Hey there, everyone! Here are the top 10 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.
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.
