Another week in the 2025-26 NHL season, and the Colorado Avalanche continue to lead the power rankings, according to the Alofoke Deportes voting panel. In addition to analyzing the best and worst teams in the league, we offer valuable information for fantasy hockey managers.
In this edition, we have the collaboration of fantasy hockey analysts to identify a player from each team that you should consider adding to your roster.
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Ranking Methodology: The ranking is based on a survey conducted by a panel of commentators, analysts, and editors from Alofoke Deportes, considering the matches played up to Wednesday.
Note: The above ranking of each team refers to the November 7th edition. The point percentages correspond to the matches played up to Thursday.
Power Ranking and Key Players for Fantasy Hockey
1. Colorado Avalanche
Previous ranking: 1. Percentage of points: 80.6%. Victor Olofsson is a viable option if selected to replace Valeri Nichushkin (injured) on an Avalanche scoring line, in addition to his place on the power play. Despite his inconsistency, the 30-year-old player is producing enough with the extra player to compensate for his fantasy deficiencies.
Upcoming games: vs. NYI (November 16), vs. NYR (November 20)
2. New Jersey Devils
Previous ranking: 4. Points percentage: 73.5%. Dawson Mercer has gone from being a third-line player to a regular in the top six. He is competing for the team lead in goals and offering more overall statistics than most mid-level forwards. Mercer is ranked as a top 50 fantasy skater this season.
Upcoming games: @ WSH (November 15), @ TB (November 18), @ FLA (November 20)
3. Anaheim Ducks
Previous ranking: 8. Percentage of points: 67.6%. The Ducks are having fun, especially Beckett Sennecke, who is competing on a scoring line with Cutter Gauthier and Mason McTavish. He is best suited for deep league managers with a little patience, as the 19-year-old tends to score sporadically, but it all works out in the long run.
Upcoming games: @ MIN (November 15), vs. UTA (November 17), vs. BOS (November 19), vs. OTT (November 20)
4. Carolina Hurricanes
Previous ranking: 7. Percentage of points: 68.8%. Many managers got rid of Nikolaj Ehlers at the beginning. Don’t be one of them. After a slow start, he has scored points in five consecutive games. He didn’t score any goals in October, but now he is producing and is still available in too many leagues.
Upcoming matches: vs. VAN (November 14), vs. EDM (November 15), @ BOS (November 17), @ MIN (November 19)
5. Dallas Stars
Previous ranking: 11. Percentage of points: 69.4%. This unproductive start is unusual for Tyler Seguin. Last season, the experienced center scored 21 points in an injury-shortened 20-game campaign. At least, keep Seguin on your fantasy radar in anticipation of more productive days.
Upcoming games: vs. PHI (November 15), vs. NYI (November 18), @ VAN (November 20)
6. Montreal Canadiens
Previous ranking: 2. Points percentage: 64.7%. Rookie goalie Jakub Dobes is still on the waiver wire in a third of leagues, which seems like a mistake. He’s been a force in his limited starts and is clearly separating himself from Sam Montembeault in fantasy value. Even if the playing time isn’t yet consistent, grab him now before it is.
Upcoming games: vs. BOS (November 15), @ CBJ (November 17), vs. WSH (November 20)
7. Winnipeg Jets
Previous ranking: 3. Percentage of points: 58.8%. Recovered from his ankle injury, Cole Perfetti is finally settling into the second scoring line and the number 1 power play in Winnipeg. The perceived replacement in the lineup of Nikolaj Ehlers, who left, will have his name on the scoresheet very soon.
Upcoming games: @ CGY (November 15), vs. CBJ (November 18)
8. Boston Bruins
Previous ranking: 20. Points percentage: 57.9%. Morgan Geekie deserves the spotlight, but a recovered Elias Lindholm has been just as impactful when healthy. Still week to week, he should soon reunite with Geekie and David Pastrnak on equal footing and on the power play. Lindholm’s production early in the season hinted at a comeback season.
Upcoming games: @ MTL (November 15), vs. CAR (November 17), @ ANA (November 19)
9. Pittsburgh Penguins
Previous ranking: 10. Percentage of points: 61.8%. Anthony Mantha’s resurgence predates the team’s injury woes. He has scored eight goals and looks like the early-career version that flirted with 30. Injuries have reshuffled roles, but Mantha’s form should keep him relevant in fantasy even when the lineup stabilizes.
Upcoming matches: vs. NSH (November 14), vs. NSH (November 16)
10. Vegas Golden Knights
Previous ranking: 5. Percentage of points: 59.4%. Playing alongside Jack Eichel and Mitch Marner, winger Ivan Barbashev is accumulating points on equal terms with aplomb. And unlike his prodigious linemates, Barbashev is largely available in fantasy competition.
