NHL Power Rankings — Week 2 (Oct 5 – Oct 11, 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

   (3-2-0)

   Elo: 1556-4 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 53.8CF% 55.7

   Still No. 1: the Colorado Avalanche. A 1-2-0 record this week. MacKinnon had a big week: 3 goals, 5 points. Sitting at 3-2-0, 6 points on the year.

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2. 2
   

   Carolina Hurricanes

   (5-1-1)

   Elo: 1542+8 this week7-day: 4-0-0xGF% 70.0CF% 61.9

   The Carolina Hurricanes stay put at No. 2. Hard to argue with that. A clean 4-0-0 across 4 games, winning the goal battle 22-9. At 5-on-5 they were dominant: 70.0% of the expected goals. Aho had a big week: 3 goals, 7 points. Season: 5-1-1 (11 pts).

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3. 3
   

   Tampa Bay Lightning

   (4-1-0)

   Elo: 1541+8 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 59.8CF% 57.4

   No. 3 again for the Tampa Bay Lightning. Nobody's knocking them off. A clean 3-0-0 across 3 games, winning the goal battle 12-6. 57.4% Corsi — they owned the shot share. Hagel had a big week: 4 goals, 6 points. Sitting at 4-1-0, 8 points on the year.

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4. 4
   

   Dallas Stars

   (2-2-1)

   Elo: 1536+5 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 51.9CF% 48.4

   The Dallas Stars climb to No. 4. A 2-0-1 record this week (+8 goal differential). They're scoring at a pace the underlying numbers don't fully support. Rantanen had a big week: 2 goals, 5 points. Season: 2-2-1 (5 pts).

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5. 5
   

   Ottawa Senators

   (4-1-0)

   Elo: 1532+2 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 46.5CF% 49.4

   No. 5 for the Ottawa Senators, up 1 from last week. Went 3-1-0 on the week (+3 goal differential). Stützle had a big week: 4 goals, 7 points. 4-1-0 on the season, 8 points.

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6. 6
   

   Washington Capitals

   (3-2-0)

   Elo: 1529+5 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 52.8CF% 52.5

   The Washington Capitals climb to No. 6. Posted a 2-1-0 week (+2 goal differential). Wilson paced the offense with 4 points. 3-2-0 on the season, 6 points.

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7. 7
   

   Buffalo Sabres

   (2-3-0)

   Elo: 1524-7 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 50.6CF% 54.5

   Down 3 to No. 7 for the Buffalo Sabres after a rough stretch. A 1-2-0 record this week (-6 goal differential). They're getting the chances but not the goals. That tends to even out. Sitting at 2-3-0, 4 points on the year.

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8. 8
   

   Vegas Golden Knights

   (5-1-0)

   Elo: 1523+3 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 64.9CF% 56.8

   The Vegas Golden Knights tick up a spot to No. 8. Perfect 3-0-0 week with a 12-6 goal edge. Their 5-on-5 numbers were elite this week — 64.9% xGF. Eichel had a big week: 2 goals, 6 points. Season: 5-1-0 (10 pts).

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9. 9
   

   Minnesota Wild

   (3-1-1)

   Elo: 1519+1 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 42.8CF% 46.9

   The Minnesota Wild climb to No. 9. Posted a 1-1-1 week (+1 goal differential). The 5-on-5 numbers weren't great: 42.8% expected goals share. Kaprizov had a big week: 3 goals, 5 points. Season: 3-1-1 (7 pts).

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10. 10
    

    Edmonton Oilers

    (4-0-1)

    Elo: 1519+6 this week7-day: 2-0-0xGF% 55.1CF% 42.4

    No. 10 for the Edmonton Oilers, up 1 from last week. Perfect 2-0-0 week with a 8-3 goal edge. The 5-on-5 play was strong: 55.1% expected goals share. Evan Bouchard: 2G, 4P on the week. 4-0-1 on the season, 9 points.

