NHL Power Rankings — Week 6 (Nov 2 – Nov 8, 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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Carolina Hurricanes
(14-3-2)Elo: 1559+1 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 60.0CF% 57.0No. 1 for the Carolina Hurricanes, up 1 from last week. Posted a 2-1-0 week (+6 goal differential). They ran the shot clock at 57.0% Corsi. Aho had a big week: 1 goals, 5 points. Season: 14-3-2 (30 pts).
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Colorado Avalanche
(10-6-2)Elo: 1557+0 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 50.8CF% 57.3The Colorado Avalanche slip to No. 2. Went 2-1-1 on the week (+1 goal differential). 57.3% Corsi — they owned the shot share. Cale Makar led the charge with 2G, 6P on the week. 10-6-2 on the season, 22 points.
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Tampa Bay Lightning
(11-4-2)Elo: 1546+5 this week7-day: 3-1-0xGF% 61.8CF% 62.9The Tampa Bay Lightning stay put at No. 3. Hard to argue with that. Posted a 3-1-0 week (+5 goal differential). 61.8% xGF at even strength. That's about as good as it gets. Point had a big week: 2 goals, 5 points. 11-4-2 on the season, 24 points.
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Dallas Stars
(10-5-2)Elo: 1539+5 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 50.3CF% 48.1The Dallas Stars hold at No. 4. Posted a 2-0-1 week (+1 goal differential). Jason Robertson led the charge with 4G, 5P on the week. Season: 10-5-2 (22 pts).
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Minnesota Wild
(12-3-4)Elo: 1536+4 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 40.3CF% 41.9Minnesota Wild: No. 5, up from 8 last week. Went 2-0-1 on the week (+4 goal differential). 41.9% Corsi. They were chasing the puck more than they'd like. They're scoring at a pace the underlying numbers don't fully support. Kaprizov had a big week: 1 goals, 6 points. 12-3-4 on the season, 28 points.
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Montreal Canadiens
(11-3-3)Elo: 1531+2 this week7-day: 2-0-1xGF% 44.5CF% 47.4The Montreal Canadiens tick up a spot to No. 6. Posted a 2-0-1 week (+2 goal differential). The 5-on-5 numbers weren't great: 44.5% expected goals share. Caufield paced the offense with 4 points. 11-3-3 on the season, 25 points.
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Ottawa Senators
(11-6-1)Elo: 1531+6 this week7-day: 2-0-0xGF% 54.7CF% 51.8No. 7 for the Ottawa Senators, up 2 from last week. Went 2-0-0, outscoring opponents 6-3. The 5-on-5 play was strong: 54.7% expected goals share. Sitting at 11-6-1, 23 points on the year.
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Buffalo Sabres
(8-6-3)Elo: 1530-1 this week7-day: 1-2-0xGF% 53.1CF% 54.5The Buffalo Sabres slide 3 spots to No. 8. Posted a 1-2-0 week (-1 goal differential). 8-6-3 on the season, 19 points.
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Vegas Golden Knights
(12-5-2)Elo: 1526+6 this week7-day: 3-0-1xGF% 45.4CF% 43.8The Vegas Golden Knights climb to No. 9. Went 3-0-1 on the week (+4 goal differential). A 43.8% Corsi share means they spent too much time in their own end. Tomas Hertl carried the offense — 6 points (4 goals) this week. Sitting at 12-5-2, 26 points on the year.
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Washington Capitals
(9-6-0)Elo: 1526-1 this week7-day: 1-1-0xGF% 56.6CF% 58.2The Washington Capitals slide 4 spots to No. 10. Went 1-1-0 on the week. The 5-on-5 play was strong: 56.6% expected goals share. Sitting at 9-6-0, 18 points on the year.
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Edmonton Oilers
(12-3-3)Elo: 1524-2 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 48.6CF% 46.8No. 11 for the Edmonton Oilers, down 1. Went 1-1-1 on the week. Connor McDavid led the charge with 1G, 8P on the week. 12-3-3 on the season, 27 points.
