NHL Power Rankings: Week 16 Update - Who's Hot and Who's Not? (2026)

NHL Power Rankings: Where Do All 32 Teams Stand Ahead of Week 16?

Here's a comprehensive look at the NHL's power rankings for Week 16, with insights into the top performers and notable shifts in the standings.

Key Takeaways:

• The Golden Knights' trade for Rasmus Andersson bolsters their blue line.
• The Bruins and Golden Knights extend their hot streaks, while the Rangers struggle.
• The Canucks remain at the bottom, while the Blackhawks and Winnipeg Jets show improvement.
• The Blues snap a losing streak with a shutout victory.
• The Flames and Blue Jackets continue their strong play.
• The Ducks rebound from a free-fall.
• The Devils and Senators are battling for playoff position.
• The Kings and Senators are making strides.
• The Kraken and Mammoth are rising in the Western Conference.
• The Panthers and Capitals are battling for Eastern Conference dominance.
• The Avalanche's lead is slipping, while the Lightning remain strong.

Full Rankings (Last Week's Ranking in Parentheses):

1. Colorado Avalanche (1)
2. Tampa Bay Lightning (2)
3. Carolina Hurricanes (4)
4. Vegas Golden Knights (10)
5. Minnesota Wild (3)
6. Detroit Red Wings (6)
7. Montreal Canadiens (7)
8. Dallas Stars (5)
9. Boston Bruins (15)
10. New York Islanders (8)
11. Buffalo Sabres (9)
12. Toronto Maple Leafs (13)
13. Pittsburgh Penguins (16)
14. Edmonton Oilers (12)
15. Washington Capitals (14)
16. Florida Panthers (17)
17. Philadelphia Flyers (11)
18. San Jose Sharks (19)
19. Utah Mammoth (21)
20. Seattle Kraken (18)
21. Nashville Predators (22)
22. Ottawa Senators (25)
23. Los Angeles Kings (20)
24. New Jersey Devils (24)
25. Anaheim Ducks (28)
26. Columbus Blue Jackets (29)
27. New York Rangers (23)
28. Calgary Flames (26)
29. St. Louis Blues (30)
30. Chicago Blackhawks (27)
31. Winnipeg Jets (31)
32. Vancouver Canucks (32)