{"id":84621,"date":"2025-11-22T05:37:05","date_gmt":"2025-11-22T09:37:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/sin-categoria\/nhl-espn-rankings-and-quarter-season-mvp\/"},"modified":"2025-11-22T05:37:05","modified_gmt":"2025-11-22T09:37:05","slug":"nhl-espn-rankings-and-quarter-season-mvp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/nhl\/nhl-espn-rankings-and-quarter-season-mvp\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL: ESPN Rankings and Quarter-Season MVP"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

NHL Ranking: Colorado Avalanche Remains on Top<\/h2>\n\n\nAfter another week of intense action in the 2025-26 NHL season, the Alofoke Deportes voting panel maintains its confidence in the Colorado Avalanche as the league’s leading team.\n\nThis week saw significant changes in the rankings, including the first appearance in the top 10 for the Chicago Blackhawks in a long time, with Connor Bedard and company fighting for a playoff spot, with a quarter of the season already completed.\n\nAs part of these weekly rankings, the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of each team was identified during the first 25% of the season.\n\nClassification Methodology:<\/strong> A panel of hockey commentators, analysts, reporters, and editors from Alofoke Deportes sends a survey from 1 to 32 based on the matches up to Wednesday.\n\n\n
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1. Colorado Avalanche<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nPrevious ranking: 1\n\nPercentage of points: 82.5%\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Nathan MacKinnon. Despite Cale Makar’s excellent season, MacKinnon leads the league in points (36) and goals (16).\n\nUpcoming seven days: @ NSH (November 22), @ CHI (November 23), vs. SJ (November 26)\n\n\n

2. Carolina Hurricanes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nPrevious ranking: 4\n\nPercentage of points: 70%\n\nFirst quarter MVP: Seth Jarvis. The Hurricanes’ rising star continues to play in all situations and maintains a pace close to a point per game.\n\nNext seven days: @ WPG (November 21), @ BUF (November 23), vs. NYR (November 26)\n\n\n

3. Anaheim Ducks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nPrevious ranking: 3\n\nPercentage of points: 64.3%\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Leo Carlsson. The selection of Carlsson at the number 2 spot in the 2023 draft seems to be paying off, as the 20-year-old Swede leads the Ducks, who are competing at the top of the Pacific Division.\n\nNext seven days: vs. VGK (November 22), vs. VAN (November 26)\n\n\n

4. Dallas Stars<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nPrevious ranking: 5\n\nPercentage of points: 69%\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Mikko Rantanen. The Stars did not hesitate to secure Rantanen with a long-term contract. So far, so good.\n\nNext seven days: @ CGY (November 22), @ EDM (November 25), @ SEA (November 26)\n\n\n

5. New Jersey Devils<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nPrevious ranking: 2\n\nPercentage of points: 67.5%\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Jesper Bratt. The Devils will have to face a period without Jack Hughes, who suffered an injury in a Chicago restaurant.\n\nNext seven days: @ PHI (November 22), vs. DET (November 24), vs. STL (November 26)\n\n\n

6. Winnipeg Jets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nPrevious ranking: 7\n\nPercentage of points: 63.2%\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Mark Scheifele. The Jets’ first-line center is on pace to reach 50 goals and 109 points.\n\nNext seven days: vs. CAR (November 21), vs. MIN (November 23), @ WSH (November 26)\n\n\n

7. Vegas Golden Knights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nPrevious ranking: 10\n\nPercentage of points: 65%\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Jack Eichel. Despite having decreased in the race for goals and points, Eichel led the Knights with 24 points in 19 games.\n\nUpcoming seven days: @ ANA (November 22), @ UTA (November 24), vs. OTT (November 26)\n\n\n

8. Pittsburgh Penguins<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nPrevious ranking: 9\n\nPercentage of points: 63.2%\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Sidney Crosby. Crosby has led the Penguins to a prominent place in the Metro Division, including six power-play goals.\n\nNext seven days: vs. MIN (November 21), vs. SEA (November 22), vs. BUF (November 26)\n\n\n

9. Chicago Blackhawks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nPrevious ranking: 14\n\nPercentage of points: 60%\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Connor Bedard. Bedard is on pace to score 118 points, and Chicago is in the fight for a playoff spot.\n\nNext seven days: @ BUF (November 21), vs. COL (November 23), vs. MIN (November 26)\n\n\n

10. Detroit Red Wings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nPrevious ranking: 18\n\nPercentage of points: 59.5%\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Dylan Larkin. Larkin has maintained the momentum from his performance at the 4 Nations Face-Off, with 24 points in his first 20 games.\n\nNext seven days: vs. CBJ (November 22), @ NJ (November 24), vs. NSH (November 26)\n\n\n

11. Los Angeles Kings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nPrevious ranking: 11\n\nPercentage of points: 59.5%\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Adrian Kempe. With a new contract extension, Kempe has focused on his performance, leading the Kings in scoring with 19 points in 20 games.\n\nNext seven days: vs. BOS (November 21), vs. OTT (November 24)\n\n\n

12. New York Islanders<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nPrevious ranking: 22\n\nPercentage of points: 61.9%\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Matthew Schaefer. Schaefer leads the Isles in time on ice per game (22:29) and could be driving an improvement in team morale.\n\nNext seven days: vs. STL (November 22), vs. SEA (November 23), vs. BOS (November 26)\n\n\n

13. Tampa Bay Lightning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nPrevious ranking: 12\n\nPercentage of points: 60%\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Jake Guentzel. Guentzel has improved his performance in November, with seven goals and three assists in the first eight games of the month.\n\nNext seven days: @ WSH (November 22), vs. PHI (November 24), vs. CGY (November 26)\n\n\n

