{"id":88875,"date":"2025-11-26T19:45:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T23:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/sin-categoria\/nhl-power-rankings-team-mvp-after-1-4-season-and-analysis\/"},"modified":"2025-11-26T19:45:00","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T23:45:00","slug":"nhl-power-rankings-team-mvp-after-1-4-season-and-analysis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/nhl\/nhl-power-rankings-team-mvp-after-1-4-season-and-analysis\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Power Rankings: Team MVP After 1\/4 Season and Analysis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avalanche Leads the NHL: Alofoke Deportes Analysis<\/h2>\n\n\nIn a new week of the 2025-26 NHL season, the Alofoke Deportes voting panel keeps the Colorado Avalanche at the top of 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, as a quarter of the season has been completed.\n\nAs part of this week&#8217;s rankings, we have identified the Most Valuable Player (MVP) for each team after 25% of the season.\n\n<strong>Classification 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<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> The above ranking of each team refers to the previous edition, published on November 14. The point percentages correspond to Thursday&#8217;s matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a3.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2025%2F1119%2FNHL_power_rankings_25_11_21_16x9.jpg\" alt=\"Ilustraci\u00f3n de ESPN\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Legend:<\/strong> Illustration by ESPN<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>1. Colorado Avalanche<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\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&#8217;s great 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<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>2. Carolina Hurricanes<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nPrevious ranking: 4\n\nPercentage of points: 70%\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Seth Jarvis. The Hurricanes&#8217; rising star continues to play in all situations and maintains a pace close to a point per game.\n\nNext seven days: @ WPG (November 21st), @ BUF (November 23rd), vs. NYR (November 26th)\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>3. Anaheim Ducks<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nPrevious ranking: 3\n\nPercentage of points: 64.3%\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Leo Carlsson. Carlsson&#8217;s selection in the 2023 draft has proven to be a good one, with the Swede leading the Ducks in the Pacific Division.\n\nNext seven days: vs. VGK (November 22), vs. VAN (November 26)\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>4. Dallas Stars<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\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, and so far, the investment has paid off.\n\nNext seven days: @ CGY (November 22), @ EDM (November 25), @ SEA (November 26)\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>5. New Jersey Devils<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\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 several weeks without Jack Hughes, who suffered an injury.\n\nNext seven days: @ PHI (November 22), vs. DET (November 24), vs. STL (November 26)\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>6. Winnipeg Jets<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nPrevious ranking: 7\n\nPercentage of points: 63.2%\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Mark Scheifele. Scheifele is on pace to reach 50 goals and 100 points this season.\n\nNext seven days: vs. CAR (November 21), vs. MIN (November 23), @ WSH (November 26)\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>7. Vegas Golden Knights<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nPrevious ranking: 10\n\nPercentage of points: 65%\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Jack Eichel. Eichel led the Knights with 24 points in 19 games.\n\nNext seven days: @ ANA (November 22), @ UTA (November 24), vs. OTT (November 26)\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>8. Pittsburgh Penguins<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nPrevious ranking: 9\n\nPercentage of points: 63.2%\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Sidney Crosby. Crosby leads a revitalized Penguins.\n\nNext seven days: vs. MIN (November 21), vs. SEA (November 22), vs. BUF (November 26)\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>9. Chicago Blackhawks<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nPrevious ranking: 14\n\nPercentage of points: 60%\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Connor Bedard. Bedard is showing a great performance in his third season in the NHL, with a pace of 118 points.\n\nNext seven days: @ BUF (November 21), vs. COL (November 23), vs. MIN (November 26)\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>10. Detroit Red Wings<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\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 good performance of the previous season, with 24 points in 20 games.\n\nNext seven days: vs. CBJ (November 22), @ NJ (November 24), vs. NSH (November 26)\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>11. Los Angeles Kings<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nPrevious ranking: 11\n\nPercentage of points: 59.5%\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Adrian Kempe. Kempe, with a new contract extension, focuses on his performance on the ice, being the Kings&#8217; top scorer with 19 points in 20 games.\n\nNext seven days: vs. BOS (November 21), vs. OTT (November 24)\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>12. New York Islanders<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\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 Islanders in playing time per game and has been nominated for the Olympic Games.\n\nNext seven days: vs. STL (November 22), vs. SEA (November 23), vs. BOS (November 26)\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>13. Tampa Bay Lightning<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\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.