{"id":90409,"date":"2025-11-28T05:41:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T09:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/sin-categoria\/nhl-power-rankings-team-mvp-after-1-4-season-avs-lead\/"},"modified":"2025-11-28T05:41:00","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T09:41:00","slug":"nhl-power-rankings-team-mvp-after-1-4-season-avs-lead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/nhl\/nhl-power-rankings-team-mvp-after-1-4-season-avs-lead\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Power Rankings: Team MVP After 1\/4 Season. Avs Lead"},"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 expert panel maintains the Colorado Avalanche as the strongest 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. Connor Bedard and his team continue to fight for a playoff spot, even though the season is in its first quarter.\n\n\n

Taking advantage of the first quarter of the season, we have identified the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of each team so far.<\/p>\n\n\nClassification Methodology:<\/strong> A panel of commentators, analysts, reporters, and editors from Alofoke Deportes prepares a ranking from 1 to 32 based on the matches played until 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: 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\nPrevious ranking: 4\n\nPercentage of points: 70%\n\nMVP of the first quarter: Seth Jarvis. The rising star of the Hurricanes continues to play in all situations and maintain 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\nPrevious ranking: 3\n\nPercentage of points: 64.3%\n\nMVP of the first quarter: Leo Carlsson. The selection of Carlsson at the number 2 spot in the 2023 draft has proven to be accurate, with the 20-year-old Swede leading the Ducks, who are competing at the top of the Pacific Division.\n\nUpcoming games: 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: Mikko Rantanen. The Stars did not hesitate to secure Rantanen with a long-term contract. So far, the bet has been successful.\n\nUpcoming games: @ 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\nFirst quarter MVP: Jesper Bratt. The Devils will have to keep playing without Jack Hughes for several weeks, after an injury suffered in Chicago.\n\nUpcoming games: @ 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: Mark Scheifele. The Jets’ first-line center is on track to surpass his personal records, with a projection of 50 goals and 109 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\nPrevious ranking: 10\n\nPercentage of points: 65%\n\nMVP of the first quarter: Jack Eichel. Although his pace has slowed down in terms of goals and points, Eichel led the Knights with 24 points in 19 games, making him a strong contender for the Hart Trophy.\n\nUpcoming games: @ 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\nFirst quarter MVP: Sidney Crosby. Despite the trade rumors, Crosby leads a revitalized Penguins team, which is near the top of 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\nPrevious ranking: 14\n\nPercentage of points: 60%\n\nMVP of the first quarter: Connor Bedard. Bedard is proving his worth, with 29 points in 19 games, and is on track to score 118 points, while Chicago remains in the fight for the playoffs.\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\nPrevious ranking: 18\n\nPercentage of points: 59.5%\n\nMVP of the first quarter: Dylan Larkin. Larkin has maintained the momentum from his outstanding performance at the 4 Nations Face-Off, accumulating 24 points in 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\nPrevious ranking: 11\n\nPercentage of points: 59.5%\n\nMVP of the first quarter: Adrian Kempe. With a new contract in hand, Kempe has focused on his performance, 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\nPrevious ranking: 22\n\nPercentage of points: 61.9%\n\nMVP of the first quarter: Matthew Schaefer. Schaefer leads the Islanders in playing time per game and has been included in the list of Canadian Olympic candidates.\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\nPrevious ranking: 12\n\nPercentage of points: 60%\n\nMVP of the first quarter: Jake Guentzel. Guentzel has improved his performance in November, and the Lightning are looking to climb the standings in 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\nPrevious ranking: 8\n\nPercentage of points: 54.6%\n\nMVP of the first quarter: David Pastrnak. Pastrnak has maintained his level of play, accumulating 27 points in 22 games.\n\nUpcoming matches: @ 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: Jakub Dobes. Dobes seems to be the best option for the Habs in goal.\n\nUpcoming games: 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: Jaden Schwartz. The Kraken have been one of the surprises of the season.\n\nUpcoming games: @ 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: Nick Schmaltz. Schmaltz leads the team in scoring.\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\nPrevious ranking: 15\n\nPercentage of points: 60%\n\nMVP of the first quarter: Tim Stutzle. Stutzle has taken on the scoring responsibility 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\nPrevious ranking: 27\n\nPercentage of points: 57.1%\n\nMVP of the first quarter: 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\nPrevious ranking: 19\n\nPercentage of points: 57.1%\n\nMVP of the first quarter: Logan Thompson. Thompson has been the last line of defense 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\nPrevious ranking: 24\n\nPercentage of points: 57.5%\n\nMVP of the first quarter: Brad Marchand. Marchand has taken on a significant role in the absence of Barkov and Tkachuk.\n\nUpcoming games: 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: 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\nPrevious ranking: 26\n\nPercentage of points: 57.1%\n\nMVP of the first quarter: Jet Greaves. Greaves has been the starting goalie 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\nPrevious ranking: 21\n\nPercentage of points: 50%\n\nMVP of the first quarter: Igor Shesterkin\/Jonathan Quick. The Rangers have had a great performance in goal.\n\nUpcoming matches: @ 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: Connor McDavid. McDavid continues to be the most outstanding player for the Oilers.\n\nUpcoming games: @ 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: Macklin Celebrini. Celebrini is on track to break scoring records.\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\nPrevious ranking: 25\n\nPercentage of points: 50%\n\nMVP of the first quarter: William Nylander. Nylander has been a consistent player for the Maple Leafs.\n\nUpcoming games: @ 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: 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\nPrevious ranking: 30\n\nPercentage of points: 45%\n\nMVP of the first quarter: 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\nPrevious ranking: 29\n\nPercentage of points: 42.9%\n\nMVP of the first quarter: Robert Thomas. Thomas has been a standout player for the Blues.\n\nUpcoming games: @ 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: Filip Forsberg. Forsberg continues to be a key player for 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\nPrevious ranking: 32\n\nPercentage of points: 34.1%\n\nMVP of the first quarter: Nazem Kadri. Kadri is the Flames’ top scorer.\n\nUpcoming matches: vs. DAL (November 22), VAN (November 23), @ TB (November 26)","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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