Upcoming games: @ STL (November 15), @ MIN (November 16), vs. NYR (November 18), @ UTA (November 20)
11. Los Angeles Kings
Previous ranking: 16. Percentage of points: 61.1%. Going back in time in Southern California, Corey Perry is clearly in a scoring mood. While the 40-year-old player is unlikely to maintain a points-per-game pace throughout the season, he certainly deserves a spot on your deeper fantasy roster right now.
Upcoming games: @ OTT (November 15), @ WSH (November 17), @ SJ (November 20)
12. Tampa Bay Lightning
Previous ranking: 17. Points percentage: 56.3%. Trade target alert: Brayden Point. His scoring has been strangely cold, but long-term figures say it’s just a variation. He ranks 19th among skaters in total fantasy production over the last seven seasons and 11th in the last three; this ideal trade window won’t last.
Upcoming games: @ FLA (November 15), vs. VAN (November 16), vs. NJ (November 18), vs. EDM (November 20)
13. Utah Mammoth
Previous ranking: 6. Percentage of points: 58.8%. The bad streak is over! After a dry start in November, JJ Peterka has returned to produce with his new team in Utah. The second-line winger is still available in approximately a third of fantasy leagues.
Upcoming games: vs. NYI (November 14), @ ANA (November 17), @ SJ (November 18), vs. VGK (November 20)
14. Chicago Blackhawks
Previous ranking: 21. Percentage of points: 58.8%. Playing with Connor Bedard has its advantages. Ask forward Andre Burakovsky, who has 14 points in 15 games, including five with the extra player. However, somehow, he’s still available in almost three-quarters of fantasy leagues.
Upcoming games: vs. TOR (November 15), vs. CGY (November 18), vs. SEA (November 20)
15. Ottawa Senators
Previous ranking: 22. Points percentage: 61.1%. Shane Pinto hasn’t cooled down, he’s simply shifted from goals to assists. His line with Michael Amadio and Claude Giroux is driving play, outplaying their opponents 9-3 so far. Pinto remains a consistent fantasy contributor, even if the production looks a little different.
Upcoming matches: vs. LA (November 15), @ ANA (November 20)
16. Philadelphia Flyers
Previous ranking: 15. Points percentage: 59.4%. Dan Vladar has earned consideration for streaming matchups after winning six of nine starts. The pace could slow, but he’s been consistent behind a more competitive Flyers team. He’s not a lock starter, but he’s a worthwhile play in daily formats.
Upcoming matches: @ STL (November 14), @ DAL (November 15), vs. STL (November 20)
17. Seattle Kraken
Previous ranking: 14. Points percentage: 61.8%. In one of the most beautiful stories of this season, Matt Murray is proving that he can still perform, with three solid to excellent starts for the Kraken. The veteran could be a viable streaming option if he is able to snatch appearances from Philipp Grubauer, even once starter Joey Daccord is recovered.
Upcoming matches: vs. SJ (November 15), @ DET (November 18), @ CHI (November 20)
18. Detroit Red Wings
Previous ranking: 9. Points percentage: 58.8%. Simon Edvinsson is a quietly useful depth defenseman. His combination of blocks, hits, and modest offense keeps him relevant in fantasy, and his pairing with Moritz Seider possesses the best shot attempt percentage in the NHL. He’s a sleeper pick for deeper formats.
Upcoming games: vs. BUF (November 15), @ NYR (November 16), vs. SEA (November 18), vs. NYI (November 20)
19. Washington Capitals
Previous ranking: 13. Percentage of points: 50%. This is when Ovechkin turns it on; he had seven goals in five games at this time last season. If history repeats itself, his slow start makes him a trade target. He is 40 years old, but the engine still works.
Upcoming matches: vs. NJ (November 15), vs. LA (November 17), vs. EDM (November 19), @ MTL (November 20)
20. Edmonton Oilers
Previous ranking: 18. Points percentage: 52.6%. Forward Zach Hyman is back this week. Get him before he starts scoring as a member of the Oilers’ top six and on the number 1 power play. The 33-year-old winger won’t be available in more than half of fantasy leagues for long.
Upcoming matches: @ CAR (November 15), @ BUF (November 17), @ WSH (November 19), @ TB (November 20)
21. New York Rangers
Previous ranking: 26. Points percentage: 55.6%. Gabe Perreault debuted on Monday on a scoring line and added an assist. After 10 points in nine AHL games, he could be the offensive spark New York needs. In deeper formats, he’s a solid speculative add as the Rangers look for secondary scoring, or maybe just primary.
