Solid 5-on-5 numbers with a 55.0% xGF share. Sitting at 33-31-12, 78 points on the year.
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Los Angeles Kings
(32-26-19)Elo: 15000 this week7-day: 3-0-1xGF% 52.4CF% 52.2The Los Angeles Kings tick up a spot to No. 17. A 3-0-1 record this week (+2 goal differential). Season: 32-26-19 (83 pts).
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Detroit Red Wings
(40-29-8)Elo: 1498-3 this week7-day: 1-3-0xGF% 46.8CF% 51.9Detroit Red Wings: No. 18, dropping 3 from last week. A 1-3-0 record this week (-6 goal differential). 40-29-8 on the season, 88 points.
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Toronto Maple Leafs
(32-31-14)Elo: 1498-3 this week7-day: 0-1-1xGF% 42.6CF% 44.1The Toronto Maple Leafs slip to No. 19. Went 0-1-1, outscored 11-7. Below-average 5-on-5 play at 42.6% xGF. Season: 32-31-14 (78 pts).
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Columbus Blue Jackets
(38-27-12)Elo: 1493-5 this week7-day: 0-3-0xGF% 45.6CF% 44.4Down 4 to No. 20 for the Columbus Blue Jackets after a rough stretch. Went 0-3-0, outscored 12-4. 45.6% xGF at 5-on-5 — they were on the wrong side of the chances. Their scoring hasn't caught up to the quality looks they're generating. 38-27-12 on the season, 88 points.
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Florida Panthers
(37-37-3)Elo: 1492-2 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 48.7CF% 50.3No. 21 for the Florida Panthers, up 1 from last week. A 2-2-0 record this week (-4 goal differential). Season: 37-37-3 (77 pts).
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New York Islanders
(42-31-5)Elo: 1488-6 this week7-day: 0-3-0xGF% 35.6CF% 39.3The New York Islanders dip 2 spots to No. 22. Couldn't get a win — 0-3-0, outscored 12-7. Just 39.3% Corsi — opponents had the run of play. Season: 42-31-5 (89 pts).
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New Jersey Devils
(40-34-3)Elo: 1487+6 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 48.8CF% 48.6The New Jersey Devils hold at No. 23. Posted a 2-1-1 week (+3 goal differential). 40-34-3 on the season, 83 points.
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New York Rangers
(33-36-9)Elo: 1478+3 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 50.8CF% 49.0New York Rangers: No. 24, up from 29 last week. Posted a 3-1-0 week (+12 goal differential). They're scoring at a pace the underlying numbers don't fully support. 33-36-9 on the season, 75 points.
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Nashville Predators
(36-31-10)Elo: 1478+4 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 50.7CF% 50.9No. 25: Nashville Predators, same as last week. Posted a 2-0-1 week (+3 goal differential). Sitting at 36-31-10, 82 points on the year.
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Philadelphia Flyers
(39-26-12)Elo: 1475+1 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 59.1CF% 55.9No. 26 for the Philadelphia Flyers, down 2. Posted a 2-2-0 week. 59.1% xGF at even strength. That's about as good as it gets. Sitting at 39-26-12, 90 points on the year.
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Calgary Flames
(32-36-8)Elo: 1475+1 this week7-day: 1-1-0xGF% 40.3CF% 34.9The Calgary Flames slip to No. 27. Went 1-1-0 on the week (-1 goal differential). 34.9% Corsi. They were chasing the puck more than they'd like. Sitting at 32-36-8, 72 points on the year.
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Anaheim Ducks
(41-31-5)Elo: 1464-9 this week7-day: 0-3-0xGF% 52.7CF% 58.1The Anaheim Ducks dip a spot to No. 28. Couldn't get a win — 0-3-0, outscored 15-8. They ran the shot clock at 58.1% Corsi. Season: 41-31-5 (87 pts).
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Seattle Kraken
(32-33-11)Elo: 1462-9 this week7-day: 0-4-0xGF% 46.3CF% 50.4The Seattle Kraken slip to No. 29. A winless 0-4-0 week. Got outscored 19-6. Their scoring hasn't caught up to the quality looks they're generating. Sitting at 32-33-11, 75 points on the year.
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San Jose Sharks
(37-32-7)Elo: 1440+6 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 50.0CF% 49.9No. 30 again for the San Jose Sharks. Not much going right. Posted a 3-1-0 week (+2 goal differential). Sitting at 37-32-7, 81 points on the year.
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Vancouver Canucks
(22-46-8)Elo: 14300 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 44.4CF% 46.8No. 31 again for the Vancouver Canucks. Not much going right. Posted a 1-2-0 week (-4 goal differential). 44.4% xGF at 5-on-5 — they were on the wrong side of the chances. Season: 22-46-8 (52 pts).
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Chicago Blackhawks
(28-36-14)Elo: 1426-1 this week7-day: 1-2-1xGF% 44.8CF% 45.8The Chicago Blackhawks stay stuck at No. 32. A 1-2-1 record this week (-2 goal differential). Below-average 5-on-5 play at 44.8% xGF. Season: 28-36-14 (70 pts).
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