NHL Power Rankings — Week 4 (Oct 19 – Oct 25, 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
(6-5-1)Elo: 1556-4 this week7-day: 1-3-0xGF% 43.4CF% 49.2No. 1 again for the Colorado Avalanche. Nobody's knocking them off. Went 1-3-0 on the week (-3 goal differential). Below-average 5-on-5 play at 43.4% xGF. Lehkonen had a big week: 4 goals, 6 points. Sitting at 6-5-1, 13 points on the year.
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Carolina Hurricanes
(9-2-2)Elo: 1552+5 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 62.6CF% 57.2No. 2 again for the Carolina Hurricanes. Nobody's knocking them off. Posted a 2-0-1 week (+6 goal differential). At 5-on-5 they were dominant: 62.6% of the expected goals. Stankoven had a big week: 4 goals, 5 points. 9-2-2 on the season, 20 points.
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Tampa Bay Lightning
(7-3-1)Elo: 1540+0 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 49.6CF% 53.5No. 3 again for the Tampa Bay Lightning. Nobody's knocking them off. Posted a 1-1-1 week. Kucherov paced the offense with 4 points. 7-3-1 on the season, 15 points.
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Dallas Stars
(7-3-1)Elo: 1536+0 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 68.5CF% 62.1No movement for the Dallas Stars at No. 4. A clean 3-0-0 across 3 games, winning the goal battle 12-7. 68.5% xGF at even strength. That's about as good as it gets. Mikko Rantanen carried the offense — 6 points (4 goals) this week. 7-3-1 on the season, 15 points.
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Ottawa Senators
(8-4-0)Elo: 1529+1 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 56.4CF% 54.0No. 5 for the Ottawa Senators, up 1 from last week. A 2-1-0 record this week (+3 goal differential). The 5-on-5 play was strong: 56.4% expected goals share. Batherson had a big week: 3 goals, 6 points. Season: 8-4-0 (16 pts).
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Washington Capitals
(6-4-0)Elo: 1524-3 this week7-day: 1-1-0xGF% 61.0CF% 54.2The Washington Capitals slip to No. 6. Posted a 1-1-0 week (-2 goal differential). Their 5-on-5 numbers were elite this week — 61.0% xGF. Their scoring hasn't caught up to the quality looks they're generating. 6-4-0 on the season, 12 points.
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Minnesota Wild
(8-3-2)Elo: 15240 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 67.2CF% 57.6The Minnesota Wild tick up 2 spots to No. 7. A 2-1-1 record this week (+4 goal differential). 67.2% xGF at even strength. That's about as good as it gets. Kaprizov had a big week: 3 goals, 6 points. Season: 8-3-2 (18 pts).
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Buffalo Sabres
(4-4-3)Elo: 1523-4 this week7-day: 0-1-1xGF% 43.2CF% 50.3No movement for the Buffalo Sabres at No. 8. A winless 0-1-1 week. Got outscored 7-4. Below-average 5-on-5 play at 43.2% xGF. Sitting at 4-4-3, 11 points on the year.
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Vegas Golden Knights
(8-4-1)Elo: 1521-6 this week7-day: 0-2-1xGF% 57.7CF% 52.5The Vegas Golden Knights dip 2 spots to No. 9. Rough week: 0-2-1 with a 14-5 goal deficit. Solid 5-on-5 numbers with a 57.7% xGF share. They're getting the chances but not the goals. That tends to even out. Sitting at 8-4-1, 17 points on the year.
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Boston Bruins
(9-2-1)Elo: 1519+5 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 60.2CF% 51.1No. 10 for the Boston Bruins, up 2 from last week. Went 2-0-1 on the week (+7 goal differential). Their 5-on-5 numbers were elite this week — 60.2% xGF. Pastrnak had a big week: 3 goals, 5 points. Season: 9-2-1 (19 pts).
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Edmonton Oilers
(8-2-1)Elo: 1519-3 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 38.4CF% 47.1No. 11 for the Edmonton Oilers, down 1. Posted a 2-1-0 week (-3 goal differential). Got outchanced badly at 5-on-5 with a 38.4% xGF share. Connor McDavid led the charge with 2G, 10P on the week. 8-2-1 on the season, 17 points.
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Montreal Canadiens
(6-3-2)Elo: 1517+2 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 55.1CF% 56.9The Montreal Canadiens dip a spot to No. 12. A 2-0-1 record this week (+3 goal differential). 55.1% xGF at evens — they were the better team by the numbers. Caufield paced the offense with 4 points. 6-3-2 on the season, 14 points.
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Utah Mammoth
(8-4-0)Elo: 15110 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 62.9CF% 57.8No movement for the Utah Mammoth at No. 13. Went 2-1-0 on the week. Their 5-on-5 numbers were elite this week — 62.9% xGF. Clayton Keller: 1G, 4P on the week. Sitting at 8-4-0, 16 points on the year.
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St. Louis Blues
(5-5-1)Elo: 1507+3 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 43.8CF% 44.7No. 14 for the St. Louis Blues, up 1 from last week. Posted a 2-1-0 week (+1 goal differential). 43.8% xGF at 5-on-5 — they were on the wrong side of the chances. Holloway paced the offense with 4 points. 5-5-1 on the season, 11 points.
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Winnipeg Jets
(4-4-3)Elo: 1503-3 this week7-day: 0-2-1xGF% 43.1CF% 48.5The Winnipeg Jets slip to No. 15. A winless 0-2-1 week. Got outscored 7-4. The 5-on-5 numbers weren't great: 43.1% expected goals share. Season: 4-4-3 (11 pts).
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Pittsburgh Penguins
(5-6-1)Elo: 1495+0 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 48.6CF% 51.7The Pittsburgh Penguins climb to No. 16. A 2-1-0 record this week (+4 goal differential). 5-6-1 on the season, 11 points.
