The NHL trade deadline for the 2025-26 season is just around the corner, and once the deals are finalized, the excitement for the playoffs will intensify. Alofoke Deportes brings you the NHL power rankings, along with the most important matches that define the season.
These rankings, compiled by hockey experts, analysts, and editors, are based on games played through Wednesday. Point percentages correspond to games through Thursday. Get ready for action!
NHL Power Rankings
Colorado Avalanche
Previous position: 1. Percentage of points: 75.8%. Key match: March 6 against the Stars. An encounter that promises to be an epic duel.
Next seven days: @ DAL (March 6), vs. MIN (March 8), vs. EDM (March 10), @ SEA (March 12).
Dallas Stars
Previous position: 5. Percentage of points: 69.7%. Key match: March 21 against the Wild. A crucial match to define their position in the playoffs.
Next seven days: vs. COL (March 6), vs. CHI (March 8), vs. VGK (March 10), vs. EDM (March 12).
Carolina Hurricanes
Previous position: 3. Percentage of points: 68.9%. Key match: March 14 against the Lightning. An encounter that could be the Eastern Conference final.
Next seven days: @ EDM (March 6), @ CGY (March 7), vs. PIT (March 10), vs. STL (March 12).
Minnesota Wild
Previous position: 4. Percentage of points: 66.1%. Key game: March 24 against the Lightning. A possible preview of the Stanley Cup final.
Next seven days: @ VGK (March 6), COL (March 8), vs. UTA (March 10), vs. PHI (March 12).
Tampa Bay Lightning
Previous position: 2. Percentage of points: 66.7%. Key match: March 21 against the Oilers. An encounter that could define the path to the Stanley Cup.
Next seven days: @ TOR (March 7), @ BUF (March 8), vs. CBJ (March 10), vs. DET (March 12).
Buffalo Sabres
Previous position: 6. Percentage of points: 64.5%. Key match: March 8 against the Lightning. A crucial match for the race for the title of the Atlantic Division.
Upcoming seven days: vs. NSH (March 7), vs. TB (March 8), vs. SJ (March 10), vs. WSH (March 12).
Montreal Canadiens
Previous position: 9. Percentage of points: 62.5%. Key match: March 31 against the Lightning. A possible preview of the first round of the playoffs.
Next seven days: @ ANA (March 6), @ LA (March 7), vs. TOR (March 10), @ OTT (March 11).
Pittsburgh Penguins
Previous position: 8. Percentage of points: 61.5%. Key match: March 16 and 24 against the Avalanche. An encounter that could generate great interest.
Next seven days: vs. PHI (March 7), vs. BOS (March 8), @ CAR (March 10), @ VGK (March 12).
Detroit Red Wings
Previous position: 7. Percentage of points: 62.1%. Key match: March 27 against the Sabres. A key match against rivals from the Eastern Conference.
Upcoming seven days: vs. FLA (March 6), @ NJ (March 8), @ FLA (March 10), @ TB (March 12).
New York Islanders
Previous position: 14. Percentage of points: 59.5%. Key match: March 30 against the Penguins. A rivalry with history in the playoffs.
Next seven days: @ SJ (March 7), @ STL (March 10).
Boston Bruins
Previous position: 11. Points percentage: 59.8%. Key game: March 17 against the Canadiens. A must-see game between division rivals.
Next seven days: vs. WSH (March 7), @ PIT (March 8), vs. LA (March 10), vs. SJ (March 12).
Vegas Golden Knights
Previous position: 10. Points percentage: 58.1%. Key game: March 8th and 26th against the Oilers. Crucial games for the Pacific Division.
Next seven days: vs. MIN (March 6), vs. EDM (March 8), @ DAL (March 10), vs. PIT (March 12).
Anaheim Ducks
Previous position: 16. Percentage of points: 59%. Key match: March 28 against the Oilers. A vital match against a team fighting for the playoffs.
Next seven days: vs. MTL (March 6), vs. STL (March 8), @ WPG (March 10), @ TOR (March 12).
Columbus Blue Jackets
Previous position: 22. Percentage of points: 59%. Key match: March 29 against the Bruins. A very important match against a playoff team.
Next seven days: vs. UTA (March 7), vs. LA (March 9), @ TB (March 10), @ FLA (March 12).
Utah Mammoth
Previous position: 12. Percentage of points: 56.5%. Key match: March 19 against the Golden Knights. A possible preview of the playoffs series.
