NHL Power Rankings: Where Do All 32 Teams Stand Ahead of Week 15?

January 12, 2026

Andy's NHL power rankings for all 32 teams heading into Week 15 of 2026. Where does each NHL team stand in our latest power rankings for the 2025-2026 season?

Week 14 of the NHL campaign is in the books, and it's time to update our power rankings once again. With the halfway point of the season now behind us, the playoff field is beginning to stabilize, and we are seeing which teams will remain in the race in the spring and which look like lottery picks.

This week, we saw the Tampa Bay Lightning continue their incredible run and establish themselves as the current favorites in the Eastern Conference, while the New Jersey Devils continued their slide.

All statistics and team records mentioned are updated as of Monday, January 12. Who were the biggest risers and fallers from this past week? Let's dive in!

No. 32 - Vancouver Canucks

Last Week Ranking - 31

The Canucks continued to stumble this past week and remain at the bottom of our power rankings. This week, the Canucks played in three games and saw similar results in all three, a regulation loss. On Tuesday, they fell to the Sabres, then lost to the Red Wings and Maple Leafs.

Over their last 10, they carry a rough 2-6-3 record. To make matters worse, No. 1 netminder Thatcher Demko exited Saturday's contest with a lower-body injury and was shifted to the IR on Sunday.

No. 31 - Winnipeg Jets

Last Week Ranking - 32

The Jets dropped all four games last week and were unable to snap their skid early in Week 14. They began with a 4-3 overtime loss to the Knights on Tuesday and then fell 4-3 to the Oilers in regulation on Thursday. However, on Friday, they took down the Kings and stayed hot on Sunday, defeating the Devils to get back on track.

Despite sitting in the basement of the standings, Kyle Connor carries a five-game, seven-point streak into Tuesday's contest against the New York Islanders.

No. 30- St. Louis Blues

Last Week Ranking - 28

The Blues ended Week 13 on a two-game win streak that saw them take down two top teams, the Golden Knights and the Canadiens. However, their fortunes were shifted in Week 14. The Blues would drop all three of their games in regulation.

It began with a tough 7-3 loss to the Blackhawks on Wednesday. Later in the week, the Blues would fall to the Mammoth (4-2) and the Golden Knights (4-2). Since December 11 (seven games), Jordan Binnington has posted a 1-5-1 record and held a modest 4.19 GAA with an .861% SV%.

No. 29 - Columbus Blue Jackets

Last Week Ranking - 27

The Blues Jackets had a rough showing this week and sit at the bottom of the Eastern Conference. In Week 14, they had a rough go on their Weather trip, falling to the Sharks (5-2), Golden Knights (6-3), and the Avalanche (4-0). They then traveled to Utah on Sunday and were able to sneak out with a 3-2 overtime victory.

Entering the new week, they remain in lockstep with the Senators for the lowest points in the Eastern Conference (45). Their -18 goal difference places them behind only the Devils in the East.

No. 28 - Anaheim Ducks

Last Week Ranking - 17

The Ducks continued to slump and took another deep dive in our rankings. This week, the young Anaheim club was unable to break out of its skid, as it dropped all four of its games in regulation. During these four contests, the Ducks scored just 11 goals and allowed a hefty 22.

The Ducks have won just one contest over their last 10 and dropped eight in regulation. In his last seven outings, netminder Lukas Dostal has posted a 0-4-1 record with a high 4.60 GAA.

No. 27 - Chicago Blackhawks

Last Week Ranking - 30

The Blackhawks took a jump in our rankings last week and stayed hot in Week 14. On Wednesday, they extended their point streak by taking down the Blues, demanding a 7-3 score. While their streak was snapped by the Capitals on Friday night (5-1), they kick-started another winning streak, defeating the Predators (3-0) on Saturday.

This week, Nick Lardis and Oliver Moore both led the scoring department, netting two goals and adding one helper each across these three games.

Bedard finds Lardis who RIFLES it home 🚨

That 2023 Draft connection 👀 pic.twitter.com/RVDDvuEcUt

— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) January 11, 2026

No. 26 - Calgary Flames

Last Week Ranking - 26

The Flames had a busy four-game slate. Unfortunately, they did not get off to their most productive start, dropping each of their first three games in regulation to the Kraken, Canadians, and Bruins. However, on Saturday afternoon, they would march into Pittsburgh and snap the Penguins' six-game winning streak with a commanding 2-1 victory.

After a bit of a rough week, they now sit with a 5-5 record over their last 10. They enter Week 15 with a 19-22-4 record and remain near the top of this bottom tier on our rankings.

No. 25 - Ottawa Senators

Last Week Ranking - 16

Following a 2-1 showing last week, the Senators were hit with some regression in Week 14, dropping all four contests in regulation. They fell to two division rivals, the Red Wings and Panthers, as well as two Western clubs, the Avalanche and the Mammoth.

