The NHL is through 14 weeks of the season, and two weeks remain before the league heads for a break during the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics. The Colorado Avalanche continue to lead the league, with the Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, and Carolina Hurricanes keeping pace. Teams will want to add to their point totals before the Olympic break. Here are the Week 15 NHL Team Power Rankings
32. Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver is on a rough stretch. However, the team has fared better on the road. The Canucks rank 30th in goals allowed per game and 27th in goals scored per game.
31. Winnipeg Jets
This isn’t the start the Jets hoped for. The team is coming off a season-worst 11-game losing streak. Winnipeg’s goaltending woes have been the cause of its losses.
30. St. Louis Blues
Dec 27, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues left wing Pavel Buchnevich (89) celebrates with goaltender Joel Hofer (30) after the Blues defeated the Nashville Predators at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
St. Louis has played better recently, but the team has issues winning close games. The offense has been the league’s worst, ranking 32nd in goals scored per game. The Blues’ goaltenders haven’t fared better, ranking 29th in goals allowed per game.
29. Calgary Flames
If Calgary could play every game at home, they would rank higher. The team plays much better on home ice compared to on the road. This season, the Flames rank 13th in goals allowed per game and 31st in goals scored per game. Calgary’s woes are on the offensive side of the puck.
28. Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus is the only NHL team with losing records at home and on the road. Goaltending is an issue as the team ranks 28th in goals allowed per game. Offensively, the team hasn’t been any better, ranking 22nd in goals scored per game.
27. Anaheim Ducks
Anaheim is amid its roughest ride of the season. The team is riding a 9-game losing streak. In this time frame, the team’s goaltenders have allowed over five goals per game.
26. Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago has played better over its last 10 games. Connor Bedard returned after a month out and has made an immediate impact. If Chicago can get its offense clicking, the team will start winning more games.
25. Ottawa Senators
Jan 10, 2026; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators left wing Fabian Zetterlun (20) celebrates with center Shane Pinto defenseman Thomas Chabot (72) left wing David Perron (57) and right wing Claude Giroux (28) his goal scored in the first period against the Florida Panthers at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-IMAGN Images
Ottawa has struggled over its last 10 games, and the team’s goaltending is the issue. The Senators rank 27th in goals allowed per game. Playing each game from behind puts extra pressure on the team’s offense.
24. Nashville Predators
Nashville has played better of late, and goaltender Juuse Saros is playing better. Nashville has issues on offense and defense, but better goaltending will help alleviate scoring issues. The Predators rank 25th in goals allowed per game and 26th in goals scored per game.
23. New Jersey Devils
New Jersey is struggling to score goals. The inability to score is costing the Devils many points. New Jersey ranks 20th in goals allowed per game and 30th in goals scored per game.
22. New York Rangers
Poor goaltending has led to New York’s recent struggles. The Rangers goaltenders have been a top ten group this season, but have found themselves amid a tough stretch of games. The team’s offense can’t score enough to give the goaltenders breathing room.
21. Seattle Kraken
Seattle’s played well over its last 10 games. The difference has been the team’s ability to win close games. On the season, the Kraken rank 9th in goals allowed per game and 25th in goals scored per game.
20. Los Angeles Kings
Apr 29, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) during the third period in game five of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Los Angeles continues to hang around, sitting six points behind Vegas for the division lead. The Kings’ biggest issue is their 28th–ranked offense. The offense has not given support to the team’s goaltenders, who rank 5th in goals allowed per game.
19. Utah Mammoth
Utah’s ranked 4th in the Central Division. If they weren’t in the league’s best division, they would be sitting near the top of any other division. If Utah’s offense can continue progressing, they will be a tough matchup throughout the season.
18. San Jose Sharks
The Sharks have increased production over the past two weeks. Much of their success falls on the shoulders of Macklin Celebrini, who ranks 2nd among the league’s points leaders. The team’s biggest issue is its 31st–ranked goaltending.
