NHL Power Rankings — Week 28 (Aug 17 – Aug 23, 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. They had the week off. Sitting at 55-16-11, 121 points on the year.

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2. 2
   

   Carolina Hurricanes

   (53-22-7)

   Elo: 15590 this week

   No. 2 again for the Carolina Hurricanes. Nobody's knocking them off. They had the week off. Season: 53-22-7 (113 pts).

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3. 3
   

   Dallas Stars

   (50-20-12)

   Elo: 15580 this week

   Still No. 3: the Dallas Stars. No games this week. Season: 50-20-12 (112 pts).

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4. 4
   

   Tampa Bay Lightning

   (50-26-6)

   Elo: 15490 this week

   The Tampa Bay Lightning hold at No. 4. No games this week. Season: 50-26-6 (106 pts).

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5. 5
   

   Buffalo Sabres

   (50-23-9)

   Elo: 15420 this week

   No movement for the Buffalo Sabres at No. 5. Idle week — no games played. 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. No games this week. Season: 43-30-9 (95 pts).

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7. 7
   

   Ottawa Senators

   (44-27-11)

   Elo: 15310 this week

   No. 7: Ottawa Senators, same as last week. No games this week. Sitting at 44-27-11, 99 points on the year.

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8. 8
   

   Vegas Golden Knights

   (39-26-17)

   Elo: 15260 this week

   The Vegas Golden Knights hold at No. 8. Idle week — no games played. Sitting at 39-26-17, 95 points on the year.

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9. 9
   

   Montreal Canadiens

   (48-24-10)

   Elo: 15240 this week

   No movement for the Montreal Canadiens at No. 9. No games this week. 48-24-10 on the season, 106 points.

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10. 10
    

    Minnesota Wild

    (46-24-12)

    Elo: 15180 this week

    No movement for the Minnesota Wild at No. 10. Idle week — no games played. Season: 46-24-12 (104 pts).

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11. 11
    

    Edmonton Oilers

    (41-30-11)

    Elo: 15160 this week

    No. 11: Edmonton Oilers, same as last week. They had the week off. 41-30-11 on the season, 93 points.

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12. 12
    

    Boston Bruins

    (45-27-10)

    Elo: 15090 this week

    No movement for the Boston Bruins at No. 12. 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. 13: St. Louis Blues, same as last week. No games this week. Season: 37-33-12 (86 pts).

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14. 14
    

    Winnipeg Jets

    (35-35-12)

    Elo: 15080 this week

    The Winnipeg Jets hold at No. 14. They had the week off. Sitting at 35-35-12, 82 points on the year.

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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. 41-25-16 on the season, 98 points.

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16. 16
    

    Los Angeles Kings

    (35-27-20)

    Elo: 15050 this week

    The Los Angeles Kings hold at No. 16. Idle week — no games played. 35-27-20 on the season, 90 points.

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17. 17
    

    Utah Mammoth

    (43-33-6)

    Elo: 15020 this week

    The Utah Mammoth hold 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

    The Florida Panthers hold 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

    No. 19: Detroit Red Wings, same as last week. 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

    No. 20: Columbus Blue Jackets, same as last week. They had the week off. Season: 40-30-12 (92 pts).

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21. 21
    

    Philadelphia Flyers

    (43-27-12)

    Elo: 14840 this week

    No. 21: Philadelphia Flyers, same as last week. They had the week off. Sitting at 43-27-12, 98 points on the year.

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22. 22
    

    Toronto Maple Leafs

    (32-36-14)

    Elo: 14840 this week

    No movement for the Toronto Maple Leafs 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. Idle week — no games played. 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. Idle week — no games played. Season: 42-37-3 (87 pts).

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25. 25
    

    New York Rangers

    (34-39-9)

    Elo: 14750 this week

    The New York Rangers hold at No. 25. They had the week off. Season: 34-39-9 (77 pts).

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26. 26
    

    Nashville Predators

    (38-34-10)

    Elo: 14740 this week

    The Nashville Predators hold at No. 26. No games this week. 38-34-10 on the season, 86 points.

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27. 27
    

    Calgary Flames

    (34-39-9)

    Elo: 14740 this week

    No movement for the Calgary Flames at No. 27. Idle week — no games played. 34-39-9 on the season, 77 points.

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28. 28
    

    Anaheim Ducks

    (43-33-6)

    Elo: 14640 this week

    The Anaheim Ducks stay stuck at No. 28. 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 stay stuck at No. 29. They had the week off. 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 stay stuck at No. 30. Idle week — no games played. 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. Idle week — no games played. 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

    No. 32 again for the Chicago Blackhawks. Not much going right. They had the week off. Season: 29-39-14 (72 pts).

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