MONTREAL, CANADA – NOVEMBER 05: A closeup view of the NHL crest is seen on a referee jersey during the second period between the Montreal Canadiens and the Calgary Flames at the Bell Centre on November 5, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Calgary Flames defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
Hey there, everyone! Here are the top 7 NHL teams RIGHT NOW:
1. Winnipeg Jets
MONTREAL, QC – MARCH 04: A close-up detail of the Winnipeg Jets logo seen during the second period at the Bell Centre on March 4, 2021 in Montreal, Canada. The Winnipeg Jets defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 in overtime. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
The Jets have managed to maintain the top spot still despite a few other teams consistently threatening to take it. They are 3rd in goals per game and have allowed the 2nd fewest goals against per game. They also have the best power play percentage.
2. Vegas Golden Knights
WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 15: A general view of the Vegas Golden Knights jersey logo during the second period of the game against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on October 15, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
The Golden Knights are in a 3-way tie for 1st place in points with the Jets and the Capitals. They are 4th in goals per game and have allowed the 6th fewest goals against per game.
3. Washington Capitals
WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 23: A general view of the Washington Capitals jersey logo during the game against the Philadelphia Flyers at Capital One Arena on October 23, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
The Capitals are ranked 2nd in goals per game and have allowed the 5th fewest goals against per game. Each of these top 3 teams have an argument for being ranked 1st.
4. New Jersey Devils
WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 13: General view of the New Jersey Devils jersey logo during the second period of the game against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on April 13, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
The Devils are ranked just outside the top 10 in goals per game and have allowed the 4th fewest goals against per game. They also have the 3rd best power play percentage.
5. Edmonton Oilers
MONTREAL, CANADA – FEBRUARY 12: A detailed view of the Edmonton Oilers’ logo during the third period against the Montreal Canadiens at Centre Bell on February 12, 2023 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Edmonton Oilers 6-2. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
Up 2 spots. The Oilers are ranked 8th in goals per game and have allowed the 7th fewest goals against per game.
6. Carolina Hurricanes
MONTREAL, CANADA – APRIL 01: A closeup view of the Carolina Hurricanes’ logo during the first period against the Montreal Canadiens at Centre Bell on April 1, 2023 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-0. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
Down a spot. The Hurricanes are ranked 6th in goals per game and have allowed the 10th fewest goals against per game. They are tied with the Stars for the best penalty-kill percentage.
7. Tampa Bay Lightning
Up a spot. The Lightning have scored the most goals per game in the NHL and have allowed the 9th fewest goals against per game. They also have the 4th best power play percentage.