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Boston Bruins
(13-4-1)Elo: 1517+3 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 49.6CF% 45.1No. 12: Boston Bruins, same as last week. Went 3-0-0, outscoring opponents 13-5. Results are outpacing the chances they're creating — worth watching. Pavel Zacha carried the offense — 5 points (2 goals) this week. Sitting at 13-4-1, 27 points on the year.
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Utah Mammoth
(10-7-1)Elo: 1505+1 this week7-day: 1-1-1xGF% 56.4CF% 49.8The Utah Mammoth tick up a spot to No. 13. Went 1-1-1 on the week (-2 goal differential). 56.4% xGF at evens — they were the better team by the numbers. Clayton Keller led the charge with 1G, 6P on the week. Sitting at 10-7-1, 21 points on the year.
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St. Louis Blues
(7-8-2)Elo: 1503-6 this week7-day: 0-2-1xGF% 50.0CF% 49.8The St. Louis Blues slip to No. 14. A winless 0-2-1 week. Got outscored 11-6. Sitting at 7-8-2, 16 points on the year.
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New Jersey Devils
(13-5-0)Elo: 1498+1 this week7-day: 4-0-0xGF% 51.2CF% 55.1The New Jersey Devils climb to No. 15. Went 4-0-0, outscoring opponents 18-11. Jack Hughes led the charge with 3G, 9P on the week. Sitting at 13-5-0, 26 points on the year.
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Florida Panthers
(9-7-2)Elo: 1497-4 this week7-day: 1-3-0xGF% 43.3CF% 51.2No. 16 for the Florida Panthers, down 1. Posted a 1-3-0 week (-4 goal differential). 43.3% xGF at 5-on-5 — they were on the wrong side of the chances. Matthew Tkachuk led the charge with 0G, 6P on the week. 9-7-2 on the season, 20 points.
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Winnipeg Jets
(7-8-3)Elo: 1492+3 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 56.4CF% 51.2The Winnipeg Jets climb to No. 17. A clean 3-0-0 across 3 games, winning the goal battle 15-9. The 5-on-5 play was strong: 56.4% expected goals share. Mark Scheifele carried the offense — 6 points (2 goals) this week. Season: 7-8-3 (17 pts).
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Pittsburgh Penguins
(6-10-2)Elo: 1489-3 this week7-day: 1-3-0xGF% 53.1CF% 54.2No. 18 for the Pittsburgh Penguins, down 1. Went 1-3-0 on the week (-5 goal differential). Evgeni Malkin led the charge with 0G, 5P on the week. Season: 6-10-2 (14 pts).
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Los Angeles Kings
(5-8-2)Elo: 1487-1 this week7-day: 1-1-0xGF% 57.7CF% 48.9The Los Angeles Kings tick up 2 spots to No. 19. Posted a 1-1-0 week (+2 goal differential). Solid 5-on-5 numbers with a 57.7% xGF share. Adrian Kempe carried the offense — 5 points (3 goals) this week. 5-8-2 on the season, 12 points.
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Detroit Red Wings
(7-8-3)Elo: 1487-4 this week7-day: 1-3-0xGF% 47.1CF% 44.0The Detroit Red Wings dip a spot to No. 20. A 1-3-0 record this week (-5 goal differential). 44.0% Corsi. They were chasing the puck more than they'd like. Season: 7-8-3 (17 pts).
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Nashville Predators
(8-4-5)Elo: 1486+7 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 45.8CF% 41.6The Nashville Predators move up 4 spots to No. 21. A clean 3-0-0 across 3 games, winning the goal battle 10-4. Just 41.6% Corsi — opponents had the run of play. Their actual scoring ran well ahead of expectations this week. Josi had a big week: 1 goals, 5 points. Season: 8-4-5 (21 pts).
