NHL Power Rankings — Week 26 (May 11 – May 17, 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
(55-16-11)Elo: 15800 this weekThe Colorado Avalanche stay put at No. 1. Hard to argue with that. Idle week — no games played. Sitting at 55-16-11, 121 points on the year.
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Carolina Hurricanes
(53-22-7)Elo: 15590 this weekThe Carolina Hurricanes stay put at No. 2. Hard to argue with that. Idle week — no games played. Season: 53-22-7 (113 pts).
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Dallas Stars
(50-20-12)Elo: 15580 this weekStill No. 3: the Dallas Stars. Idle week — no games played. Season: 50-20-12 (112 pts).
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Tampa Bay Lightning
(50-26-6)Elo: 15490 this weekNo. 4: Tampa Bay Lightning, same as last week. Idle week — no games played. Sitting at 50-26-6, 106 points on the year.
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Buffalo Sabres
(50-23-9)Elo: 15420 this weekNo. 5: Buffalo Sabres, same as last week. Idle week — no games played. Sitting at 50-23-9, 109 points on the year.
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Washington Capitals
(43-30-9)Elo: 15330 this weekThe Washington Capitals hold at No. 6. No games this week. 43-30-9 on the season, 95 points.
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Ottawa Senators
(44-27-11)Elo: 15310 this weekNo movement for the Ottawa Senators at No. 7. No games this week. Sitting at 44-27-11, 99 points on the year.
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Vegas Golden Knights
(39-26-17)Elo: 15260 this weekNo movement for the Vegas Golden Knights at No. 8. No games this week. 39-26-17 on the season, 95 points.
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Montreal Canadiens
(48-24-10)Elo: 15240 this weekNo movement for the Montreal Canadiens at No. 9. They had the week off. Season: 48-24-10 (106 pts).
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Minnesota Wild
(46-24-12)Elo: 15180 this weekThe Minnesota Wild hold at No. 10. They had the week off. 46-24-12 on the season, 104 points.
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Edmonton Oilers
(41-30-11)Elo: 15160 this weekNo movement for the Edmonton Oilers at No. 11. Idle week — no games played. Sitting at 41-30-11, 93 points on the year.
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Boston Bruins
(45-27-10)Elo: 15090 this weekNo. 12: Boston Bruins, same as last week. No games this week. Season: 45-27-10 (100 pts).
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St. Louis Blues
(37-33-12)Elo: 15080 this weekNo. 13: St. Louis Blues, same as last week. They had the week off. Sitting at 37-33-12, 86 points on the year.
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Winnipeg Jets
(35-35-12)Elo: 15080 this weekNo. 14: Winnipeg Jets, same as last week. They had the week off. Season: 35-35-12 (82 pts).
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Pittsburgh Penguins
(41-25-16)Elo: 15070 this weekNo. 15: Pittsburgh Penguins, same as last week. Idle week — no games played. Season: 41-25-16 (98 pts).
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Los Angeles Kings
(35-27-20)Elo: 15050 this weekNo movement for the Los Angeles Kings at No. 16. Idle week — no games played. 35-27-20 on the season, 90 points.
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Utah Mammoth
(43-33-6)Elo: 15020 this weekThe Utah Mammoth hold at No. 17. No games this week. Sitting at 43-33-6, 92 points on the year.
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Florida Panthers
(40-38-4)Elo: 14980 this weekNo movement for the Florida Panthers at No. 18. They had the week off. 40-38-4 on the season, 84 points.
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Detroit Red Wings
(41-31-10)Elo: 14940 this weekThe Detroit Red Wings hold at No. 19. They had the week off. Sitting at 41-31-10, 92 points on the year.
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Columbus Blue Jackets
(40-30-12)Elo: 14890 this weekNo movement for the Columbus Blue Jackets at No. 20. Idle week — no games played. Sitting at 40-30-12, 92 points on the year.
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Philadelphia Flyers
(43-27-12)Elo: 14840 this weekNo movement for the Philadelphia Flyers at No. 21. No games this week. 43-27-12 on the season, 98 points.
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Toronto Maple Leafs
(32-36-14)Elo: 14840 this weekNo movement for the Toronto Maple Leafs at No. 22. No games this week. Sitting at 32-36-14, 78 points on the year.
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New York Islanders
(43-34-5)Elo: 14830 this weekThe New York Islanders hold at No. 23. They had the week off. Season: 43-34-5 (91 pts).
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New Jersey Devils
(42-37-3)Elo: 14820 this weekNo movement for the New Jersey Devils at No. 24. No games this week. Season: 42-37-3 (87 pts).
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New York Rangers
(34-39-9)Elo: 14750 this weekThe New York Rangers hold at No. 25. No games this week. Season: 34-39-9 (77 pts).
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Nashville Predators
(38-34-10)Elo: 14740 this weekThe Nashville Predators hold at No. 26. No games this week. 38-34-10 on the season, 86 points.
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Calgary Flames
(34-39-9)Elo: 14740 this weekNo. 27: Calgary Flames, same as last week. No games this week. Season: 34-39-9 (77 pts).
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Anaheim Ducks
(43-33-6)Elo: 14640 this weekThe Anaheim Ducks stay stuck at No. 28. Idle week — no games played. Sitting at 43-33-6, 92 points on the year.
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Seattle Kraken
(34-37-11)Elo: 14560 this weekThe Seattle Kraken stay stuck at No. 29. No games this week. Season: 34-37-11 (79 pts).
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San Jose Sharks
(39-35-8)Elo: 14390 this weekNo. 30 again for the San Jose Sharks. Not much going right. Idle week — no games played. 39-35-8 on the season, 86 points.
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Vancouver Canucks
(25-49-8)Elo: 14250 this weekThe Vancouver Canucks can't get out of the No. 31 spot. They had the week off. 25-49-8 on the season, 58 points.
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Chicago Blackhawks
(29-39-14)Elo: 14220 this weekThe Chicago Blackhawks can't get out of the No. 32 spot. They had the week off. Sitting at 29-39-14, 72 points on the year.
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