Wanna know what the “Puck” is going on in the world of hockey? Well, here are this weeks NHL Power Rankings:
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.
8. Dallas Stars
WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 15: A general view of the Dallas Stars jersey logo during the second period of the game against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on December 15, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
Up 2 spots. The Stars are ranked 10th in goals per game and have allowed the 3rd fewest goals against per game. They are tied with the Hurricanes for the best penalty-kill percentage in the NHL.
9. Minnesota Wild
Down 2 spots. The Wild are ranked 16th in goals per game and have allowed the 8th fewest goals against per game.
10. Toronto Maple Leafs
SUNRISE, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 19: The Toronto Maple Leafs logo is seen on a jersey during the third period of a game against the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena on October 19, 2023 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
Down 3 spots. The Leafs are ranked just outside the top 10 in both goals per game and have allowed the fewest goals against per game. They also have the 3rd best penalty-kill percentage.
11. Los Angeles Kings
MONTREAL, CANADA – OCTOBER 17: A closeup view of the Los Angeles Kings crest during the first period against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on October 17, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Los Angeles Kings defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-1. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
Down a spot. Managed an OT win vs. the Jets but lost to the Flames.
12. Florida Panthers
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – OCTOBER 30: A detail of the Florida Panthers logo during the third period against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on October 30, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Won against Utah. Lost to the Avalanche in regulation and were defeated in OT by the Bruins.
13. Colorado Avalanche
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 23: Samuel Girard #49 of the Colorado Avalanche skates on the ice during a game against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on December 23, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Won vs. the Panthers and Wild. Lost to the Blackhawks and Jets.
14. Ottawa Senators
RALEIGH, NC – APRIL 04: Ottawa Senators logo prior to the second period the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena on April 04, 2023 in Raleigh, North Carolina (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Getty Images)***
Won vs. the Penguins and Stars. Lost in OT to the Red Wings and suffered a regulation loss to the Sabres.
15. Boston Bruins
MONTREAL, QC – MARCH 21: A detailed view of the Boston Bruins’ logo is seen during the second period against the Montreal Canadiens at Centre Bell on March 21, 2022 in Montreal, Canada. The Boston Bruins defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
Lost to both the Oilers and the Lightning. Managed an OT win vs. the Panthers.
16. Vancouver Canucks
MONTREAL, CANADA – NOVEMBER 12: A detailed view of the Vancouver Canucks logo during the third period against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on November 12, 2023 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Vancouver Canucks defeated the Montreal Canadiens 5-2. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
OT losses to the Canadiens and Capitals. A regulation loss to the Hurricanes and win vs. the Leafs.
17. New York Rangers
Lost in OT vs. the Stars, won in OT vs. the Devils and got a regulation win vs. the Golden Knights.
18. Calgary Flames
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 25: A detailed view of the jersey logo worn by the Calgary Flames during the game against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on November 25, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
An OT win vs. the Ducks and a regulation win vs. the Kings.
19. Utah Hockey Club
KEARNS, UTAH – OCTOBER 07: A close-up of the Utah Hockey Club logo on practice jersey at Utah’s Olympic Oval on October 07, 2024 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Lost to both the Panthers and the Islanders. Won vs. the Sharks.
20. Columbus Blue Jackets
WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 07: A general view of the Columbus Blue Jackets jersey logo worn by Elvis Merzlikins #90 during the second period of the NHL preseason game against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on October 7, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images
Up 2 spots. Got a shootout win vs. the Penguins and regulation wins vs. the Kraken and Blues.
21. Montreal Canadiens 20-18-4
MONTREAL, CANADA – OCTOBER 14: A close-up view of the Montreal Canadiens logo on a jersey during the second period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Bell Centre on October 14, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Montreal Canadiens 6-3. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
Up 2 spots. OT wins vs. the Canucks and Capitals. Suffered a shootout loss to the Stars.
22. St. Louis Blues
Down 2 spots. Losses to the Wild and Blue Jackets and a win vs. the Ducks.
23. Pittsburgh Penguins
MONTREAL, CANADA – OCTOBER 17: A detailed view of the Pittsburgh Penguins logo during the second period against the Montreal Canadiens at Centre Bell on October 17, 2022 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
Down 2 spots. Lost in shootouts to the Blue Jackets. Lost in regulation to the Senators and Lightning. Nabbed a win vs. the Oilers.
24. New York Islanders
MONTREAL, CANADA – FEBRUARY 11: A closeup view of the New York Islanders’ logo during the second period against the Montreal Canadiens at Centre Bell on February 11, 2023 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the New York Islanders 4-3 in overtime. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
Up 2 spots. Wins vs. the Golden Knights and Hockey Club.
25. Philadelphia Flyers
MONTREAL, QC – DECEMBER 16: A detailed view of the Philadelphia Flyers’ logo seen on a jersey during overtime against the Montreal Canadiens at Centre Bell on December 16, 2021 in Montreal, Canada. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 in a shootout. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
Down a spot. Lost to both the Leafs and Stars. Grabbed a win vs. the Ducks.
26. Detroit Red Wings
MONTREAL, CANADA – APRIL 16: A closeup view of the Detroit Red Wings logo during the third period against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on April 16, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 in a shootout. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
Up 3 spots. 7 game win streak! An OT win vs. the Senators and regulation wins against the Blackhawks and Kraken.
27. Seattle Kraken
OTTAWA, CANADA – DECEMBER 02: Detailed view of the Seattle Kraken logo on Joey Daccord #35 of the Seattle Kraken jersey during the second period against the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre on December 02, 2023 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images)
Down 2 spots. Losses to the Devils, Blue Jackets, and Red Wings. A win vs. the Sabres.
28. Buffalo Sabres
BUFFALO, NY – JANUARY 14: A general view of the Buffalo Sabres logo on a jersey during the game against the Washington Capitals at KeyBank Center on January 14 , 2021 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Kevin Hoffman/Getty Images)
Down a spot. Won in shootouts vs. the Capitals, won in regulation vs. the Senators and lost to the Kraken.
29. Anaheim Ducks
MONTREAL, CANADA – DECEMBER 09: A closeup view of the Anaheim Ducks logo on a jersey during the third period against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on December 9, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 in a shootout. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
Down a spot. Lost in OT to the Flames and suffered regulation losses to the Blues and Phillies. Won in OT vs. the Hurricanes.
30. Nashville Predators
MONTREAL, CANADA – DECEMBER 05: A closeup view of the Nashville Predators logo during the first period against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on December 5, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Nashville Predators 3-0. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
Losses to the Jets and the Capitals.
31. San Jose Sharks
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 04: The logo on the San Jose Sharks on a jersey during their game against the Vegas Golden Knights at SAP Center on October 04, 2019 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
On a 3-game losing streak. Losses to the Golden Knights, the Hockey Club, and the Wild.
32. Chicago Blackhawks
Beat the Avalanche but lost to the Red Wings, Oilers, and Flames.