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11. 11
    

    Montreal Canadiens

    (2-2-1)

    Elo: 1517-7 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 53.7CF% 54.1

    Down 4 to No. 11 for the Montreal Canadiens after a rough stretch. Posted a 1-2-0 week (-4 goal differential). Season: 2-2-1 (5 pts).

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12. 12
    

    Utah Mammoth

    (4-2-0)

    Elo: 1508+4 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 64.7CF% 56.6

    The Utah Mammoth climb to No. 12. A 2-1-0 record this week. Shot attempts tilted heavily in their favor at 56.6% Corsi. Schmaltz paced the offense with 4 points. 4-2-0 on the season, 8 points.

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13. 13
    

    St. Louis Blues

    (2-2-1)

    Elo: 1506-1 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 60.5CF% 55.2

    The St. Louis Blues hold at No. 13. A 1-1-1 record this week (-1 goal differential). Their 5-on-5 numbers were elite this week — 60.5% xGF. Season: 2-2-1 (5 pts).

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14. 14
    

    Winnipeg Jets

    (3-1-1)

    Elo: 1506+3 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 42.7CF% 48.5

    The Winnipeg Jets tick up 2 spots to No. 14. A 2-1-0 record this week (-2 goal differential). Below-average 5-on-5 play at 42.7% xGF. Kyle Connor potted 3 on the week. Season: 3-1-1 (7 pts).

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15. 15
    

    Boston Bruins

    (4-2-0)

    Elo: 1506+2 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 51.9CF% 47.9

    No. 15: Boston Bruins, same as last week. Posted a 2-1-0 week (+6 goal differential). Pastrnak had a big week: 2 goals, 5 points. Sitting at 4-2-0, 8 points on the year.

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16. 16
    

    Pittsburgh Penguins

    (3-2-1)

    Elo: 1503-6 this week7-day: 1-2-1xGF% 49.0CF% 48.5

    The Pittsburgh Penguins slide 4 spots to No. 16. A 1-2-1 record this week (-3 goal differential). 3-2-1 on the season, 7 points.

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17. 17
    

    Los Angeles Kings

    (0-2-2)

    Elo: 1495-3 this week7-day: 0-1-1xGF% 31.8CF% 41.6

    The Los Angeles Kings hold at No. 17. Rough week: 0-1-1 with a 4-2 goal deficit. 41.6% Corsi. They were chasing the puck more than they'd like. 0-2-2 on the season, 2 points.

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18. 18
    

    Columbus Blue Jackets

    (2-2-0)

    Elo: 1494-2 this week7-day: 1-1-0xGF% 54.6CF% 56.1

    The Columbus Blue Jackets hold at No. 18. Posted a 1-1-0 week (-1 goal differential). Solid 5-on-5 numbers with a 54.6% xGF share. Season: 2-2-0 (4 pts).

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19. 19
    

    Florida Panthers

    (2-1-2)

    Elo: 1494+0 this week7-day: 1-1-0xGF% 52.0CF% 54.2

    No movement for the Florida Panthers at No. 19. Went 1-1-0 on the week (-2 goal differential). Sitting at 2-1-2, 6 points on the year.

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20. 20
    

    Detroit Red Wings

    (1-3-1)

    Elo: 14890 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 55.5CF% 53.4

    The Detroit Red Wings hold at No. 20. Went 1-1-1 on the week (-2 goal differential). The 5-on-5 play was strong: 55.5% expected goals share. Alex DeBrincat: 2G, 4P on the week. Season: 1-3-1 (3 pts).

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21. 21
    

    Anaheim Ducks

    (4-1-0)

    Elo: 1488+4 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 54.8CF% 51.5

    The Anaheim Ducks move up 3 spots to No. 21. Posted a 2-1-0 week (+3 goal differential). The 5-on-5 play was strong: 54.8% expected goals share. Granlund had a big week: 1 goals, 5 points. 4-1-0 on the season, 8 points.

