NHL Power Rankings — Week 27 (Apr 14 – Apr 20, 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

   (53-16-11)

   Elo: 1576+1 this week7-day: 3-0-1xGF% 57.6CF% 56.9

   Still No. 1: the Colorado Avalanche. Posted a 3-0-1 week (+4 goal differential). Shot attempts tilted heavily in their favor at 56.9% Corsi. Season: 53-16-11 (117 pts).

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2. 2
   

   Dallas Stars

   (49-20-12)

   Elo: 1557+7 this week7-day: 4-0-0xGF% 50.5CF% 45.4

   No. 2 for the Dallas Stars, up 2 from last week. Went 4-0-0, outscoring opponents 17-12. 49-20-12 on the season, 110 points.

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3. 3
   

   Carolina Hurricanes

   (52-22-7)

   Elo: 1556+5 this week7-day: 3-0-1xGF% 54.8CF% 57.6

   The Carolina Hurricanes stay put at No. 3. Hard to argue with that. A 3-0-1 record this week (+8 goal differential). 54.8% xGF at evens — they were the better team by the numbers. 52-22-7 on the season, 111 points.

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4. 4
   

   Tampa Bay Lightning

   (50-25-6)

   Elo: 15530 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 44.7CF% 46.1

   The Tampa Bay Lightning dip 2 spots to No. 4. Went 2-2-0 on the week (-3 goal differential). Below-average 5-on-5 play at 44.7% xGF. 50-25-6 on the season, 106 points.

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5. 5
   

   Buffalo Sabres

   (50-23-8)

   Elo: 1543+7 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 55.7CF% 50.4

   No. 5: Buffalo Sabres, same as last week. Perfect 3-0-0 week with a 15-4 goal edge. 55.7% xGF at evens — they were the better team by the numbers. Results are outpacing the chances they're creating — worth watching. Sitting at 50-23-8, 108 points on the year.

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6. 6
   

   Washington Capitals

   (42-30-9)

   Elo: 1530+9 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 51.1CF% 49.3

   Washington Capitals: No. 6, up from 9 last week. Perfect 3-0-0 week with a 13-3 goal edge. They're scoring at a pace the underlying numbers don't fully support. Season: 42-30-9 (93 pts).

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7. 7
   

   Ottawa Senators

   (43-27-11)

   Elo: 1529+5 this week7-day: 3-0-1xGF% 50.1CF% 48.5

   The Ottawa Senators climb to No. 7. A 3-0-1 record this week (+10 goal differential). Their actual scoring ran well ahead of expectations this week. Season: 43-27-11 (97 pts).

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8. 8
   

   Montreal Canadiens

   (48-23-10)

   Elo: 1527+2 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 45.9CF% 47.7

   The Montreal Canadiens slip to No. 8. Went 3-1-0 on the week (+2 goal differential). Below-average 5-on-5 play at 45.9% xGF. 48-23-10 on the season, 106 points.

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9. 9
   

   Vegas Golden Knights

   (38-26-17)

   Elo: 1524+3 this week7-day: 3-0-1xGF% 58.2CF% 54.5

   The Vegas Golden Knights tick up a spot to No. 9. A 3-0-1 record this week (+5 goal differential). At 5-on-5 they were dominant: 58.2% of the expected goals. Sitting at 38-26-17, 93 points on the year.

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10. 10
    

    Minnesota Wild

    (45-24-12)

    Elo: 1516-8 this week7-day: 1-3-0xGF% 55.7CF% 52.6

    Minnesota Wild: No. 10, dropping 3 from last week. A 1-3-0 record this week (-2 goal differential). Solid 5-on-5 numbers with a 55.7% xGF share. Season: 45-24-12 (102 pts).

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11. 11
    

    Winnipeg Jets

    (35-33-12)

    Elo: 1515-3 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 51.9CF% 54.0

    No movement for the Winnipeg Jets at No. 11. A 1-2-0 record this week (-9 goal differential). The results don't match the chances they're creating — they should be better. Season: 35-33-12 (82 pts).

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12. 12
    

    Edmonton Oilers

    (40-30-11)

    Elo: 15140 this week7-day: 1-1-2xGF% 49.0CF% 48.1

    No. 12: Edmonton Oilers, same as last week. Went 1-1-2 on the week. Sitting at 40-30-11, 91 points on the year.

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13. 13
    

    Pittsburgh Penguins

    (41-24-16)

    Elo: 1510-3 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 50.3CF% 50.5

    No. 13: Pittsburgh Penguins, same as last week. Went 1-2-0 on the week (-3 goal differential). 41-24-16 on the season, 98 points.

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14. 14
    

    Los Angeles Kings

    (35-26-19)

    Elo: 1508+8 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 47.7CF% 44.9

    Los Angeles Kings: No. 14, up from 17 last week. Swept the week at 3-0-0 — 10 goals for, 4 against. They're scoring at a pace the underlying numbers don't fully support. 35-26-19 on the season, 89 points.

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15. 15
    

    Boston Bruins

    (44-27-10)

    Elo: 1507+0 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 47.0CF% 46.4

    The Boston Bruins slip to No. 15. Went 1-1-1 on the week (-1 goal differential). Sitting at 44-27-10, 98 points on the year.

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16. 16
    

    Utah Mammoth

    (42-32-6)

    Elo: 1503-3 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 53.9CF% 56.1

    No. 16 for the Utah Mammoth, down 1. Posted a 2-2-0 week (-2 goal differential). They ran the shot clock at 56.1% Corsi. Season: 42-32-6 (90 pts).

