NHL Power Rankings

Hockey Alchemy NHL power rankings for the 2025-26 season, ranked by our Elo rating model and updated after every game.

#TeamElo Rating
1Carolina Hurricanes1,576
2Vegas Golden Knights1,545
3Washington Capitals1,531
4Colorado Avalanche1,515
5Buffalo Sabres1,509
6New York Islanders1,507
7New Jersey Devils1,505
8Anaheim Ducks1,505
9St. Louis Blues1,505
10Montréal Canadiens1,504
11Minnesota Wild1,501
12Columbus Blue Jackets1,499
13Tampa Bay Lightning1,499
14Florida Panthers1,495
15Pittsburgh Penguins1,495
16Boston Bruins1,494
17Edmonton Oilers1,494
18Dallas Stars1,493
19Philadelphia Flyers1,493
20Utah Mammoth1,493
21Nashville Predators1,490
22San Jose Sharks1,487
23Detroit Red Wings1,486
24Ottawa Senators1,482
25Los Angeles Kings1,482
26Phoenix Coyotes1,465
27Calgary Flames1,465
28Winnipeg Jets1,464
29Arizona Coyotes1,457
30New York Rangers1,456
31Seattle Kraken1,443
32Atlanta Thrashers1,438

Analysis

The Carolina Hurricanes top Hockey Alchemy's 2025-26 NHL power rankings with an Elo rating of 1,576, followed by Vegas Golden Knights and Washington Capitals.

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 2025-26 season, with a rating of 1,576.

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.