NHL Power Rankings — Week 3 (Oct 12 – Oct 18, 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

   (5-2-1)

   Elo: 1560+5 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 48.0CF% 48.8

   Still No. 1: the Colorado Avalanche. A 2-0-1 record this week (+3 goal differential). Nathan MacKinnon led the charge with 1G, 6P on the week. Season: 5-2-1 (11 pts).

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2. 2
   

   Carolina Hurricanes

   (7-2-1)

   Elo: 1550+6 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 56.2CF% 60.1

   The Carolina Hurricanes stay put at No. 2. Hard to argue with that. Posted a 2-1-0 week (+2 goal differential). Solid 5-on-5 numbers with a 56.2% xGF share. Sitting at 7-2-1, 15 points on the year.

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3. 3
   

   Tampa Bay Lightning

   (6-2-0)

   Elo: 1540-1 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 54.2CF% 57.7

   The Tampa Bay Lightning stay put at No. 3. Hard to argue with that. A 2-1-0 record this week. 57.7% Corsi — they owned the shot share. Sitting at 6-2-0, 12 points on the year.

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4. 4
   

   Dallas Stars

   (4-3-1)

   Elo: 1536+0 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 48.6CF% 50.0

   The Dallas Stars hold at No. 4. Posted a 2-1-0 week (+4 goal differential). Arttu Hyry potted 3 on the week. Sitting at 4-3-1, 9 points on the year.

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5. 5
   

   Washington Capitals

   (5-3-0)

   Elo: 1528+3 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 40.3CF% 38.9

   The Washington Capitals tick up a spot to No. 5. A 2-1-0 record this week (+1 goal differential). Just 38.9% Corsi — opponents had the run of play. Tuch paced the offense with 4 points. 5-3-0 on the season, 10 points.

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6. 6
   

   Ottawa Senators

   (6-3-0)

   Elo: 1528-4 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 46.1CF% 40.4

   The Ottawa Senators dip a spot to No. 6. A 2-2-0 record this week (-3 goal differential). 40.4% Corsi. They were chasing the puck more than they'd like. Tim Stützle: 1G, 4P on the week. Sitting at 6-3-0, 12 points on the year.

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7. 7
   

   Vegas Golden Knights

   (8-2-0)

   Elo: 1528+5 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 41.6CF% 46.2

   No. 7 for the Vegas Golden Knights, up 1 from last week. Went 3-1-0 on the week (+9 goal differential). 41.6% xGF at even strength. That's not going to cut it. They're scoring at a pace the underlying numbers don't fully support. Stone had a big week: 4 goals, 7 points. 8-2-0 on the season, 16 points.

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8. 8
   

   Buffalo Sabres

   (4-3-2)

   Elo: 1527+2 this week7-day: 2-0-2xGF% 51.0CF% 49.0

   No. 8 for the Buffalo Sabres, down 1. Posted a 2-0-2 week (+1 goal differential). Jack Quinn carried the offense — 7 points (3 goals) this week. Season: 4-3-2 (10 pts).

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9. 9
   

   Minnesota Wild

   (6-2-1)

   Elo: 1522+3 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 60.0CF% 56.1

   No. 9: Minnesota Wild, same as last week. Posted a 3-1-0 week (+1 goal differential). 56.1% Corsi — they owned the shot share. Kirill Kaprizov led the charge with 4G, 7P on the week. Sitting at 6-2-1, 13 points on the year.

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10. 10
    

    Edmonton Oilers

    (6-1-1)

    Elo: 1522+3 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 41.8CF% 42.5

    No movement for the Edmonton Oilers at No. 10. A 2-1-0 record this week (+5 goal differential). Just 42.5% Corsi — opponents had the run of play. Their actual scoring ran well ahead of expectations this week. Connor McDavid led the charge with 3G, 10P on the week. 6-1-1 on the season, 13 points.

