The Colorado Avalanche faced their first regulation loss in over a month during Week 9 of the 2025-26 NHL season, yet this was insufficient to knock them from first place in this week’s rankings. Despite losing 3-2 against the Boston Bruins on October 25, they extended their point streak to 17 games with a victory over the Vancouver Canucks. Following the lost, they rebounded with a strong performance against the New York Islanders, letting in the first four goals but ultimately went on to win their next matches against the New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers.
The Vegas Golden Knights stood out as the only team maintaining a perfect record in Week 9, achieving victories in all three of their games. Other teams such as the Dallas Stars, Washington Capitals, and the Toronto Maple Leafs also fared well with their records showing a 3-0-1 score.
In contrast, the Tampa Bay Lightning experienced a dismal week, losing four consecutive matches including two shutouts, leading to their drop from the top ten rankings.
As the season progresses, power ratings will reflect not only weekly performance but overall achievements throughout the 2025-26 NHL season.
NHL Week 9 Power Ratings
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Colorado Avalanche (3-1-0 in Week 9; 21-2-6 overall) The Avalanche, while showing some vulnerabilities, remain the top team with three additional wins. Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar have both been dominant, maintaining a notable scoring performance.
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Dallas Stars (3-0-1; 20-5-5) Despite a rocky start to the week, Dallas bounced back, continuing its push for the top of the standings.
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Washington Capitals (3-0-1; 18-9-3) The Capitals rallied without John Carlson, securing crucial victories to maintain their position among the rankings.
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Vegas Golden Knights (3-0-0; 14-6-8) The Golden Knights are on a strong winning streak, aided by robust contributions from players like Jack Eichel.
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Anaheim Ducks (2-1-0; 18-10-1) After a tough loss, they rebounded well, showcasing their offensive capabilities. Leo Carlsson continues to be a key player.
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Minnesota Wild (2-2-0; 16-9-5) Their journey through a challenging road trip ended positively, reflecting their resilience.
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Carolina Hurricanes (1-2-0; 17-9-2) Even with a dip in performance, moments of brilliance have kept them competitive in the league.
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Detroit Red Wings (3-0-1; 16-11-3) A necessary comeback after earlier losses shows their competitive spirit.
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Los Angeles Kings (2-2-0; 14-8-7) Their recent explosiveness in scoring bodes well for their rankings.
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New York Islanders (3-1-0; 16-11-3) Shocking many by breaking into the top ten, their balanced scoring has gained attention.
