NHL Power Rankings
Hockey Alchemy NHL power rankings for the 2025-26 season, ranked by our Elo rating model and updated after every game.
| # | Team | Elo Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carolina Hurricanes | 1,576 |
| 2 | Vegas Golden Knights | 1,545 |
| 3 | Washington Capitals | 1,531 |
| 4 | Colorado Avalanche | 1,515 |
| 5 | Buffalo Sabres | 1,509 |
| 6 | New York Islanders | 1,507 |
| 7 | New Jersey Devils | 1,505 |
| 8 | Anaheim Ducks | 1,505 |
| 9 | St. Louis Blues | 1,505 |
| 10 | Montréal Canadiens | 1,504 |
| 11 | Minnesota Wild | 1,501 |
| 12 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 1,499 |
| 13 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 1,499 |
| 14 | Florida Panthers | 1,495 |
| 15 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 1,495 |
| 16 | Boston Bruins | 1,494 |
| 17 | Edmonton Oilers | 1,494 |
| 18 | Dallas Stars | 1,493 |
| 19 | Philadelphia Flyers | 1,493 |
| 20 | Utah Mammoth | 1,493 |
| 21 | Nashville Predators | 1,490 |
| 22 | San Jose Sharks | 1,487 |
| 23 | Detroit Red Wings | 1,486 |
| 24 | Ottawa Senators | 1,482 |
| 25 | Los Angeles Kings | 1,482 |
| 26 | Phoenix Coyotes | 1,465 |
| 27 | Calgary Flames | 1,465 |
| 28 | Winnipeg Jets | 1,464 |
| 29 | Arizona Coyotes | 1,457 |
| 30 | New York Rangers | 1,456 |
| 31 | Seattle Kraken | 1,443 |
| 32 | Atlanta Thrashers | 1,438 |
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.