The Senators have now won just three of their last 10 games and are trending in the wrong direction in the crowded Eastern Conference. The team's new lead netminder, Leevi Merilainen, has won just two of his last eight appearances and holds a mediocre 3.59 GAA.

No. 24 - New Jersey Devils

Last Week Ranking - 21

The Devils saw their slide continue in Week 14 and fall once again in our rankings. Following a loss to the Hurricanes last Sunday, the Devils would drop all three games this week in regulation to the Islanders, Penguins, and Jets. Their loss to the Islanders on Tuesday was one of the worst of the season, as they fell 9-0 to their division rival.

They carry a rough 2-7-1 record over their last 10 and sit at 22-21-2. While they have the talent on the roster to snap this skid, they are not showing any signs of life.

No. 23 - New York Rangers

Last Week Ranking - 18

While the Rangers were flying high into Week 14 following a 5-1 victory in the Winter Classic, they were hit by two massive injuries that may have potentially derailed this club. They put top defender, Adam Fox (lower body), on long-term injured reserve and superstar goaltender Igor Shesterkin (lower body) on injured reserve.

They were unable to find much success this week, picking up just one point over three games, which came in their overtime loss to the Mammoth. Their weekend ended on Saturday with an embarrassing 10-2 loss to the Bruins.

No. 22 - Nashville Predators

Last Week Ranking - 22

The Predators saw their win-loss-win-loss pattern continue in Week 14. On Tuesday, they fell to the Oilers (6-2) but rebounded well, taking down the Islanders (2-1) in a shootout. However, they then fell to the Blackhawks on Saturday (3-0) but once again bounced back on Sunday, taking down the Capitals (3-2).

They hold a modest 6-4 record over their last 10 and have shown signs of improvement following their rough start, and remain just two points out of the second Wild Card in the Western Conference.

No. 21 - Utah Mammoth

Last Week Ranking - 29

The Mammoth have had a lengthy streak of inconsistent play and appeared to have broken out of their slump in Week 14. The Mammoth began the week with a 3-2 overtime victory over the Ranges at MSG and carried this momentum into their victories over the Senators and the Blues.

On Sunday, they took an overtime loss to the slumping Blue Jackets on their home ice. This productive week brought them to 48 points, tying them with the Los Angeles Kings for the final Wild Card in the Western Conference. Clayton Keller enjoyed a busy week on the statsheet, tallying an eye-catching seven helpers.

No. 20 -Los Angeles Kings

Last Week Ranking - 25

The Kings took a dive in our rankings last week and needed a big week to regain their footing in the Western Conference. In Week 14, the Kings picked up 5 of their 8 possible points and dropped only one game in regulation. Their lone regulation loss came on Friday against the Jets, while they took down the Wild and Oilers (loss to the Sharks in overtime).

Over their last 10, they carry an improved 4-5-1 record and now sit at 19-15-10. They have seen their scoring increase, which has played a major role in their recent surge. Since the start of the New Year (six games), Kevin Fiala has found the back of the net three times and added three assists.

No. 19 - San Jose Sharks

Last Week Ranking - 23

After several weeks of inconsistent play, the Sharks enjoyed a strong showing in Week 14, which gave them a much-needed boost to hold their footing in the playoff picture. Following a tough loss last Saturday to the Lightning, the Sharks would pick up three-straight victories to open the week.

They took down the Blue Jackets on Tuesday, and then the Kings and Stars in overtime. On Sunday, they saw their win streak snapped by the Golden Knights, who enjoyed a massive bounce-back week (more on them later). The Sharks have picked up six wins over their last 10 and will enter Week 15 in third place in the Pacific Division.

No. 18 - Seattle Kraken

Last Week Ranking - 24

The Kraken stayed hot in Week 14 and continued to lead in the Pacific Division. After finishing last week on a two-game winning streak, they continued to roll this week, picking up five of their eight points. They began the week with two regulation wins against the Flames and Bruins before falling to the Wild (in overtime) and the Hurricanes (in regulation).

Following their skid in December, the Kraken now enter Week 15 with a strong 7-1-2 record over their last 10. Center Matty Beniers led the way this week, scoring three goals and tallying two assists.

No. 17 - Florida Panthers

Last Week Ranking - 9

The Panthers capped off last week with one of the most impressive victories of the season, defeating the Avalanche 2-1. However, in Week 14, the Panthers were unable to ride that momentum, as they fell to the Leafs (4-1) on Tuesday and to the Canadiens (6-2) on Thursday. On Saturday, they finally got back in the win column, taking down the Senators by a 3-2 score.

