NHL Power Rankings — Week 31 (Jul 27 – Aug 2, 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

   (55-16-11)

   Elo: 15800 this week

   The Colorado Avalanche stay put at No. 1. Hard to argue with that. Idle week — no games played. Season: 55-16-11 (121 pts).

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2. 2
   

   Carolina Hurricanes

   (53-22-7)

   Elo: 15590 this week

   The Carolina Hurricanes stay put at No. 2. Hard to argue with that. No games this week. 53-22-7 on the season, 113 points.

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3. 3
   

   Dallas Stars

   (50-20-12)

   Elo: 15580 this week

   No. 3 again for the Dallas Stars. Nobody's knocking them off. Idle week — no games played. Sitting at 50-20-12, 112 points on the year.

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4. 4
   

   Tampa Bay Lightning

   (50-26-6)

   Elo: 15490 this week

   No. 4: Tampa Bay Lightning, same as last week. Idle week — no games played. 50-26-6 on the season, 106 points.

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5. 5
   

   Buffalo Sabres

   (50-23-9)

   Elo: 15420 this week

   The Buffalo Sabres hold at No. 5. No games this week. Season: 50-23-9 (109 pts).

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6. 6
   

   Washington Capitals

   (43-30-9)

   Elo: 15330 this week

   The Washington Capitals hold at No. 6. They had the week off. 43-30-9 on the season, 95 points.

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7. 7
   

   Ottawa Senators

   (44-27-11)

   Elo: 15310 this week

   The Ottawa Senators hold at No. 7. They had the week off. Season: 44-27-11 (99 pts).

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8. 8
   

   Vegas Golden Knights

   (39-26-17)

   Elo: 15260 this week

   No 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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9. 9
   

   Montreal Canadiens

   (48-24-10)

   Elo: 15240 this week

   The Montreal Canadiens hold at No. 9. They had the week off. Season: 48-24-10 (106 pts).

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10. 10
    

    Minnesota Wild

    (46-24-12)

    Elo: 15180 this week

    No. 10: Minnesota Wild, same as last week. No games this week. Sitting at 46-24-12, 104 points on the year.

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11. 11
    

    Edmonton Oilers

    (41-30-11)

    Elo: 15160 this week

    The Edmonton Oilers hold at No. 11. No games this week. 41-30-11 on the season, 93 points.

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12. 12
    

    Boston Bruins

    (45-27-10)

    Elo: 15090 this week

    No. 12: Boston Bruins, same as last week. Idle week — no games played. Season: 45-27-10 (100 pts).

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13. 13
    

    St. Louis Blues

    (37-33-12)

    Elo: 15080 this week

    No movement for the St. Louis Blues at No. 13. They had the week off. Season: 37-33-12 (86 pts).

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14. 14
    

    Winnipeg Jets

    (35-35-12)

    Elo: 15080 this week

    No. 14: Winnipeg Jets, same as last week. Idle week — no games played. Season: 35-35-12 (82 pts).

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15. 15
    

    Pittsburgh Penguins

    (41-25-16)

    Elo: 15070 this week

    The Pittsburgh Penguins hold at No. 15. Idle week — no games played. Sitting at 41-25-16, 98 points on the year.

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16. 16
    

    Los Angeles Kings

    (35-27-20)

    Elo: 15050 this week

    No movement for the Los Angeles Kings at No. 16. No games this week. 35-27-20 on the season, 90 points.

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17. 17
    

    Utah Mammoth

    (43-33-6)

    Elo: 15020 this week

    No movement for the Utah Mammoth at No. 17. Idle week — no games played. 43-33-6 on the season, 92 points.

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18. 18
    

    Florida Panthers

    (40-38-4)

    Elo: 14980 this week

    No movement for the Florida Panthers at No. 18. Idle week — no games played. 40-38-4 on the season, 84 points.

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19. 19
    

    Detroit Red Wings

    (41-31-10)

    Elo: 14940 this week

    The Detroit Red Wings hold at No. 19. They had the week off. 41-31-10 on the season, 92 points.

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20. 20
    

    Columbus Blue Jackets

    (40-30-12)

    Elo: 14890 this week

    The Columbus Blue Jackets hold at No. 20. They had the week off. 40-30-12 on the season, 92 points.

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21. 21
    

    Philadelphia Flyers

    (43-27-12)

    Elo: 14840 this week

    No movement for the Philadelphia Flyers at No. 21. Idle week — no games played. Season: 43-27-12 (98 pts).

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22. 22
    

    Toronto Maple Leafs

    (32-36-14)

    Elo: 14840 this week

    The Toronto Maple Leafs hold at No. 22. Idle week — no games played. Sitting at 32-36-14, 78 points on the year.

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23. 23
    

    New York Islanders

    (43-34-5)

    Elo: 14830 this week

    The New York Islanders hold at No. 23. They had the week off. Sitting at 43-34-5, 91 points on the year.

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24. 24
    

    New Jersey Devils

    (42-37-3)

    Elo: 14820 this week

    No. 24: New Jersey Devils, same as last week. No games this week. Season: 42-37-3 (87 pts).

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25. 25
    

    New York Rangers

    (34-39-9)

    Elo: 14750 this week

    No movement for the New York Rangers at No. 25. No games this week. Season: 34-39-9 (77 pts).

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26. 26
    

    Nashville Predators

    (38-34-10)

    Elo: 14740 this week

    No movement for the Nashville Predators at No. 26. They had the week off. Season: 38-34-10 (86 pts).

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27. 27
    

    Calgary Flames

    (34-39-9)

    Elo: 14740 this week

    No. 27: Calgary Flames, same as last week. Idle week — no games played. Sitting at 34-39-9, 77 points on the year.

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28. 28
    

    Anaheim Ducks

    (43-33-6)

    Elo: 14640 this week

    The 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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29. 29
    

    Seattle Kraken

    (34-37-11)

    Elo: 14560 this week

    The Seattle Kraken can't get out of the No. 29 spot. Idle week — no games played. Sitting at 34-37-11, 79 points on the year.

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30. 30
    

    San Jose Sharks

    (39-35-8)

    Elo: 14390 this week

    The San Jose Sharks can't get out of the No. 30 spot. No games this week. Season: 39-35-8 (86 pts).

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31. 31
    

    Vancouver Canucks

    (25-49-8)

    Elo: 14250 this week

    The Vancouver Canucks can't get out of the No. 31 spot. They had the week off. Sitting at 25-49-8, 58 points on the year.

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32. 32
    

    Chicago Blackhawks

    (29-39-14)

    Elo: 14220 this week

    The Chicago Blackhawks can't get out of the No. 32 spot. They had the week off. 29-39-14 on the season, 72 points.

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