NHL Power Rankings
Hockey Alchemy NHL power rankings for the 2026-27 season, ranked by our Elo rating model and updated after every game.
| # | Team | Elo Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carolina Hurricanes | 1,616 |
| 2 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 1,558 |
| 3 | Dallas Stars | 1,556 |
| 4 | Colorado Avalanche | 1,555 |
| 5 | Montréal Canadiens | 1,547 |
| 6 | Minnesota Wild | 1,547 |
| 7 | Boston Bruins | 1,544 |
| 8 | Vegas Golden Knights | 1,540 |
| 9 | Washington Capitals | 1,536 |
| 10 | Ottawa Senators | 1,535 |
| 11 | Buffalo Sabres | 1,531 |
| 12 | Edmonton Oilers | 1,528 |
| 13 | Utah Mammoth | 1,526 |
| 14 | New Jersey Devils | 1,517 |
| 15 | Florida Panthers | 1,508 |
| 16 | St. Louis Blues | 1,507 |
| 17 | New York Islanders | 1,493 |
| 18 | Anaheim Ducks | 1,493 |
| 19 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 1,492 |
| 20 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 1,491 |
| 21 | New York Rangers | 1,483 |
| 22 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 1,481 |
| 23 | Philadelphia Flyers | 1,480 |
| 24 | San Jose Sharks | 1,480 |
| 25 | Seattle Kraken | 1,478 |
| 26 | Winnipeg Jets | 1,477 |
| 27 | Nashville Predators | 1,476 |
| 28 | Calgary Flames | 1,472 |
| 29 | Detroit Red Wings | 1,472 |
| 30 | Los Angeles Kings | 1,454 |
| 31 | Chicago Blackhawks | 1,413 |
| 32 | Vancouver Canucks | 1,390 |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes top Hockey Alchemy's 2026-27 NHL power rankings with an Elo rating of 1,616, followed by Tampa Bay Lightning and Dallas Stars.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which NHL team is ranked number one?
The Carolina Hurricanes are the top-ranked NHL team in Hockey Alchemy's Elo power rankings for the 2026-27 season, with a rating of 1,616.
How are the Hockey Alchemy power rankings calculated?
Teams are ranked by an Elo rating model that updates after every game, rewarding wins over stronger opponents more than wins over weaker ones.