Colorado Avalanche Remains on Top: NHL Standings
The 2025-26 NHL season continues its course, and the Alofoke Deportes voting panel maintains the Colorado Avalanche as the league’s leading team. After another week of intense competition, the Avalanche demonstrate their consistency at the top. This week, significant changes were observed in the rankings, including the first appearance in the top 10 of the Chicago Blackhawks in a long time. With the outstanding performance of Connor Bedard and his team, the Blackhawks remain in the fight for a playoff spot, even though only a quarter of the season has been played. In this analysis, we also highlight the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of each team during the first 25% of the season. Alofoke Deportes commentators, analysts, and reporters have evaluated the performance of each player to offer a complete overview of the NHL landscape.
- Colorado Avalanche
Points Percentage: 82.5%
First Quarter MVP: Nathan MacKinnon. Despite Cale Makar’s outstanding season, MacKinnon leads the league in points (36) and goals (16).Next seven days: @ NSH (November 22), @ CHI (November 23), vs. SJ (November 26)
- Carolina Hurricanes
Percentage of Points: 70%
MVP of the First Quarter of the Season: Seth Jarvis. The Hurricanes’ rising star continues to play in all situations and remains close to a point-per-game pace.Next seven days: @ WPG (November 21st), @ BUF (November 23rd), vs. NYR (November 26th)
- Anaheim Ducks
Points Percentage: 64.3%
First Quarter MVP: Leo Carlsson. The 2023 draft pick of Carlsson is proving to be a good one, with the Swedish player leading the Ducks in the Pacific Division.Next seven days: vs. VGK (November 22), vs. VAN (November 26)
- Dallas Stars
Percentage of points: 69%
MVP of the first quarter of the season: Mikko Rantanen. Rantanen has proven his worth since his arrival at the Stars, justifying the long-term contract.Next seven days: @ CGY (November 22), @ EDM (November 25), @ SEA (November 26)
- New Jersey Devils
Points Percentage: 67.5%
MVP of the first quarter of the season: Jesper Bratt. The Devils will have to face several weeks without Jack Hughes, after an injury suffered in Chicago.Next seven days: @ PHI (November 22), vs. DET (November 24), vs. STL (November 26)
- Winnipeg Jets
Percentage of Points: 63.2%
First Quarter MVP: Mark Scheifele. The Jets’ first-line center is on pace to reach 50 goals and 100 points.Next seven days: vs. CAR (November 21), vs. MIN (November 23), @ WSH (November 26)
- Vegas Golden Knights
Percentage of Points: 65%
MVP of the first quarter of the season: Jack Eichel. Although he has decreased in the race for goals and points, Eichel led the Knights with 24 points in 19 games.Next seven days: @ ANA (November 22), @ UTA (November 24), vs. OTT (November 26)
- Pittsburgh Penguins
Percentage of Points: 63.2%
MVP of the First Quarter of the Season: Sidney Crosby. Crosby leads a revitalized Penguins team, with six power-play goals for the NHL’s most effective offense.Next seven days: vs. MIN (November 21), vs. SEA (November 22), vs. BUF (November 26)
- Chicago Blackhawks
Points Percentage: 60%
First Quarter MVP: Connor Bedard. Bedard, with 29 points in 19 games, is on track to reach 118 points, and Chicago is in the fight for a playoff spot.Next seven days: @ BUF (November 21), vs. COL (November 23), vs. MIN (November 26)
- Detroit Red Wings
Points Percentage: 59.5%
First Quarter MVP: Dylan Larkin. Larkin has maintained the momentum from his performance at the 4 Nations Face-Off, accumulating 24 points in his first 20 games.Next seven days: vs. CBJ (November 22), @ NJ (November 24), vs. NSH (November 26)
- Los Angeles Kings
Points Percentage: 59.5%
MVP of the first quarter of the season: Adrian Kempe. With a new contract extension, Kempe focuses on his performance on the ice, leading the Kings with 19 points in 20 games.Next seven days: vs. BOS (November 21), vs. OTT (November 24)
- New York Islanders
Percentage of points: 61.9%
MVP of the first quarter of the season: Matthew Schaefer. Special mention to Bo Horvat, but the MVP is Schaefer, who leads the Isles in playing time and could be driving an improvement in the team.Next seven days: vs. STL (November 22), vs. SEA (November 23), vs. BOS (November 26)
- Tampa Bay Lightning
Points Percentage: 60%
First Quarter MVP: Jake Guentzel. Guentzel has improved his performance in November, aiming for the Lightning to climb positions in the Atlantic Division.Next seven days: @ WSH (November 22), vs. PHI (November 24), vs. CGY (November 26)
- Boston Bruins
Percentage of points: 54.6%
