NHL Power Rankings
Hockey Alchemy NHL power rankings for the 2026-27 season, ranked by our Elo rating model and updated after every game.
| # | Team | Elo Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carolina Hurricanes | 1,619 |
| 2 | Colorado Avalanche | 1,562 |
| 3 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 1,558 |
| 4 | Minnesota Wild | 1,558 |
| 5 | Montréal Canadiens | 1,556 |
| 6 | Dallas Stars | 1,553 |
| 7 | Buffalo Sabres | 1,548 |
| 8 | Boston Bruins | 1,543 |
| 9 | Vegas Golden Knights | 1,539 |
| 10 | New Jersey Devils | 1,532 |
| 11 | Edmonton Oilers | 1,532 |
| 12 | Washington Capitals | 1,532 |
| 13 | Utah Mammoth | 1,526 |
| 14 | Ottawa Senators | 1,524 |
| 15 | Florida Panthers | 1,511 |
| 16 | St. Louis Blues | 1,507 |
| 17 | New York Islanders | 1,501 |
| 18 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 1,498 |
| 19 | Anaheim Ducks | 1,490 |
| 20 | Calgary Flames | 1,482 |
| 21 | Detroit Red Wings | 1,481 |
| 22 | Nashville Predators | 1,479 |
| 23 | Seattle Kraken | 1,478 |
| 24 | New York Rangers | 1,476 |
| 25 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 1,475 |
| 26 | Philadelphia Flyers | 1,470 |
| 27 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 1,470 |
| 28 | Winnipeg Jets | 1,468 |
| 29 | San Jose Sharks | 1,465 |
| 30 | Los Angeles Kings | 1,457 |
| 31 | Chicago Blackhawks | 1,408 |
| 32 | Vancouver Canucks | 1,384 |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes top Hockey Alchemy's 2026-27 NHL power rankings with an Elo rating of 1,619, followed by Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lightning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which NHL team is ranked number one?
The Carolina Hurricanes are the top-ranked NHL team in Hockey Alchemy's Elo power rankings for the 2026-27 season, with a rating of 1,619.
How are the Hockey Alchemy power rankings calculated?
Teams are ranked by an Elo rating model that updates after every game, rewarding wins over stronger opponents more than wins over weaker ones.