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17. 17
    

    St. Louis Blues

    (35-33-12)

    Elo: 1502+2 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 43.1CF% 43.0

    The St. Louis Blues slip to No. 17. A 2-2-0 record this week (+2 goal differential). 43.1% xGF at 5-on-5 — they were on the wrong side of the chances. 35-33-12 on the season, 82 points.

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18. 18
    

    Detroit Red Wings

    (41-30-10)

    Elo: 1497-1 this week7-day: 1-1-2xGF% 43.4CF% 47.8

    No. 18: Detroit Red Wings, same as last week. A 1-1-2 record this week (-1 goal differential). The 5-on-5 numbers weren't great: 43.4% expected goals share. Sitting at 41-30-10, 92 points on the year.

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19. 19
    

    Florida Panthers

    (39-38-4)

    Elo: 1495+3 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 45.9CF% 48.4

    No. 19 for the Florida Panthers, up 2 from last week. Posted a 2-1-1 week. The 5-on-5 numbers weren't great: 45.9% expected goals share. 39-38-4 on the season, 82 points.

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20. 20
    

    Columbus Blue Jackets

    (40-29-12)

    Elo: 1492-2 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 54.2CF% 55.7

    No. 20: Columbus Blue Jackets, same as last week. Went 2-2-0 on the week (-2 goal differential). Solid 5-on-5 numbers with a 54.2% xGF share. Season: 40-29-12 (92 pts).

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21. 21
    

    Toronto Maple Leafs

    (32-35-14)

    Elo: 1486-12 this week7-day: 0-4-0xGF% 45.0CF% 49.6

    The Toronto Maple Leafs slip to No. 21. Couldn't get a win — 0-4-0, outscored 21-10. Their Elo dipped -12 to 1486. Below-average 5-on-5 play at 45.0% xGF. Sitting at 32-35-14, 78 points on the year.

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22. 22
    

    New York Islanders

    (43-33-5)

    Elo: 1485-3 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 64.9CF% 58.4

    No movement for the New York Islanders at No. 22. A 1-2-0 record this week (-4 goal differential). 64.9% xGF at even strength. That's about as good as it gets. Their scoring hasn't caught up to the quality looks they're generating. Season: 43-33-5 (91 pts).

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23. 23
    

    New Jersey Devils

    (42-36-3)

    Elo: 1485+1 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 54.8CF% 54.1

    The New Jersey Devils hold at No. 23. A 2-2-0 record this week (-4 goal differential). 54.8% xGF at evens — they were the better team by the numbers. 42-36-3 on the season, 87 points.

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24. 24
    

    Philadelphia Flyers

    (42-27-12)

    Elo: 1481+2 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 47.0CF% 40.9

    No. 24 for the Philadelphia Flyers, up 2 from last week. Posted a 3-1-0 week (+8 goal differential). 40.9% Corsi. They were chasing the puck more than they'd like. 42-27-12 on the season, 96 points.

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25. 25
    

    Nashville Predators

    (38-33-10)

    Elo: 1478-3 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 43.3CF% 44.6

    The Nashville Predators hold at No. 25. A 2-2-0 record this week (+2 goal differential). 43.3% xGF at 5-on-5 — they were on the wrong side of the chances. Season: 38-33-10 (86 pts).

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26. 26
    

    Calgary Flames

    (33-38-9)

    Elo: 1473-2 this week7-day: 1-2-1xGF% 46.9CF% 46.8

    The Calgary Flames climb to No. 26. Went 1-2-1 on the week (-3 goal differential). Sitting at 33-38-9, 75 points on the year.

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27. 27
    

    New York Rangers

    (33-39-9)

    Elo: 1471-7 this week7-day: 0-3-0xGF% 54.9CF% 53.0

    New York Rangers: No. 27, dropping 3 from last week. Couldn't get a win — 0-3-0, outscored 10-5. Solid 5-on-5 numbers with a 54.9% xGF share. They're getting the chances but not the goals. That tends to even out. 33-39-9 on the season, 75 points.

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28. 28
    

    Anaheim Ducks

    (42-32-6)

    Elo: 1463+2 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 64.4CF% 57.0

    The Anaheim Ducks can't get out of the No. 28 spot. Went 1-1-1 on the week (-1 goal differential). Shot attempts tilted heavily in their favor at 57.0% Corsi. 42-32-6 on the season, 90 points.

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29. 29
    

    Seattle Kraken

    (34-35-11)

    Elo: 1460+0 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 49.0CF% 52.5

    The Seattle Kraken stay stuck at No. 29. Went 2-2-0 on the week (-1 goal differential). Sitting at 34-35-11, 79 points on the year.

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30. 30
    

    San Jose Sharks

    (38-34-8)

    Elo: 1438-2 this week7-day: 1-2-1xGF% 48.7CF% 49.5

    The San Jose Sharks stay stuck at No. 30. A 1-2-1 record this week (-8 goal differential). Sitting at 38-34-8, 84 points on the year.

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31. 31
    

    Vancouver Canucks

    (24-48-8)

    Elo: 1426-1 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 39.5CF% 43.9

    The Vancouver Canucks can't get out of the No. 31 spot. A 2-2-0 record this week (-2 goal differential). Their 5-on-5 numbers are ugly — just 39.5% xGF. Sitting at 24-48-8, 56 points on the year.

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32. 32
    

    Chicago Blackhawks

    (28-39-14)

    Elo: 1419-7 this week7-day: 0-3-0xGF% 38.1CF% 43.8

    No. 32 again for the Chicago Blackhawks. Not much going right. A winless 0-3-0 week. Got outscored 17-6. A 43.8% Corsi share means they spent too much time in their own end. Season: 28-39-14 (70 pts).

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