Sam Bennett has continued to be a reliable sparkplug on the offense, netting at least one point in 10 of his last 12 contests. During this stretch, he has totaled 12 points with six of them being goals.

No. 16 - Pittsburgh Penguins

Last Week Ranking - 15

The Penguins pushed their winning streak to six games on Thursday night when they took down the Devils (4-1). In this game, Evgeni Malkin made his return from injury and would find the back of the net.

However, on the weekend, their fortunes flipped as they fell to the Flames and Bruins in regulation. Despite the brief slump, the Penguins have picked up a victory in seven of the last 10 and remain in the heart of the postseason picture.

No. 15 - Boston Bruins

Last Week Ranking - 20

Boston entered the week riding a two-game winning streak. While they fell to the red-hot Kraken on Tuesday night, they rebounded very well, picking up all six points over the final three games. On Thursday, they knocked down the Flames (4-1) but saved their most dominant showing for Saturday.

On Saturday, they defeated the Bruins by an incredible 10-2 score and then proceeded to shut out the Penguins (1-0) on Sunday. David Pastrnak would tally six assists in their victory over the Rangers and has now earned 14 points over his last six games.

No. 14 - Washington Capitals

Last Week Ranking - 13

Following an inconsistent four-game slate last week, the Capitals had similar results in Week 14, turning in a 2-2 showing. They began the week with a demanding 7-4 victory over Anaheim, but then fell to the Stars on Wednesday. While they bounced back on Friday, defeating the Blackhawks 5-1, they took a regulation loss to the Predators on Sunday night.

The legendary Alex Ovechkin kept the offense afloat this week as he found the back of the net five times and tacked on an additional assist. His goal on Sunday put him in the 20-goal club this season as he continues to build his Hall of Fame resume.

No. 13 - Toronto Maple Leafs

Last Week Ranking - 19

Here comes the Leafs, after an inconsistent first half. The Leafs have strung together two very productive weeks of play and are now sitting just outside the playoff picture in the Eastern Conference. In Week 14, the Leafs took care of business, picking up victories in all three games, including over two Eastern clubs, the Panthers and Flyers.

Over his last seven games, goaltender Joseph Woll has led the way, picking up five victories with a 2.62 GAA and a .915% SV%. The Leafs carry a 7-1-2 record over their 10 and will look to stay hot with an opening Week 15 matchup against the high-powered Avalanche.

THAT DIDN’T TAKE LONG ‼️

WILLIAM NYLANDER IS SO BACK 😤 pic.twitter.com/yXDXoRApj6

— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) January 11, 2026

No. 12 - Edmonton Oilers

Last Week Ranking - 12

The Oilers concluded last week on a two-game skid, which ended with a 5-2 loss to the Flyers in Western Canada. However, Connor McDavid and the company wasted little time to bounce back, picking up two straight victories in Week 14, over the Predators and the Jets. Their final game of the weekend ended in a shootout loss to the Kings.

They hold a 5-4-1 over their last 10 but are ending the new week on the better side of this inconsistent stretch. McDavid is currently riding an incredible career-best 18-game point streak into a Monday tilt against the Blackhawks. During this surge, McDavid has scored 19 goals and added 23 helpers.

No. 11 - Philadelphia Flyers

Last Week Ranking - 10

The Flyers began their week with an impressive 5-2 victory over the Ducks in the Trevor Zegras vs. Cutter Gauthier revenge game. Zegras got the better end here, scoring two goals. However, the Flyers would then fall to the surging Leafs in overtime on Thursday and take a tough 7-2 loss to the Lightning to conclude their week on Saturday night.

SAME SPOT. SAME GOAL. SAME TREVOR ZEGRAS!!

He's on hatty watch! pic.twitter.com/7LuqjzpdOM

— NHL (@NHL) January 7, 2026

Goaltender Dan Vladar continues to be the backbone of this club entering Week 15, boasting a career-best 2.35 GAA, .910% SV%, and a 16-6 record.

No. 10 - Vegas Golden Knights

Last Week Ranking - 14

The Golden Knights entered the week in a bit of a cold slump but rebounded in a big way to climb in tw Western Conference. This week, the Knights took care of business in four games, picking up eight of eight possible points. Their most demanding victory of the week came on Sunday night over the Sharks (7-2), thanks to a two-goal game from Tomáš Hertl and Jack Eichel.

This four-game streak has given them a three-point lead in the Pacific Division over the Oilers.

No. 9 - Buffalo Sabres

Last Week Ranking - 11

The Sabers saw the Blue Jackets snap their lengthy win streak last week, but wasted little time mulling over their loss. In Week 14, the Sabres kick-started another lengthy win streak, picking up victories in all three games and climbing near the top of the Eastern leaderboard.

