NHL Power Rankings – Week 5

The 2025-2026 season is through four weeks. The Colorado Avalanche are the first team to reach 25 points and continue to play well. The two biggest surprises are the Ottawa Senators and the Chicago Blackhawks. Both teams have 19 points in the standings and are off to hot starts. Of the 32 teams, the St. Louis Blues and Calgary Flames are off to the slowest starts to the season. Here are the Week 5 NHL Team Power Rankings.

32. Calgary Flames

Calgary is tied with St. Louis for the worst goal differential in the league. The team is ranked 31^st in goals scored per game and 20^th in goals against per game. The Flames must find a way to put the puck in the net.

31. St. Louis Blues

The Blues have had a rough start to the season. Opponents are scoring at will, and the team continues to play each period from behind. The biggest issue is St. Louis’ 32^nd ranking in goals against per game.

30. Nashville Predators

The season is looking to be a long one for Nashville. Opponents have had their way with the Predators, and this may not stop. Nashville ranks 30^th in goals scored per game and 28^th in goals allowed per game.

29. Buffalo Sabres

Buffalo is off to another slow start. They are having issues outscoring opponents and have yet to win a game on the road. The team’s goaltending has performed much better than its offensive players.

28. Columbus Blue Jackets

Columbus has been on the wrong end of luck. They’ve played many close games, and eventually they will be on the winning side. The team ranks 16^th in goals scored per game and 18^th in goals allowed per game.

27. Florida Panthers

The back-to-back Stanley Cup champions are anxiously awaiting the return of superstar Matthew Tkachuk. The team is playing well at home, but are struggling on the road. The team ranks 13^th in goals against per game and sees its goaltenders give them a chance each night.

26. Washington Capitals

Washington is off to a slow start and had the same issue a season ago. However, last season’s increased power play production saw them surge in the standings. This will once again be the fix to their slow start.

25. Edmonton Oilers

Connor McDavid is ranked 6^th in total points, but the team has started the season slowly. Much is attributed to the team ranking 26^th in goals against per game. Now is the time for the front office to permanently fix the team’s glaring flaw between the pipes.

24. New York Rangers

The Rangers have been atrocious at home, still searching for their first win on home ice. The team’s struggles stem from its inability to score goals on a consistent basis. Their saving grace has been the league’s 3^rd–best ranking in goals against per game.

23. New York Islanders

The Islanders have started the season with a tale of two stories. They score goals and rank 9^th in goals scored per game. The team’s downfall is its goaltending. The Islanders’ goaltenders rank 21^st in goals against per game.

22. Vancouver Canucks

Vancouver has fared much better on the road than at home. This is an issue that needs to be fixed. The team ranks 24^th in goals scored per game and 25^th in goals against per game.

21. Minnesota Wild

Minnesota is hanging around due in part to the outstanding play of Kirill Kaprizov. However, the winger can use some help from his teammates. The Wild rank 20^th in goals scored per game and 29^th in goals against per game.

20. San Jose Sharks

San Jose is young, but competitive. They’ve played equally well at home as they have on the road. Center Macklin Celebrini ranks 5^th in points and is stating his case to be a member of Team Canada for the upcoming Olympics.

19. Toronto Maple Leafs

Toronto will be there at the end of the season, but have started like recent seasons. The Maple Leafs rank 5^th in goals scored per game, but 30^th in goals allowed per game. The front office must find a permanent fix for their goaltending woes.

18. Los Angeles Kings

Los Angeles is a reverse split team early on. The team is 1-4-2 at home and 6-1-2 on the road. It’s important to play well on the road, but the team must be better at home. Goal scoring is an issue as the team ranks 25^th in goals scored per game.

17. Seattle Kraken

Seattle is another team playing much better at home than on the road. Scoring goals has been an issue, and a fix is needed. The team has seen its goaltenders play well and ranks 10^th in goals against per game.

16. Detroit Red Wings

Detroit continues to play well at home, but are average on the road. The Red Wings can use another Bonafide goal scorer as they rank 21^st in goals scored per game. The team’s goaltenders are playing surprisingly well.

15. Utah Mammoth

Utah is a sleeper team to watch during the season. The team is playing well and has the pieces to reach the playoffs. The Mammoth rank 14^th in goals scored per game and 14^th in goals against per game.

14. Philadelphia Flyers

The Flyers continue to play well with center Trevor Zegras off to a hot start. The team has played close games and needs to improve on its 28^th ranking in goals scored per game. The Flyers’ goaltenders have been tough and rank 5^th in goals against per game.

13. Vegas Golden Knights

Vegas is starting to heat up, and that is bad news for the rest of the league. They’re poised for a deep run in the playoffs. Jack Eichel is leading the team and ranks 6^th in points.

12. Tampa Bay Lightning

Tampa Bay continues its standard of consistency. The team is off to a solid start and will continue to add points in the standings. Throughout the first four weeks, the Lightning rank 9^th in goals against per game.

11. Winnipeg Jets

Winnipeg is a favorite to reach the Stanley Cup Finals, and it’s only a matter of time before the team starts playing its best hockey of the season. Veteran Mark Scheifele is leading the team to start the season. The team ranks 3^rd in goals against per game.

10. Ottawa Senators

Ottawa is getting it done while they wait for Brady Tkachuk to return to action. The team is outscoring opponents and ranks 8^th in goals scored per game. The Senators’ downfall is their goaltending as they rank 31^st in goals against per game.

9. Chicago Blackhawks

Chicago’s busting onto the scene with its youth. The young Blackhawks team is firing on all cylinders. Connor Bedard is 2^nd among NHL point leaders, and the team ranks 5^th in goals against per game.

8. Boston Bruins

Boston has performed well through the first four weeks. However, it remains to be seen if the team can continue trending in the right direction. David Pastrnak will once again be the focal point for the Bruins’ offense.

7. Dallas Stars

Mikko Rantanen and Wyatt Johnston are blossoming into one of the league’s best one-two punches. Dallas has played close games but continues to find a way to win. The team’s Achilles heel has been goaltending. However, it’s only a matter of time before their goaltenders increase their production.

6. Pittsburgh Penguins

Pittsburgh continues to be one of the most consistent teams in the NHL. Veteran Sidney Crosby is leading the team and ranks 3^rd among NHL goal-scoring leaders. The Penguins have been stout between the pipes, ranked 7^th in goals against per game.

5. New Jersey Devils

New Jersey is leading the Metropolitan Division. The division has been one of the most competitive early in the season. Center Jack Hughes has been the team’s best producer through four weeks.

4. Montreal Canadiens

The up-and-coming Canadiens are playing some of the league’s best hockey. They’re outscoring opponents and rank 3^rd in goals scored per game. The team has received steady play from its goaltenders and ranks 14^th in goals against per game.

3. Carolina Hurricanes

The Hurricanes continue to get it done. Seth Jarvis is leading the team in scoring. Throughout the first four weeks, Carolina is ranked 4^th in goals scored per game.

2. Anaheim Ducks

Anaheim is one of the surprises to start the season. The Ducks are two points behind the Avalanche for the most in the NHL. They lead the league with the most goals scored per game.

1. Colorado Avalanche

Colorado is the NHL’s top team through four weeks. The Avalanche are ranked 2^nd in goals scored per game and 1^st in goals allowed per game. Nathan MacKinnon is leading the league in points and shows no signs of slowing down.

 

 

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