14. Boston Bruins<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nPrevious ranking: 8\n\nPercentage of points: 54.6%\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: David Pastrnak. Pastrnak is performing as expected, with 27 points in his first 22 games.\n\nUpcoming seven days: @ LA (November 21), @ SJ (November 23), @ NYI (November 26)\n\n\n

15. Montreal Canadiens<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nPrevious ranking: 6\n\nPercentage of points: 57.5%\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Jakub Dobes. Dobes seems to be the best option in goal for the Habs this season.\n\nNext seven days: vs. TOR (November 22), @ UTA (November 26)\n\n\n

16. Seattle Kraken<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nPrevious ranking: 17\n\nPercentage of points: 62.5%\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Jaden Schwartz. The Kraken have been one of the surprises of the season, staying in the fight for a playoff spot.\n\nUpcoming seven days: @ PIT (November 22), @ NYI (November 23), vs. DAL (November 26)\n\n\n

17. Utah Mammoth<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nPrevious ranking: 13\n\nPercentage of points: 54.8%\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Nick Schmaltz. Schmaltz leads the team in scoring (22 points) and is tied for game-winning goals (two) in the first 20 games.\n\nNext seven days: vs. NYR (November 22), vs. VGK (November 24), vs. MTL (November 26)\n\n\n

18. Ottawa Senators<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nPrevious ranking: 15\n\nPercentage of points: 60%\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Tim Stutzle. Stutzle has maintained a pace of one point per game with double digits in goals.\n\nNext seven days: @ SJ (November 22), @ LA (November 24), @ VGK (November 26)\n\n\n

19. Minnesota Wild<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nPrevious ranking: 27\n\nPercentage of points: 57.1%\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Jesper Wallstedt. Wallstedt has performed well in goal, with a 2.10 goals-against average and a .926 save percentage.\n\nNext seven days: @ PIT (November 21), @ WPG (November 23), @ CHI (November 26)\n\n\n

20. Washington Capitals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nPrevious ranking: 19\n\nPercentage of points: 57.1%\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Logan Thompson. Thompson has had a goals-against average of 1.85 and a save percentage of .920.\n\nNext seven days: vs. TB (November 22), vs. CBJ (November 24), vs. WPG (November 26)\n\n\n

21. Florida Panthers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nPrevious ranking: 24\n\nPercentage of points: 57.5%\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Brad Marchand. Marchand has scored 23 points in 18 games, which puts him on track to reach 99 points.\n\nNext seven days: vs. EDM (November 22), @ NSH (November 24), vs. PHI (November 26)\n\n\n

22. Philadelphia Flyers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nPrevious ranking: 16\n\nPercentage of points: 60.5%\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Trevor Zegras. Zegras is performing well in Philadelphia.\n\nNext seven days: vs. NJ (November 22), TB (November 24), @ FLA (November 26)\n\n\n

23. Columbus Blue Jackets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nPrevious ranking: 26\n\nPercentage of points: 57.1%\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Jet Greaves. Greaves has been Columbus’s primary goaltender this season.\n\nNext seven days: @ DET (November 22), @ WSH (November 24), vs. TOR (November 26)\n\n\n

24. New York Rangers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nPrevious ranking: 21\n\nPercentage of points: 50%\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Igor Shesterkin\/Jonathan Quick. The Rangers are performing well in goal.\n\nUpcoming seven days: @ UTA (November 22), vs. STL (November 24), @ CAR (November 26)\n\n\n

25. Edmonton Oilers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nPrevious ranking: 20\n\nPercentage of points: 50%\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Connor McDavid. McDavid continues to demonstrate his talent with 32 points in 22 games.\n\nNext seven days: @ FLA (November 22), vs. DAL (November 25)\n\n\n

26. San Jose Sharks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nPrevious ranking: 23\n\nPercentage of points: 54.8%\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Macklin Celebrini. Celebrini is on track to break the Sharks’ scoring record in his second professional season.\n\nNext seven days: vs. OTT (November 22), vs. BOS (November 23), @ COL (November 26)\n\n\n

27. Toronto Maple Leafs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nPrevious ranking: 25\n\nPercentage of points: 50%\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: William Nylander. Nylander has been consistent, with 27 points in 17 games.\n\nNext seven days: @ MTL (November 22), @ CBJ (November 26)\n\n\n

28. Vancouver Canucks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nPrevious ranking: 28\n\nPercentage of points: 45.5%\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Quinn Hughes. Hughes leads the Canucks in scoring.\n\nNext seven days: vs. CGY (November 23), @ ANA (November 26)\n\n\n

29. Buffalo Sabres<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nPrevious ranking: 30\n\nPercentage of points: 45%\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Tage Thompson. Thompson keeps scoring goals.\n\nNext seven days: vs. CHI (November 21), vs. CAR (November 23), @ PIT (November 26)\n\n30. St. Louis Blues<\/strong>\n\nPrevious ranking: 29\n\nPercentage of points: 42.9%\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Robert Thomas. Thomas is the only player with a positive +\/- rating.\n\nNext seven days: @ NYI (November 22), @ NYR (November 24), @ NJ (November 26)\n\n\n

31. Nashville Predators<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nPrevious ranking: 31\n\nPercentage of points: 40%\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Filip Forsberg.\n\nNext seven days: vs. COL (November 22), vs. FLA (November 24), @ DET (November 26)\n\n\n

32. Calgary Flames<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nPrevious ranking: 32\n\nPercentage of points: 34.1%\n\nFirst-quarter MVP: Nazem Kadri. Kadri, the top scorer, receives MVP honors.\n\nNext seven days: vs. DAL (November 22), VAN (November 23), @ TB (November 26)","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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