{"id":87648,"date":"2025-11-25T16:06:05","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T20:06:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/sin-categoria\/nhl-team-mvp-after-a-quarter-of-the-season-ranking-and-analysis\/"},"modified":"2025-11-25T16:06:05","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T20:06:05","slug":"nhl-team-mvp-after-a-quarter-of-the-season-ranking-and-analysis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/nhl\/nhl-team-mvp-after-a-quarter-of-the-season-ranking-and-analysis\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL: Team MVP after a quarter of the season. Ranking and analysis."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

NHL Ranking: Avalanche Remains on Top<\/h2>\n\n\nAfter another week of the 2025-26 NHL season, the Alofoke Deportes voting panel keeps the Colorado Avalanche as the best team in the league.\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 a quarter of the season in.\n\nAs part of the weekly classification, the most valuable player (MVP) of each team is identified after 25% of the season.\n\nClassification Methodology:<\/strong> A panel of commentators, analysts, reporters, and hockey editors from Alofoke Deportes issues a poll 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\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Nathan MacKinnon. Despite Cale Makar’s great season, MacKinnon leads the league in points (36) and goals (16).\n\nUpcoming games: @ NSH (November 22), @ CHI (November 23), vs. SJ (November 26)\n\n\n

2. Carolina Hurricanes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Seth Jarvis. The Hurricanes’ rising star continues to play in all situations and maintains a pace close to a point per game.\n\nUpcoming games: @ WPG (November 21), @ BUF (November 23), vs. NYR (November 26)\n\n\n

3. Anaheim Ducks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Leo Carlsson. Carlsson’s selection at the number 2 spot in the 2023 draft has proven to be correct, with the 20-year-old Swede leading the Ducks.\n\nUpcoming games: vs. VGK (November 22), vs. VAN (November 26)\n\n\n

4. Dallas Stars<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Mikko Rantanen. The Stars did not hesitate to secure Rantanen with a long-term contract, and so far, the investment has paid off.\n\nUpcoming games: @ CGY (November 22), @ EDM (November 25), @ SEA (November 26)\n\n\n

5. New Jersey Devils<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Jesper Bratt. Bratt and the Devils will have to face the absence of Jack Hughes for several weeks due to an injury.\n\n\n

Pr\u00f3ximos partidos: @ PHI (22 de noviembre), vs. DET (24 de noviembre), vs. STL (26 de noviembre)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Winnipeg Jets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Mark Scheifele. The Jets’ first-line center is on track to surpass his personal records for goals and points.\n\nUpcoming matches: vs. CAR (November 21), vs. MIN (November 23), @ WSH (November 26)\n\n\n

7. Vegas Golden Knights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Jack Eichel. Despite having slowed down his pace in the race for goals and points, Eichel led the Knights with 24 points in 19 games.\n\nUpcoming games: @ ANA (November 22), @ UTA (November 24), vs. OTT (November 26)\n\n\n

8. Pittsburgh Penguins<\/strong><\/p>\n\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\nUpcoming games: vs. MIN (November 21), vs. SEA (November 22), vs. BUF (November 26)\n\n\n

9. Chicago Blackhawks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Connor Bedard. Bedard is proving his worth, with 29 points in 19 games and Chicago in the fight for a playoff spot.\n\nUpcoming games: @ BUF (November 21), vs. COL (November 23), vs. MIN (November 26)\n\n\n

10. Detroit Red Wings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nFirst-quarter MVP: Dylan Larkin. Larkin has maintained the good performance he showed in the past, scoring 24 points in his first 20 games.\n\nUpcoming games: vs. CBJ (November 22), @ NJ (November 24), vs. NSH (November 26)\n\n\n

11. Los Angeles Kings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nMVP 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.\n\nUpcoming matches: vs. BOS (November 21), vs. OTT (November 24)\n\n\n

12. New York Islanders<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Matthew Schaefer. Schaefer leads the Isles in playing time per game and could be driving an improvement in the team.\n\nUpcoming matches: vs. STL (November 22), vs. SEA (November 23), vs. BOS (November 26)\n\n\n

13. Tampa Bay Lightning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Jake Guentzel. Guentzel has improved his performance in November, seeking for the Lightning to climb in the standings of the Atlantic Division.\n\nUpcoming games: @ WSH (November 22), vs. PHI (November 24), vs. CGY (November 26)\n\n\n