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22. 22
    

    Toronto Maple Leafs

    (3-2-1)

    Elo: 1486+4 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 43.7CF% 47.1

    Toronto Maple Leafs: No. 22, up from 26 last week. Went 2-0-1 on the week (+3 goal differential). 43.7% xGF at 5-on-5 — they were on the wrong side of the chances. Auston Matthews carried the offense — 9 points (3 goals) this week. Sitting at 3-2-1, 7 points on the year.

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23. 23
    

    New Jersey Devils

    (2-2-0)

    Elo: 1485-1 this week7-day: 1-1-0xGF% 51.1CF% 54.7

    No. 23 for the New Jersey Devils, down 1. A 1-1-0 record this week (+1 goal differential). 2-2-0 on the season, 4 points.

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24. 24
    

    New York Rangers

    (5-2-0)

    Elo: 1483+0 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 50.4CF% 48.1

    No. 24 for the New York Rangers, up 1 from last week. A 2-1-0 record this week (+5 goal differential). Alexis Lafrenière led the charge with 5G, 7P on the week. Sitting at 5-2-0, 10 points on the year.

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25. 25
    

    New York Islanders

    (2-3-0)

    Elo: 1483-3 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 51.6CF% 46.3

    The New York Islanders slide 4 spots to No. 25. Went 1-2-0 on the week (-2 goal differential). Bo Horvat: 3G, 4P on the week. 2-3-0 on the season, 4 points.

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26. 26
    

    Nashville Predators

    (2-1-2)

    Elo: 1482+4 this week7-day: 1-0-2xGF% 38.2CF% 39.1

    The Nashville Predators climb to No. 26. A 1-0-2 record this week (+1 goal differential). Their 5-on-5 numbers are ugly — just 38.2% xGF. Steven Stamkos carried the offense — 5 points (2 goals) this week. Sitting at 2-1-2, 6 points on the year.

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27. 27
    

    Philadelphia Flyers

    (0-5-2)

    Elo: 1478-7 this week7-day: 0-4-0xGF% 34.3CF% 41.5

    The Philadelphia Flyers slide 4 spots to No. 27. Rough week: 0-4-0 with a 15-4 goal deficit. 34.3% xGF at even strength. That's not going to cut it. Season: 0-5-2 (2 pts).

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28. 28
    

    Seattle Kraken

    (4-2-0)

    Elo: 1473+1 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 43.9CF% 41.8

    No. 28 for the Seattle Kraken, up 1 from last week. Posted a 2-1-0 week (+1 goal differential). Just 41.8% Corsi — opponents had the run of play. Ben Meyers carried the offense — 5 points (1 goals) this week. Season: 4-2-0 (8 pts).

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29. 29
    

    Calgary Flames

    (0-5-0)

    Elo: 1467-6 this week7-day: 0-2-0xGF% 50.8CF% 50.7

    No. 29 for the Calgary Flames, down 1. A winless 0-2-0 week. Got outscored 11-5. Their scoring hasn't caught up to the quality looks they're generating. Sitting at 0-5-0, 0 points on the year.

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30. 30
    

    San Jose Sharks

    (3-2-0)

    Elo: 1461-4 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 33.6CF% 42.5

    The San Jose Sharks can't get out of the No. 30 spot. Posted a 1-2-0 week (-6 goal differential). 42.5% Corsi. They were chasing the puck more than they'd like. 3-2-0 on the season, 6 points.

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31. 31
    

    Chicago Blackhawks

    (1-5-0)

    Elo: 1442-2 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 40.8CF% 45.1

    No. 31 again for the Chicago Blackhawks. Not much going right. Posted a 1-2-0 week (-4 goal differential). Got outchanced badly at 5-on-5 with a 40.8% xGF share. Sitting at 1-5-0, 2 points on the year.

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32. 32
    

    Vancouver Canucks

    (2-5-0)

    Elo: 1434-4 this week7-day: 0-3-0xGF% 35.1CF% 45.7

    The Vancouver Canucks can't get out of the No. 32 spot. Couldn't get a win — 0-3-0, outscored 17-5. 35.1% xGF at even strength. That's not going to cut it. Jake DeBrusk: 3G, 4P on the week. Season: 2-5-0 (4 pts).

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