\n\nNext seven days: @ WSH (November 22), vs. PHI (November 24), vs. CGY (November 26)\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>14. Boston Bruins<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nPrevious ranking: 8\n\nPercentage of points: 54.6%\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: David Pastrnak. Pastrnak has maintained his level of play.\n\nUpcoming seven days: @ LA (November 21), @ SJ (November 23), @ NYI (November 26)\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>15. Montreal Canadiens<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\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.\n\nNext seven days: vs. TOR (November 22), @ UTA (November 26)\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>16. Seattle Kraken<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\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.\n\nNext seven days: @ PIT (November 22), @ NYI (November 23), vs. DAL (November 26)\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>17. Utah Mammoth<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nPrevious ranking: 13\n\nPercentage of points: 54.8%\n\nFirst quarter MVP: Nick Schmaltz. Schmaltz leads the team in scoring.\n\nNext seven days: vs. NYR (November 22), vs. VGK (November 24), vs. MTL (November 26)\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>18. Ottawa Senators<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nPrevious ranking: 15\n\nPercentage of points: 60%\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Tim Stutzle. Stutzle has taken on the responsibility of scoring.\n\nUpcoming seven days: @ SJ (November 22), @ LA (November 24), @ VGK (November 26)\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>19. Minnesota Wild<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nPrevious ranking: 27\n\nPercentage of points: 57.1%\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Jesper Wallstedt. Wallstedt has shown good performance in goal.\n\nNext seven days: @ PIT (November 21), @ WPG (November 23), @ CHI (November 26)\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>20. Washington Capitals<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nPrevious ranking: 19\n\nPercentage of points: 57.1%\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Logan Thompson. Thompson has been a key player in the Capitals&#8217; defense.\n\nNext seven days: vs. TB (November 22), vs. CBJ (November 24), vs. WPG (November 26)\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>21. Florida Panthers<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nPrevious ranking: 24\n\nPercentage of points: 57.5%\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Brad Marchand. Marchand has taken on a significant role in the Panthers&#8217; offense.\n\nNext seven days: vs. EDM (November 22), @ NSH (November 24), vs. PHI (November 26)\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>22. Philadelphia Flyers<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\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<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>23. Columbus Blue Jackets<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\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 the choice in goal for Columbus.\n\nNext seven days: @ DET (November 22), @ WSH (November 24), vs. TOR (November 26)\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>24. New York Rangers<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\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 rely heavily on their goalies.\n\nUpcoming seven days: @ UTA (November 22), vs. STL (November 24), @ CAR (November 26)\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>25. Edmonton Oilers<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\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 excellence.\n\nNext seven days: @ FLA (November 22), vs. DAL (November 25)\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>26. San Jose Sharks<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nPrevious ranking: 23\n\nPercentage of points: 54.8%\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Macklin Celebrini. Celebrini is proving to be a great player.\n\nNext seven days: vs. OTT (November 22), vs. BOS (November 23), @ COL (November 26)\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>27. Toronto Maple Leafs<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\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 for the Maple Leafs.\n\nNext seven days: @ MTL (November 22), @ CBJ (November 26)\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>28. Vancouver Canucks<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nPrevious ranking: 28\n\nPercentage of points: 45.5%\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Quinn Hughes. Hughes is leading the Canucks in scoring.\n\nNext seven days: vs. CGY (November 23), @ ANA (November 26)\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>29. Buffalo Sabres<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\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\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>30. St. Louis Blues<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nPrevious ranking: 29\n\nPercentage of points: 42.9%\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Robert Thomas. Thomas has been a key player for the Blues.\n\nNext seven days: @ NYI (November 22), @ NYR (November 24), @ NJ (November 26)\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>31. Nashville Predators<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nPrevious ranking: 31\n\nPercentage of points: 40%\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Filip Forsberg. Forsberg is fundamental to the future of the Predators.\n\nNext seven days: vs. COL (November 22), vs. FLA (November 24), @ DET (November 26)\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>32. Calgary Flames<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nPrevious ranking: 32\n\nPercentage of points: 34.1%\n\nMVP of the first quarter of the season: Nazem Kadri. Kadri has been the Flames&#8217; top scorer.\n\nNext seven days: vs. DAL (November 22), VAN (November 23), @ TB (November 26)","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Avalanche Leads the NHL: Alofoke Deportes Analysis In a new week of the 2025-26 NHL season, the Alofoke Deportes voting panel keeps the Colorado Avalanche at the top of the league. 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