Next seven days: @ CBJ (March 7), @ CHI (March 9), @ MIN (March 10), vs. CHI (March 12).
Edmonton Oilers
Previous position: 13. Percentage of points: 54.8%. Key game: March 8 and 26 against the Golden Knights. Games that could define their position in the Pacific Division.
Next seven days: vs. CAR (March 6), @ VGK (March 8), @ COL (March 10), @ DAL (March 12).
Ottawa Senators
Previous position: 21. Percentage of points: 56.6%. Key game: March 11 against the Canadiens. A crucial game to improve their position.
Next seven days: @ SEA (March 7), @ VAN (March 9), vs. MTL (March 11).
Washington Capitals
Previous position: 23. Percentage of points: 54.8%. Key match: March 11th and 31st against the Flyers. A match against a historic rival.
Upcoming seven days: @ BOS (March 7), vs. CGY (March 9), @ PHI (March 11), @ BUF (March 12).
Seattle Kraken
Previous position: 19. Percentage of points: 54.9%. Key match: March 14 against the Canucks. A key match to gain points.
Next seven days: vs. OTT (March 7), vs. NSH (March 10), vs. COL (March 12).
Philadelphia Flyers
Previous position: 20. Percentage of points: 54.9%. Key game: March 7 against the Penguins. A game against their state rival.
Next seven days: @ PIT (March 7), vs. NYR (March 9), vs. WSH (March 11), @ MIN (March 12).
San Jose Sharks
Previous position: 18. Percentage of points: 54.2%. Key match: March 12 against the Bruins. A special match for a young star.
Next seven days: vs. STL (March 6), vs. NYI (March 7), @ BUF (March 10), @ BOS (March 12).
Toronto Maple Leafs
Previous position: 24. Percentage of points: 51.6%. Key match: March 21 against the Senators. A Saturday night classic.
Next seven days: vs. TB (March 7), @ MTL (March 10), vs. ANA (March 12).
Los Angeles Kings
Previous position: 17. Percentage of points: 52.5%. Key match: March 22 and 28 against the Mammoth. Seeking a place in the playoffs.
Next seven days: vs. MTL (March 7), @ CBJ (March 9), @ BOS (March 10).
Florida Panthers
Previous position: 15. Points percentage: 50.8%. Key games: March 6 and 10 against the Red Wings. A crucial series for their season.
Next seven days: @ DET (March 6), vs. DET (March 10), vs. CBJ (March 12).
New Jersey Devils
Previous position: 25. Percentage of points: 51.6%. Key match: March 7 against the Rangers. A match with high rivalry.
Next seven days: vs. NYR (March 7), vs. DET (March 8), vs. CGY (March 12).
Nashville Predators
Previous position: 26. Percentage of points: 51.6%. Key match: March 10 and 19 against the Kraken. They need to score points against playoff teams.
Next seven days: @ BUF (March 7), @ SEA (March 10), @ VAN (March 12).
Winnipeg Jets
Previous position: 27. Points percentage: 49.2%. Key game: March 19 against the Bruins. A reunion of Olympic teammates.
Next seven days: vs. VAN (March 7), vs. ANA (March 10), vs. NYR (March 12).
Chicago Blackhawks
Previous position: 28. Percentage of points: 45.9%. Key match: March 24 against the Islanders. A clash between two great promises.
Next seven days: vs. VAN (March 6), @ DAL (March 8), vs. UTA (March 9), @ UTA (March 12).
Calgary Flames
Previous position: 30. Percentage of points: 45.1%. Key match: March 28 against the Canucks. Every point counts.
Next seven days: vs. CAR (March 7), @ WSH (March 9), @ NYR (March 10), @ NJ (March 12).
New York Rangers
Previous position: 29. Points percentage: 45.9%. Key game: March 10 against the Flames. An important game for the draft.
Next seven days: @ NJ (March 7), @ PHI (March 9), vs. CGY (March 10), @ WPG (March 12).
St. Louis Blues
Previous position: 31. Points percentage: 45.1%. Key game: March 18 against the Flames. Important for the draft.
Upcoming seven days: @ SJ (March 6), @ ANA (March 8), vs. NYI (March 10), @ CAR (March 12).
Vancouver Canucks
Previous position: 32. Percentage of points: 35.2%. Key match: March 26 against the Kings. The farewell of a great.
Next seven days: @ CHI (March 6), @ WPG (March 7), vs. OTT (March 9), vs. NSH (March 12).
