{"id":405319,"date":"2026-01-13T14:34:31","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T14:34:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/405319\/"},"modified":"2026-01-13T14:34:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T14:34:31","slug":"nhl-power-rankings-01-13-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/405319\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Power Rankings 01\/13\/26"},"content":{"rendered":"

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<\/p>\n

32. Vancouver Canucks<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

31. Winnipeg Jets<\/p>\n

This isn\u2019t the start the Jets hoped for. The team is coming off a season-worst 11-game losing streak. Winnipeg\u2019s goaltending woes have been the cause of its losses.<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

St. Louis has played better recently, but the team has issues winning close games. The offense has been the league\u2019s worst, ranking 32nd in goals scored per game. The Blues\u2019 goaltenders haven\u2019t fared better, ranking 29th in goals allowed per game.<\/p>\n

29. Calgary Flames<\/p>\n

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\u2019s woes are on the offensive side of the puck.<\/p>\n

28. Columbus Blue Jackets<\/p>\n

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\u2019t been any better, ranking 22nd in goals scored per game.<\/p>\n

27. Anaheim Ducks<\/p>\n

Anaheim is amid its roughest ride of the season. The team is riding a 9-game losing streak. In this time frame, the team\u2019s goaltenders have allowed over five goals per game.<\/p>\n

26. Chicago Blackhawks<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Ottawa has struggled over its last 10 games, and the team\u2019s goaltending is the issue. The Senators rank 27th in goals allowed per game. Playing each game from behind puts extra pressure on the team\u2019s offense.<\/p>\n

24. Nashville Predators<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

23. New Jersey Devils<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

22. New York Rangers<\/p>\n

Poor goaltending has led to New York\u2019s 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\u2019s offense can\u2019t score enough to give the goaltenders breathing room.<\/p>\n

21. Seattle Kraken<\/p>\n

Seattle\u2019s played well over its last 10 games. The difference has been the team\u2019s ability to win close games. On the season, the Kraken rank 9th in goals allowed per game and 25th in goals scored per game.<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Los Angeles continues to hang around, sitting six points behind Vegas for the division lead. The Kings\u2019 biggest issue is their 28th\u2013ranked offense. The offense has not given support to the team\u2019s goaltenders, who rank 5th in goals allowed per game.<\/p>\n

19. Utah Mammoth<\/p>\n

Utah\u2019s ranked 4th in the Central Division. If they weren\u2019t in the league\u2019s best division, they would be sitting near the top of any other division. If Utah\u2019s offense can continue progressing, they will be a tough matchup throughout the season.<\/p>\n

18. San Jose Sharks<\/p>\n

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\u2019s points leaders. The team\u2019s biggest issue is its 31st\u2013ranked goaltending.<\/p>\n

17. Florida Panthers<\/p>\n

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\u2019 goaltending improves, they will find themselves winning more games.<\/p>\n

16. Edmonton Oilers<\/p>\n

Edmonton is gaining traction in the Pacific Division. The team is winning, and its goaltending has been better. The team\u2019s fate will come down to increased production from its goaltenders.<\/p>\n

15. Pittsburgh Penguins\"\"Dec 21, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) skates with the puck in a shootout against the Montr\u00e9al Canadien at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Pittsburgh has battled through a rough stretch and are 7-3 over its last 10 games. The team\u2019s goaltending has been tough during their hot streak. The Penguins rank 3rd in power play percentage and 7th in penalty kill percentage.<\/p>\n

14. Toronto Maple Leafs<\/p>\n

Toronto has been one of the league\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

13. Philadelphia Flyers<\/p>\n

Philadelphia\u2019s success is directly correlated to its goaltending. The team\u2019s goaltending has been in the top ten throughout the season. However, the team needs improved offensive production.<\/p>\n

12. Boston Bruins<\/p>\n

Boston is winning and six points behind the division lead. David Pastrnak provides most of the team\u2019s offense, and they need additional players to step up. The Bruins are trending in the right direction.<\/p>\n

11. Buffalo Sabres<\/p>\n

Buffalo has been the league\u2019s hottest team over the past 10 games. The team\u2019s offense is averaging better than three goals per game while holding opponents to two goals per game. The Sabres\u2019 offense continues to improve on a weekly basis.<\/p>\n

10. Washington Capitals\"NHL:Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) gestures to his son Sergei (not pictured) after the Capitals\u2019 game against the St. Louis Blues, where he scored his 900th NHL goal at Capital One Arena. Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Washington continues to keep pace. The team has yet to play its best hockey, but it\u2019s coming. The Capitals rank 6th in goals allowed per game and 9th in goals scored per game.<\/p>\n

9. Vegas Golden Knights<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

8. New York Islanders<\/p>\n

New York continues to add points to its season total and are on the heels of Carolina for the Metropolitan Division lead. The Islanders\u2019 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.<\/p>\n

7. Montreal Canadiens<\/p>\n

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\u2013ranked goaltending.<\/p>\n

6. Tampa Bay Lightning<\/p>\n

The Lightning have one nine consecutive games. The team is one point behind the Red Wings for the Atlantic Division lead. The team\u2019s goaltenders rank 2nd in goals against per game.<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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\u2019s goaltenders improve, Detroit will compete for the Atlantic crown throughout the season.<\/p>\n

4. Carolina Hurricanes<\/p>\n

The Hurricanes have sat atop the Metropolitan Division throughout the season. The team\u2019s offense has been as consistent as any team. Carolina\u2019s goaltenders rank 13th in goals allowed per game.<\/p>\n

3. Minnesota Wild<\/p>\n

Minnesota is keeping pace with Colorado and Dallas in the Central Division. The Wild\u2019s goaltending ranks 3rd in goals allowed per game. The team will continue to trend upward as they receive increased offensive production.<\/p>\n

2. Dallas Stars<\/p>\n

Dallas is rebounding following a stretch of six consecutive losses. It\u2019s the team\u2019s longest losing streak of the season. On the season, Dallas ranks 7th in goals allowed per game and 3rd in goals scored per game.<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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