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Toronto Maple Leafs
(7-4-2)Elo: 1492+12 this week7-day: 4-0-0xGF% 47.4CF% 47.5No. 17 this week for the Toronto Maple Leafs, up 9 from last week. That's the biggest climb in the rankings. Swept the week at 4-0-0 — 21 goals for, 9 against. Results are outpacing the chances they're creating — worth watching. Auston Matthews carried the offense — 6 points (3 goals) this week. Sitting at 7-4-2, 16 points on the year.
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Florida Panthers
(6-4-2)Elo: 1492-5 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 48.9CF% 51.4No. 18 for the Florida Panthers, down 2. A 1-2-0 record this week (-7 goal differential). The results don't match the chances they're creating — they should be better. Sitting at 6-4-2, 14 points on the year.
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New Jersey Devils
(7-4-0)Elo: 1491+9 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 61.9CF% 52.9Up 4 to No. 19 for the New Jersey Devils. Went 3-0-0, outscoring opponents 11-5. 61.9% xGF at even strength. That's about as good as it gets. Gritsyuk paced the offense with 4 points. Season: 7-4-0 (14 pts).
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Detroit Red Wings
(4-4-3)Elo: 14910 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 58.4CF% 60.8No. 20 for the Detroit Red Wings, down 2. Went 1-1-1 on the week (-1 goal differential). 58.4% xGF at even strength. That's about as good as it gets. Lucas Raymond led the charge with 3G, 5P on the week. 4-4-3 on the season, 11 points.
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Los Angeles Kings
(2-5-2)Elo: 1491+2 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 42.4CF% 42.1The Los Angeles Kings dip a spot to No. 21. Went 2-1-0 on the week (+2 goal differential). Below-average 5-on-5 play at 42.4% xGF. Panarin had a big week: 3 goals, 5 points. Sitting at 2-5-2, 6 points on the year.
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New York Islanders
(5-4-2)Elo: 1490+2 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 49.5CF% 50.9The New York Islanders dip a spot to No. 22. A 1-1-1 record this week (-3 goal differential). Season: 5-4-2 (12 pts).
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Columbus Blue Jackets
(4-5-0)Elo: 1486-3 this week7-day: 1-1-0xGF% 50.5CF% 56.0Columbus Blue Jackets: No. 23, dropping 4 from last week. Went 1-1-0 on the week (-3 goal differential). They ran the shot clock at 56.0% Corsi. Sitting at 4-5-0, 8 points on the year.
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New York Rangers
(7-5-1)Elo: 1483-2 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 53.7CF% 51.5The New York Rangers slip to No. 24. A 1-2-0 record this week (-1 goal differential). Adam Fox led the charge with 0G, 7P on the week. Season: 7-5-1 (15 pts).
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Philadelphia Flyers
(3-7-3)Elo: 1479+4 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 50.9CF% 46.5Philadelphia Flyers: No. 25, up from 28 last week. Posted a 2-1-0 week (+2 goal differential). Zegras had a big week: 1 goals, 6 points. Sitting at 3-7-3, 9 points on the year.
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Nashville Predators
(4-3-4)Elo: 1479-2 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 44.7CF% 46.5The Nashville Predators dip 2 spots to No. 26. Posted a 1-1-1 week (-3 goal differential). The 5-on-5 numbers weren't great: 44.7% expected goals share. O'Reilly had a big week: 2 goals, 5 points. Sitting at 4-3-4, 12 points on the year.
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Calgary Flames
(4-6-0)Elo: 1478+6 this week7-day: 2-0-0xGF% 41.1CF% 40.8The Calgary Flames climb to No. 27. Went 2-0-0, outscoring opponents 6-2. Just 40.8% Corsi — opponents had the run of play. Their actual scoring ran well ahead of expectations this week. Farabee paced the offense with 4 points. Sitting at 4-6-0, 8 points on the year.
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Anaheim Ducks
(5-6-0)Elo: 1477-4 this week7-day: 1-3-0xGF% 38.5CF% 47.3Anaheim Ducks: No. 28, dropping 3 from last week. Posted a 1-3-0 week (-6 goal differential). 38.5% xGF at even strength. That's not going to cut it. Leo Carlsson: 1G, 4P on the week. Season: 5-6-0 (10 pts).
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Seattle Kraken
(7-4-1)Elo: 1476+0 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 37.8CF% 39.9No. 29 for the Seattle Kraken, down 2. A 2-1-0 record this week (-1 goal differential). Just 39.9% Corsi — opponents had the run of play. Montour paced the offense with 4 points. 7-4-1 on the season, 15 points.
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San Jose Sharks
(6-5-1)Elo: 1459+0 this week7-day: 2-2-0xGF% 41.2CF% 40.3The San Jose Sharks can't get out of the No. 30 spot. A 2-2-0 record this week (+1 goal differential). 41.2% xGF at even strength. That's not going to cut it. Trouba had a big week: 1 goals, 5 points. Sitting at 6-5-1, 13 points on the year.
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Chicago Blackhawks
(3-8-0)Elo: 1441-3 this week7-day: 0-2-0xGF% 40.6CF% 39.3The Chicago Blackhawks stay stuck at No. 31. Rough week: 0-2-0 with a 7-3 goal deficit. 39.3% Corsi. They were chasing the puck more than they'd like. Sitting at 3-8-0, 6 points on the year.
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Vancouver Canucks
(2-10-1)Elo: 1423-5 this week7-day: 0-3-0xGF% 32.3CF% 38.2The Vancouver Canucks stay stuck at No. 32. A winless 0-3-0 week. Got outscored 15-7. Got outchanced badly at 5-on-5 with a 32.3% xGF share. 2-10-1 on the season, 5 points.
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