MVP of the first quarter of the season: David Pastrnak. Pastrnak is fulfilling his role as a top-level player, with 27 points in 22 games, keeping the Bruins near the top of the division.Next seven days: @ LA (November 21), @ SJ (November 23), @ NYI (November 26)
- Montreal Canadiens
Points percentage: 57.5%
MVP of the first quarter of the season: Jakub Dobes. Dobes, although his performance has decreased after a perfect start in October, seems to be the best option for the Habs in goal.Next seven days: vs. TOR (November 22), @ UTA (November 26)
- Seattle Kraken
Points Percentage: 62.5%
First Quarter MVP: Jaden Schwartz. The Kraken have been a surprise, staying in the fight for a playoff spot thanks to the effort of the whole team.Next seven days: @ PIT (November 22), @ NYI (November 23), vs. DAL (November 26)
- Utah Mammoth
Points Percentage: 54.8%
First Quarter MVP: Nick Schmaltz. Schmaltz leads the team in scoring and is tied for game-winning goals.Next seven days: vs. NYR (November 22), vs. VGK (November 24), vs. MTL (November 26)
- Ottawa Senators
Percentage of Points: 60%
MVP of the first quarter of the season: Tim Stutzle. Stutzle has taken on the responsibility of scoring after Brady Tkachuk’s injury.Next seven days: @ SJ (November 22), @ LA (November 24), @ VGK (November 26)
- Minnesota Wild
Percentage of Points: 57.1%
MVP of the first quarter of the season: Jesper Wallstedt. Wallstedt, in his rookie season, has performed great in the goal.Next seven days: @ PIT (November 21), @ WPG (November 23), @ CHI (November 26)
- Washington Capitals
Points Percentage: 57.1%
First Quarter MVP: Logan Thompson. Thompson has been a key player for the Capitals, with a league-leading goals-against average.Next seven days: vs. TB (November 22), vs. CBJ (November 24), vs. WPG (November 26)
- Florida Panthers
Percentage of Points: 57.5%
MVP of the first quarter of the season: Brad Marchand. Marchand has taken on a significant role for the Panthers, leading the team in points.Next seven days: vs. EDM (November 22), @ NSH (November 24), vs. PHI (November 26)
- Philadelphia Flyers
Percentage of points: 60.5%
MVP of the first quarter of the season: Trevor Zegras. Zegras has found a new momentum in Philadelphia.Next seven days: vs. NJ (November 22), TB (November 24), @ FLA (November 26)
- Columbus Blue Jackets
Points Percentage: 57.1%
MVP of the first quarter of the season: Jet Greaves. Greaves seems to be establishing himself as Columbus’s primary goalie.Next seven days: @ DET (November 22), @ WSH (November 24), vs. TOR (November 26)
- New York Rangers
Points Percentage: 50%
First Quarter MVP: Igor Shesterkin/Jonathan Quick. Shesterkin and Quick have been crucial in keeping the Rangers afloat.Next seven days: @ UTA (November 22), vs. STL (November 24), @ CAR (November 26)
- Edmonton Oilers
Percentage of Points: 50%
MVP of the First Quarter of the Season: Connor McDavid. McDavid continues to demonstrate his talent, leading the team in scoring.Next seven days: @ FLA (November 22), vs. DAL (November 25)
- San Jose Sharks
Percentage of Points: 54.8%
MVP of the First Quarter of the Season: Macklin Celebrini. Celebrini is exceeding expectations in his second professional season.Next seven days: vs. OTT (November 22), vs. BOS (November 23), @ COL (November 26)
- Toronto Maple Leafs
Percentage of points: 50%
MVP of the first quarter of the season: William Nylander. Nylander has been consistent for the Maple Leafs, despite the injuries.Next seven days: @ MTL (November 22), @ CBJ (November 26)
- Vancouver Canucks
Points Percentage: 45.5%
First Quarter MVP: Quinn Hughes. Hughes leads the Canucks in scoring from the defense.Next seven days: vs. CGY (November 23), @ ANA (November 26)
- Buffalo Sabres
Percentage of Points: 45%
MVP of the First Quarter of the Season: Tage Thompson. Thompson continues to score goals for the Sabres.Next seven days: vs. CHI (November 21), vs. CAR (November 23), @ PIT (November 26)
- St. Louis Blues
Percentage of Points: 42.9%
MVP of the First Quarter of the Season: Robert Thomas. Thomas has been a bright spot for the Blues.Next seven days: @ NYI (November 22), @ NYR (November 24), @ NJ (November 26)
- Nashville Predators
Points Percentage: 40%
MVP of the first quarter of the season: Filip Forsberg. Forsberg continues to be a key player for the Predators.Next seven days: vs. COL (November 22), vs. FLA (November 24), @ DET (November 26)
- Calgary Flames
Points Percentage: 34.1%
First Quarter MVP: Nazem Kadri. Kadri, as the leading scorer, has been the most outstanding player for the Flames.Next seven days: vs. DAL (November 22), VAN (November 23), @ TB (November 26)