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11. 11
    

    Montreal Canadiens

    (4-3-1)

    Elo: 1515-2 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 57.4CF% 56.8

    No. 11: Montreal Canadiens, same as last week. A 2-1-0 record this week (+1 goal differential). Shot attempts tilted heavily in their favor at 56.8% Corsi. Cole Caufield: 3G, 4P on the week. Sitting at 4-3-1, 9 points on the year.

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12. 12
    

    Boston Bruins

    (7-2-0)

    Elo: 1515+9 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 48.3CF% 44.6

    The Boston Bruins move up 3 spots to No. 12. Perfect 3-0-0 week with a 14-6 goal edge. Their actual scoring ran well ahead of expectations this week. David Pastrnak led the charge with 2G, 5P on the week. Season: 7-2-0 (14 pts).

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13. 13
    

    Utah Mammoth

    (6-3-0)

    Elo: 1511+3 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 56.3CF% 54.2

    The Utah Mammoth slip to No. 13. Went 2-1-0 on the week (-1 goal differential). The 5-on-5 play was strong: 56.3% expected goals share. Season: 6-3-0 (12 pts).

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14. 14
    

    Winnipeg Jets

    (4-2-2)

    Elo: 1505-1 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 54.8CF% 50.0

    No movement for the Winnipeg Jets at No. 14. Posted a 1-1-1 week (+1 goal differential). Solid 5-on-5 numbers with a 54.8% xGF share. Scheifele had a big week: 2 goals, 5 points. Sitting at 4-2-2, 10 points on the year.

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15. 15
    

    St. Louis Blues

    (3-4-1)

    Elo: 1504-2 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 50.8CF% 51.9

    The St. Louis Blues dip 2 spots to No. 15. Posted a 1-2-0 week (+1 goal differential). Mason McTavish led the charge with 3G, 5P on the week. Sitting at 3-4-1, 7 points on the year.

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16. 16
    

    Florida Panthers

    (5-2-2)

    Elo: 1497+3 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 53.2CF% 58.8

    Up 3 to No. 16 for the Florida Panthers. A 3-1-0 record this week (+8 goal differential). 58.8% Corsi — they owned the shot share. Brady Tkachuk carried the offense — 10 points (6 goals) this week. Season: 5-2-2 (12 pts).

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17. 17
    

    Pittsburgh Penguins

    (3-5-1)

    Elo: 1495-8 this week7-day: 0-3-0xGF% 59.7CF% 57.3

    The Pittsburgh Penguins slip to No. 17. Couldn't get a win — 0-3-0, outscored 16-7. They ran the shot clock at 57.3% Corsi. They're getting the chances but not the goals. That tends to even out. Sidney Crosby: 3G, 4P on the week. 3-5-1 on the season, 7 points.

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18. 18
    

    Detroit Red Wings

    (3-3-2)

    Elo: 1491+2 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 47.1CF% 46.3

    The Detroit Red Wings tick up 2 spots to No. 18. A 2-0-1 record this week (+1 goal differential). Alex DeBrincat: 3G, 4P on the week. Sitting at 3-3-2, 8 points on the year.

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19. 19
    

    Columbus Blue Jackets

    (3-4-0)

    Elo: 1491-3 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 40.1CF% 42.6

    The Columbus Blue Jackets dip a spot to No. 19. Posted a 1-2-0 week (-4 goal differential). Got outchanced badly at 5-on-5 with a 40.1% xGF share. Season: 3-4-0 (6 pts).

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20. 20
    

    Los Angeles Kings

    (0-4-2)

    Elo: 1489-6 this week7-day: 0-2-0xGF% 62.3CF% 58.8

    Los Angeles Kings: No. 20, dropping 3 from last week. A winless 0-2-0 week. Got outscored 8-2. 62.3% xGF at even strength. That's about as good as it gets. The results don't match the chances they're creating — they should be better. 0-4-2 on the season, 2 points.

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21. 21
    

    New York Islanders

    (4-3-1)

    Elo: 1488+6 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 50.3CF% 58.6

    The New York Islanders move up 4 spots to No. 21. Posted a 2-0-1 week (+3 goal differential). They ran the shot clock at 58.6% Corsi. Sitting at 4-3-1, 9 points on the year.