14. Boston Bruins<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: David Pastrnak. Pastrnak is meeting expectations, scoring 27 points in his first 22 games.\n\nUpcoming matches: @ LA (November 21), @ SJ (November 23), @ NYI (November 26)\n\n\n

15. Montreal Canadiens<\/strong><\/p>\n\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\nUpcoming games: vs. TOR (November 22), @ UTA (November 26)\n\n\n

16. Seattle Kraken<\/strong><\/p>\n\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 games: @ PIT (November 22), @ NYI (November 23), vs. DAL (November 26)\n\n\n

17. Utah Mammoth<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Nick Schmaltz. Schmaltz leads the team in scoring in his first season as a Mammoth.\n\nUpcoming games: vs. NYR (November 22), vs. VGK (November 24), vs. MTL (November 26)\n\n\n

18. Ottawa Senators<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Tim Stutzle. Stutzle has taken on the responsibility of scoring after Brady Tkachuk’s injury.\n\nUpcoming games: @ SJ (November 22), @ LA (November 24), @ VGK (November 26)\n\n\n

19. Minnesota Wild<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Jesper Wallstedt. Wallstedt has had a great impact as a rookie goalie.\n\nUpcoming games: @ PIT (November 21), @ WPG (November 23), @ CHI (November 26)\n\n\n

20. Washington Capitals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Logan Thompson. Thompson has been a key player for the Capitals.\n\nUpcoming games: vs. TB (November 22), vs. CBJ (November 24), vs. WPG (November 26)\n\n\n

21. Florida Panthers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Brad Marchand. Marchand has taken on an important role in the team, scoring 23 points in 18 games.\n\nUpcoming games: vs. EDM (November 22), @ NSH (November 24), vs. PHI (November 26)\n\n\n

22. Philadelphia Flyers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Trevor Zegras. Zegras has found a new momentum in Philadelphia.\n\nUpcoming games: vs. NJ (November 22), TB (November 24), @ FLA (November 26)\n\n\n

23. Columbus Blue Jackets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Jet Greaves. Greaves has been the choice in goal for Columbus.\n\nUpcoming games: @ DET (November 22), @ WSH (November 24), vs. TOR (November 26)\n\n\n

24. New York Rangers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Igor Shesterkin\/Jonathan Quick. The Rangers rely on their goaltending to stay competitive.\n\nUpcoming matches: @ UTA (November 22), vs. STL (November 24), @ CAR (November 26)\n\n\n

25. Edmonton Oilers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Connor McDavid. McDavid continues to demonstrate his talent with a high level of scoring.\n\nUpcoming games: @ FLA (November 22), vs. DAL (November 25)\n\n\n

26. San Jose Sharks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Macklin Celebrini. Celebrini is on his way to break the Sharks’ scoring record.\n\nUpcoming matches: vs. OTT (November 22), vs. BOS (November 23), @ COL (November 26)\n\n\n

27. Toronto Maple Leafs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: William Nylander. Nylander has been consistent for the Maple Leafs.\n\nUpcoming games: @ MTL (November 22), @ CBJ (November 26)\n\n\n

28. Vancouver Canucks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Quinn Hughes. Hughes leads the Canucks in scoring.\n\nUpcoming games: vs. CGY (November 23), @ ANA (November 26)\n\n\n

29. Buffalo Sabres<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Tage Thompson. Thompson continues to score goals for the Sabres.\n\nUpcoming matches: vs. CHI (November 21), vs. CAR (November 23), @ PIT (November 26)\n\n30. St. Louis Blues<\/strong>\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Robert Thomas. Thomas has been the Blues’ most outstanding player.\n\nUpcoming games: @ NYI (November 22), @ NYR (November 24), @ NJ (November 26)\n\n\n

31. Nashville Predators<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Filip Forsberg. Forsberg could be key to the future of the Predators.\n\nUpcoming matches: vs. COL (November 22), vs. FLA (November 24), @ DET (November 26)\n\n\n

32. Calgary Flames<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Nazem Kadri. Kadri has been the most outstanding player for the Flames.\n\nUpcoming matches: vs. DAL (November 22), VAN (November 23), @ TB (November 26)","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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