NHL Power Rankings — Week 28 (May 25 – May 31, 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 weekNo. 1 again for the Colorado Avalanche. Nobody's knocking them off. No games this week. 55-16-11 on the season, 121 points.
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Carolina Hurricanes
(53-22-7)Elo: 15590 this weekNo. 2 again for the Carolina Hurricanes. Nobody's knocking them off. They had the week off. 53-22-7 on the season, 113 points.
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Dallas Stars
(50-20-12)Elo: 15580 this weekThe Dallas Stars stay put at No. 3. Hard to argue with that. No games this week. Sitting at 50-20-12, 112 points on the year.
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Tampa Bay Lightning
(50-26-6)Elo: 15490 this weekNo movement for the Tampa Bay Lightning at No. 4. 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 movement for the Buffalo Sabres at No. 5. Idle week — no games played. Season: 50-23-9 (109 pts).
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Washington Capitals
(43-30-9)Elo: 15330 this weekThe Washington Capitals hold at No. 6. No games this week. Season: 43-30-9 (95 pts).
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Ottawa Senators
(44-27-11)Elo: 15310 this weekNo. 7: Ottawa Senators, same as last week. No games this week. 44-27-11 on the season, 99 points.
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Vegas Golden Knights
(39-26-17)Elo: 15260 this weekNo movement for the Vegas Golden Knights at No. 8. Idle week — no games played. Sitting at 39-26-17, 95 points on the year.
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Montreal Canadiens
(48-24-10)Elo: 15240 this weekThe Montreal Canadiens hold at No. 9. No games this week. Season: 48-24-10 (106 pts).
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Minnesota Wild
(46-24-12)Elo: 15180 this weekNo movement for the Minnesota Wild at No. 10. No games this week. Season: 46-24-12 (104 pts).
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Edmonton Oilers
(41-30-11)Elo: 15160 this weekNo. 11: Edmonton Oilers, same as last week. Idle week — no games played. 41-30-11 on the season, 93 points.
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Boston Bruins
(45-27-10)Elo: 15090 this weekThe Boston Bruins hold at No. 12. They had the week off. 45-27-10 on the season, 100 points.
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St. Louis Blues
(37-33-12)Elo: 15080 this weekNo movement for the St. Louis Blues at No. 13. They had the week off. Season: 37-33-12 (86 pts).
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Winnipeg Jets
(35-35-12)Elo: 15080 this weekNo. 14: Winnipeg Jets, same as last week. No games this week. 35-35-12 on the season, 82 points.
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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 weekThe Los Angeles Kings hold at No. 16. They had the week off. Sitting at 35-27-20, 90 points on the year.
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Utah Mammoth
(43-33-6)Elo: 15020 this weekThe Utah Mammoth hold at No. 17. They had the week off. 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. Idle week — no games played. Sitting at 40-38-4, 84 points on the year.
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Detroit Red Wings
(41-31-10)Elo: 14940 this weekNo. 19: Detroit Red Wings, same as last week. They had the week off. Season: 41-31-10 (92 pts).
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Columbus Blue Jackets
(40-30-12)Elo: 14890 this weekNo. 20: Columbus Blue Jackets, same as last week. They had the week off. Sitting at 40-30-12, 92 points on the year.
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Philadelphia Flyers
(43-27-12)Elo: 14840 this weekThe Philadelphia Flyers hold at No. 21. They had the week off. 43-27-12 on the season, 98 points.
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Toronto Maple Leafs
(32-36-14)Elo: 14840 this weekThe Toronto Maple Leafs hold at No. 22. They had the week off. Sitting at 32-36-14, 78 points on the year.
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New York Islanders
(43-34-5)Elo: 14830 this weekNo. 23: New York Islanders, same as last week. Idle week — no games played. Sitting at 43-34-5, 91 points on the year.
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New Jersey Devils
(42-37-3)Elo: 14820 this weekNo. 24: New Jersey Devils, same as last week. They had the week off. 42-37-3 on the season, 87 points.
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New York Rangers
(34-39-9)Elo: 14750 this weekNo movement for the New York Rangers at No. 25. They had the week off. Sitting at 34-39-9, 77 points on the year.
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Nashville Predators
(38-34-10)Elo: 14740 this weekThe Nashville Predators hold at No. 26. Idle week — no games played. Season: 38-34-10 (86 pts).
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Calgary Flames
(34-39-9)Elo: 14740 this weekNo movement for the Calgary Flames at No. 27. They had the week off. Season: 34-39-9 (77 pts).
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Anaheim Ducks
(43-33-6)Elo: 14640 this weekThe Anaheim Ducks can't get out of the No. 28 spot. They had the week off. 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 can't get out of the No. 29 spot. Idle week — no games played. 34-37-11 on the season, 79 points.
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San Jose Sharks
(39-35-8)Elo: 14390 this weekThe San Jose Sharks stay stuck at No. 30. They had the week off. Sitting at 39-35-8, 86 points on the year.
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Vancouver Canucks
(25-49-8)Elo: 14250 this weekNo. 31 again for the Vancouver Canucks. Not much going right. No games this week. 25-49-8 on the season, 58 points.
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Chicago Blackhawks
(29-39-14)Elo: 14220 this weekThe Chicago Blackhawks stay stuck at No. 32. Idle week — no games played. Sitting at 29-39-14, 72 points on the year.
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