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22. 22
    

    New York Rangers

    (6-3-1)

    Elo: 1486+0 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 45.2CF% 45.0

    The New York Rangers climb to No. 22. A 1-1-1 record this week (-4 goal differential). The 5-on-5 numbers weren't great: 45.2% expected goals share. Season: 6-3-1 (13 pts).

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23. 23
    

    New Jersey Devils

    (4-4-0)

    Elo: 1483-2 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 64.5CF% 63.5

    No movement for the New Jersey Devils at No. 23. Went 2-2-0 on the week (+2 goal differential). They ran the shot clock at 63.5% Corsi. Jack Hughes led the charge with 1G, 5P on the week. Sitting at 4-4-0, 8 points on the year.

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24. 24
    

    Nashville Predators

    (3-2-3)

    Elo: 1481-1 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 52.1CF% 47.3

    No. 24 for the Nashville Predators, up 2 from last week. A 1-1-1 record this week (-1 goal differential). Ryan O'Reilly: 3G, 4P on the week. Season: 3-2-3 (9 pts).

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25. 25
    

    Anaheim Ducks

    (4-3-0)

    Elo: 1481-7 this week7-day: 0-2-0xGF% 47.1CF% 52.2

    Anaheim Ducks: No. 25, dropping 4 from last week. Couldn't get a win — 0-2-0, outscored 8-4. 4-3-0 on the season, 8 points.

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26. 26
    

    Toronto Maple Leafs

    (3-4-2)

    Elo: 1480-6 this week7-day: 0-2-1xGF% 47.1CF% 40.9

    Toronto Maple Leafs: No. 26, dropping 4 from last week. Couldn't get a win — 0-2-1, outscored 14-9. 40.9% Corsi. They were chasing the puck more than they'd like. Kirill Marchenko: 3G, 4P on the week. Season: 3-4-2 (8 pts).

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27. 27
    

    Seattle Kraken

    (5-3-1)

    Elo: 1475-2 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 44.2CF% 42.3

    The Seattle Kraken tick up a spot to No. 27. Went 1-1-1 on the week (-5 goal differential). The 5-on-5 numbers weren't great: 44.2% expected goals share. Sitting at 5-3-1, 11 points on the year.

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28. 28
    

    Philadelphia Flyers

    (1-6-3)

    Elo: 14750 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 41.9CF% 48.8

    No. 28 for the Philadelphia Flyers, down 1. Posted a 1-1-1 week. Their 5-on-5 numbers are ugly — just 41.9% xGF. Sitting at 1-6-3, 5 points on the year.

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29. 29
    

    Calgary Flames

    (2-6-0)

    Elo: 1469+1 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 51.7CF% 49.8

    The Calgary Flames can't get out of the No. 29 spot. Posted a 2-1-0 week (-1 goal differential). 2-6-0 on the season, 4 points.

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30. 30
    

    San Jose Sharks

    (4-3-1)

    Elo: 1459-2 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 49.4CF% 55.9

    No. 30 again for the San Jose Sharks. Not much going right. Posted a 1-1-1 week (-3 goal differential). Celebrini had a big week: 2 goals, 5 points. Season: 4-3-1 (9 pts).

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31. 31
    

    Chicago Blackhawks

    (3-6-0)

    Elo: 1443+1 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 42.5CF% 40.8

    The Chicago Blackhawks stay stuck at No. 31. Posted a 2-1-0 week (-1 goal differential). The 5-on-5 numbers weren't great: 42.5% expected goals share. Sitting at 3-6-0, 6 points on the year.

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32. 32
    

    Vancouver Canucks

    (2-7-1)

    Elo: 1428-4 this week7-day: 0-2-1xGF% 40.3CF% 39.5

    The Vancouver Canucks stay stuck at No. 32. Went 0-2-1, outscored 10-6. 39.5% Corsi. They were chasing the puck more than they'd like. Sitting at 2-7-1, 5 points on the year.

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