Upcoming games: @ CBJ (November 15), vs. DET (November 16), @ VGK (November 18), @ COL (November 20)
22. New York Islanders
Previous ranking: 23. Percentage of points: 58.8%. Mathew Barzal, Kyle Palmieri, and Emil Heineman are viable additions to an offense that has been quietly consistent. Barzal is available in less than half of the leagues, Palmieri in just over, and Heineman almost everywhere: all three offer scoring depth if you need it.
Upcoming games: @ UTA (November 14), @ COL (November 16), @ DAL (November 18), @ DET (November 20)
23. San Jose Sharks
Previous ranking: 30. Points percentage: 52.8%. While we all “oooh” and “ahhh” (rightly so) about what Macklin Celebrini is achieving in his second NHL season, you should know that a healthy William Eklund is also performing at a valuable pace. And, unlike Celebrini, you might be able to get Eklund on your league’s waiver wire.
Upcoming matches: @ SEA (November 15), vs. UTA (November 18), vs. LA (November 20)
24. Florida Panthers
Previous ranking: 24. Points percentage: 55.9%. The Stanley Cup-winning line is back, and that’s great news for Eetu Luostarinen. He’s widely available, produces when flanking Brad Marchand and Anton Lundell, and adds extra value on the hits.
Upcoming games: vs. TB (November 15), vs. VAN (November 17), vs. NJ (November 20)
25. Toronto Maple Leafs
Previous ranking: 12. Percentage of points: 50%. Oliver Ekman-Larsson is getting an extended look on the top power play. With the first unit still not producing, it’s worth conveying the hope that the opportunity will turn into points. Ride the wave while it lasts.
Upcoming games: @ CHI (November 15), vs. STL (November 18), vs. CBJ (November 20)
26. Columbus Blue Jackets
Previous ranking: 19. Percentage of points: 55.9%. Adam Fantilli is an ideal trade target. His slow start hid his potential, but he is warming up after moving alongside Kirill Marchenko. While the line with Sean Monahan had good numbers and could tempt another reorganization, Fantilli is currently the top dog and is on the rise.
Upcoming games: vs. NYR (November 15), vs. MTL (November 17), @ WPG (November 18), @ TOR (November 20)
27. Minnesota Wild
Previous ranking: 29. Percentage of points: 50%. Back on the first line and in Minnesota’s power play after missing the start of 2025-26, Mats Zuccarello is already back in the business of regularly recording points. While the diminutive veteran isn’t as flashy in the fantasy sphere of shallow leagues, he gets the job done in deeper leagues. Skating alongside Kirill Kaprizov helps.
Upcoming games: vs. ANA (November 15), vs. VGK (November 16), vs. CAR (November 19)
28. Vancouver Canucks
Previous ranking: 27. Points percentage: 47.2%. The only thing Kiefer Sherwood does is score goals, placing him among the league leaders so far. The Canucks’ secret playmaker who finds the net is also the league leader in hits, making the left winger a must-have in leagues that reward both categories.
Upcoming games: @ CAR (November 14), @ TB (November 16), @ FLA (November 17), vs. DAL (November 20)
29. St. Louis Blues
Previous ranking: 31. Percentage of points: 44.1%. The Blues don’t have to win another game for Justin Faulk to remain useful in the fantasy competition that rewards production and defensive play; the veteran defenseman is second in St. Louis in points and blocked shots. That could partly explain why the Blues are ranked where they are.
Upcoming games: vs. PHI (November 14), vs. VGK (November 15), @ TOR (November 18), @ PHI (November 20)
30. Buffalo Sabres
Previous ranking: 25. Points percentage: 41.2%. Don’t overlook the value of Mattias Samuelsson. He only has six points, but his blocked shots and peripheral stats make him worth including on the list. That kind of depth allows you to explore D-by-D trades knowing you have a reliable replacement value sitting on your bench.
Upcoming games: @ DET (November 15), vs. EDM (November 17), vs. CGY (November 19)
31. Nashville Predators
Previous ranking: 28. Points percentage: 38.9%. Even before getting his first hat-trick in the NHL, forward Matthew Wood was on a roll with three goals and three assists in six games. Considering how the season is developing (again) in Tennessee, it’s only a matter of time before the rookie earns more quality minutes. Add him before the next contest with multiple goals.
Upcoming matches: vs. PIT (November 14), vs. PIT (November 16)
32. Calgary Flames
Previous ranking: 32. Points percentage: 31.6%. Just a few days ago, Jonathan Huberdeau was enjoying a six-game point streak before his current three-game scoreless streak. On the positive side, he continues to shoot consistently at the net. If another productive streak is just around the corner, the first-line winger could be worth it in extra-deep fantasy leagues.
Upcoming games: vs. WPG (November 15), @ CHI (November 18), @ BUF (November 19)