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New York Rangers
(10-7-1)Elo: 1486+9 this week7-day: 3-0-0xGF% 52.7CF% 47.4The New York Rangers tick up 2 spots to No. 22. Perfect 3-0-0 week with a 10-6 goal edge. Adam Fox carried the offense — 5 points (1 goals) this week. Sitting at 10-7-1, 21 points on the year.
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Anaheim Ducks
(10-7-1)Elo: 1486+10 this week7-day: 4-0-0xGF% 48.2CF% 50.6The Anaheim Ducks shot up 6 spots to No. 23 after a strong stretch. Went 4-0-0, outscoring opponents 20-13. Cutter Gauthier carried the offense — 10 points (8 goals) this week. 10-7-1 on the season, 21 points.
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Columbus Blue Jackets
(7-8-0)Elo: 1483+2 this week7-day: 2-1-0xGF% 49.3CF% 47.2No. 24 for the Columbus Blue Jackets, down 1. A 2-1-0 record this week (+3 goal differential). Charlie Coyle: 2G, 4P on the week. Sitting at 7-8-0, 14 points on the year.
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New York Islanders
(7-6-3)Elo: 1483-3 this week7-day: 0-1-1xGF% 49.7CF% 43.7New York Islanders: No. 25, dropping 3 from last week. Couldn't get a win — 0-1-1, outscored 10-7. A 43.7% Corsi share means they spent too much time in their own end. 7-6-3 on the season, 17 points.
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Toronto Maple Leafs
(8-9-2)Elo: 1483-6 this week7-day: 0-3-0xGF% 48.0CF% 51.2No. 26 now for the Toronto Maple Leafs, down 6 spots. That hurts. A winless 0-3-0 week. Got outscored 11-4. They're getting the chances but not the goals. That tends to even out. 8-9-2 on the season, 18 points.
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Calgary Flames
(8-9-1)Elo: 14790 this week7-day: 2-1-1xGF% 48.4CF% 47.4The Calgary Flames dip a spot to No. 27. Posted a 2-1-1 week (-1 goal differential). Season: 8-9-1 (17 pts).
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Philadelphia Flyers
(4-10-5)Elo: 1474-5 this week7-day: 0-2-1xGF% 49.9CF% 51.3The Philadelphia Flyers dip a spot to No. 28. A winless 0-2-1 week. Got outscored 11-7. 4-10-5 on the season, 13 points.
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Seattle Kraken
(9-6-1)Elo: 1473-3 this week7-day: 1-1-0xGF% 49.5CF% 50.5The Seattle Kraken slip to No. 29. Posted a 1-1-0 week. 9-6-1 on the season, 19 points.
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San Jose Sharks
(7-11-1)Elo: 1447-9 this week7-day: 0-4-0xGF% 48.2CF% 54.2The San Jose Sharks can't get out of the No. 30 spot. A winless 0-4-0 week. Got outscored 17-7. Their scoring hasn't caught up to the quality looks they're generating. Celebrini had a big week: 2 goals, 5 points. Sitting at 7-11-1, 15 points on the year.
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Chicago Blackhawks
(4-13-1)Elo: 1431-8 this week7-day: 0-4-0xGF% 37.4CF% 44.8No. 31 again for the Chicago Blackhawks. Not much going right. Rough week: 0-4-0 with a 23-8 goal deficit. Got outchanced badly at 5-on-5 with a 37.4% xGF share. Connor Bedard led the charge with 1G, 5P on the week. Sitting at 4-13-1, 9 points on the year.
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Vancouver Canucks
(3-15-1)Elo: 1409-7 this week7-day: 0-3-0xGF% 44.5CF% 48.4The Vancouver Canucks stay stuck at No. 32. Rough week: 0-3-0 with a 15-8 goal deficit. Below-average 5-on-5 play at 44.5% xGF. 3-15-1 on the season, 7 points.
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