17. Florida Panthers
Florida is mediocre at this point in the season. The team ranks 24th in goals allowed per game and 18th in goals scored per game. As the Panthers’ goaltending improves, they will find themselves winning more games.
16. Edmonton Oilers
Edmonton is gaining traction in the Pacific Division. The team is winning, and its goaltending has been better. The team’s fate will come down to increased production from its goaltenders.
15. Pittsburgh Penguins
Dec 21, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) skates with the puck in a shootout against the Montréal Canadien at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Pittsburgh has battled through a rough stretch and are 7-3 over its last 10 games. The team’s goaltending has been tough during their hot streak. The Penguins rank 3rd in power play percentage and 7th in penalty kill percentage.
14. Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto has been one of the league’s hottest teams over the past two weeks. The team has received increased production from its goaltenders. If the Maple Leafs goaltenders continue to play well, the team will continue to move up the division standings.
13. Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia’s success is directly correlated to its goaltending. The team’s goaltending has been in the top ten throughout the season. However, the team needs improved offensive production.
12. Boston Bruins
Boston is winning and six points behind the division lead. David Pastrnak provides most of the team’s offense, and they need additional players to step up. The Bruins are trending in the right direction.
11. Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo has been the league’s hottest team over the past 10 games. The team’s offense is averaging better than three goals per game while holding opponents to two goals per game. The Sabres’ offense continues to improve on a weekly basis.
10. Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) gestures to his son Sergei (not pictured) after the Capitals’ game against the St. Louis Blues, where he scored his 900th NHL goal at Capital One Arena. Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Washington continues to keep pace. The team has yet to play its best hockey, but it’s coming. The Capitals rank 6th in goals allowed per game and 9th in goals scored per game.
9. Vegas Golden Knights
Vegas sits atop the Pacific Division and rebounded after a five-game losing streak. The Golden Knights rank 15th in goals allowed per game and 10th in goals scored per game. The team will look to add more ground to its three-point division lead.
8. New York Islanders
New York continues to add points to its season total and are on the heels of Carolina for the Metropolitan Division lead. The Islanders’ goaltenders rank 4th in the NHL in goals allowed per game. If New York can string together more than three consecutive wins, they will move ahead of Carolina.
7. Montreal Canadiens
The Atlantic Division sees Montreal trailing Detroit by two points. The Canadiens continue to improve offensively and defensively. The team can take another leap if they improve their 23rd–ranked goaltending.
6. Tampa Bay Lightning
The Lightning have one nine consecutive games. The team is one point behind the Red Wings for the Atlantic Division lead. The team’s goaltenders rank 2nd in goals against per game.
5. Detroit Red Wings
Dec 10, 2025; Calgary, Alberta, CAN;Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) celebrates his goal with teammates against the Calgary Flames during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images
The Reg Wings continue to build on their strong season. The team is leading the Atlantic Division and are 7-2-1 over their last 10 games. If the team’s goaltenders improve, Detroit will compete for the Atlantic crown throughout the season.
4. Carolina Hurricanes
The Hurricanes have sat atop the Metropolitan Division throughout the season. The team’s offense has been as consistent as any team. Carolina’s goaltenders rank 13th in goals allowed per game.
3. Minnesota Wild
Minnesota is keeping pace with Colorado and Dallas in the Central Division. The Wild’s goaltending ranks 3rd in goals allowed per game. The team will continue to trend upward as they receive increased offensive production.
2. Dallas Stars
Dallas is rebounding following a stretch of six consecutive losses. It’s the team’s longest losing streak of the season. On the season, Dallas ranks 7th in goals allowed per game and 3rd in goals scored per game.
1. Colorado Avalanche
May 1, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) celebrates his go ahead goal in the third period against the Dallas Stars in game six of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
Colorado leads the league in points and leads the NHL with a +80-goal differential. The Avalanche are consistent on both sides of the ice. They rank 1st in goals allowed and goals scored per game.
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