This week, they took down the Canucks, Rangers, and Ducks by a combined 15-8. Alex Tuch and Tage Thompson led the offense this week, combining for four goals and four helpers. The Sabres sit with a 24-15-4 record and are establishing themselves as legit Eastern contenders. Can the 14-season playoff drought finally be snapped?

No. 8 - New York Islanders

Last Week Ranking - 8

The Islanders continued to stack points and remain top contenders in the Metropolitan Division. They opened the week with an impressive 9-0 victory over the Devils on Tuesday, which was capped off by a three-goal, five-point outing from Anthony Duclair. While they fell to the Predators on Thursday, they picked up a point in a shootout loss and capped their week off with an overtime victory over the Wild.

Since returning from injury, Ilya Sorokin has gone 2-0 (two games) and stopped 77 of the 80 shots he has seen. The Islanders enter Week 15 with a 6-2-2 record over the last 10.

No. 7 - Montreal Canadiens

Last Week Ranking - 5

Montreal capped off last week with an impressive 4-3 overtime victory over the Western powerhouse Dallas Stars and continued to roll in their first two games of Week 14, knocking down the Flames on Wednesday (4-1) and the Panthers (6-2) on Thursday. However, their three-game win streak was snapped by their division foe, the Detroit Red Wings (4-0), on Saturday.

Over the last 10, they carry a strong 6-2-2 record and remain in the No. 3 spot in a tough division, sitting just behind the Red Wings and the Lightning.

No. 6 - Detroit Red Wings

Last Week Ranking - 7

The Red Wings dropped their final two games last weekend to the Penguins but rebounded in a big way in Week 14, picking up all six possible points across their three-game slate. On Monday, they took down the Senators (5-3) and stayed hot on Thursday, defeating the slumping Canucks (5-1).

They capped their week off with a demanding 4-0 victory over the Canadiens, who sit alongside them near the top of the Atlantic Division. Veteran winger James Van Riemsdyk led the offense this week, tallying one goal with five helpers.

No. 5 - Dallas Stars

Last Week Ranking - 4

The Stars fell out of the top-3 last week and now sit just inside the top-5 as their inconsistent play continues to linger. In Week 14, they began with a 6-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes but were able to end their Eastern trip with a statement 4-1 victory over the Capitals on Wednesday.

Their week ended with a 5-4 overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks. Jason Robertson has continued to be the engine of this offense, scoring six goals and dishing out eight helpers over his last 10 games.

No. 4 - Carolina Hurricanes

Last Week Ranking - 6

The Hurricanes carried a victory over the Devils into Week 14 and stayed hot, extending their winning streak to four games by the weekend. This week, the Hurricanes took care of business in regulation in all three games, knocking down the Stars, Ducks, and Kraken. They allowed more than two goals in just one game and netted five or more in two, and carry a four-game win streak into the new week.

27-year-old goaltender Brandon Bussi has quietly put together a stellar rookie season and is holding down the Carolina crease. Through 19 games played, Bussi has picked up 16 victories with just two regulation losses, a .902% SV%, and a 2.28 GAA.

No. 3 - Minnesota Wild

Last Week Ranking - 2

Minnesota ended Week 13 with a loss to the Kings and saw the trend continue on Monday night, as they fell to Los Angeles 4-2. They snapped their brief stint on Thursday, taking down the red-hot Kraken (3-2) in overtime. On Sunday, their week ended with a 4-3 overtime loss to the Islanders.

They have taken a slight drop in our rankings, given their 4-2-4 record over their last 10. Following a near-perfect start to the season, breakout goalie Jesper Wallstedt has seen some regression, posting a 3.12 GAA over his last five outings.

No. 2- Tampa Bay Lightning

Last Week Ranking - 3

If the Lightning did not impress you last week, they likely did this time around. They continued to extend their winning streak as they took down the powerhouse Colorado Avalanche (4-2) on Tuesday and then dismantled the Flyers (7-2) on Saturday night, extending their winning streak to nine games.

Over the last few games, star winger Nikita Kucherov has been one of the most dominant skaters in the sport, scoring nine goals and dishing out an eye-catching 14 helpers.

It took just 109 seconds for Nikita Kucherov to extend his point streak to nine games! 😮#NHLStats: https://t.co/HkhK2ll2ww… pic.twitter.com/HKk2fhERw8

— NHL (@NHL) January 11, 2026

No. 1 - Colorado Avalanche

Last Week Ranking - 1

While they have not been as dominant as they were at the start of the season, the Avalanche still sit comfortably in our top spot, but the seat is getting warmer. This week, they started with a tough 4-2 loss to the Lightning before rattling off two straight victories, over the Senators and the Blue Jackets.

Brock Nelson, who was named to represent Team USA at the Olympics, led the scoring department this week, scoring three goals and adding an assist.

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