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NHL Power Rankings: The Top 15 Players Right Now (March 19)

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15. Lane Hutson, D, Montreal Canadiens
Lane Hutson 2025-26 Stats: 67 GP | 11 G | 58 A | 69 P | +27
- Leads all defensemen in even-strength points (50).
- Tied for the second-most points among defensemen.
- Tied for 15th among all skaters in plus/minus.
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NHL Player Power Rankings
The 2025–26 NHL season is rolling, and the stars are shining. Here’s my take on the league's top 15 players right now!

Disclaimer: These rankings reflect performance so far this season. As a result, some elite players, such as Connor McDavid, may appear lower than their typical career standards or overall reputation.

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1. Nikita Kucherov, RW, Tampa Bay Lightning
Nikita Kucherov 2025-26 Stats: 62 GP | 37 G | 74 A | 111 P | +37
- Operating at a league-best 1.79 points per game.
- Sits just four points off the scoring lead despite playing seven fewer games than leader Connor McDavid.
- On track to notch his fourth consecutive 80+ assist season.
2. Nathan MacKinnon, C, Colorado Avalanche
Nathan MacKinnon 2025-26 Stats: 66 GP | 45 G | 66 A | 111 P | +56
- Leads the league in goals, plus/minus, and even strength points (85).
- Ranks second in league scoring and points per game (1.68).
- Current odds-on-favorite for the Hart Trophy.
3. Connor McDavid, C, Edmonton Oilers
Connor McDavid 2025-26 Stats: 69 GP | 37 G | 78 A | 115 P | +12
- Leads the league in points, assists, and power play points (47)
- His 1.67 points per game ranks third in the NHL.
4. Leon Draisaitl, C, Edmonton Oilers
Leon Draisaitl 2025-26 Stats: 65 GP | 35 G | 62 A | 97 P | +13
- Ranks fourth in league scoring and points per game (1.49).
- His 42 power play points trail only teammate Connor McDavid for the league lead.
Injury Note: Draisaitl will miss the rest of the regular season with a lower-body injury.
5. Macklin Celebrini, C, San Jose Sharks
Macklin Celebrini 2025-26 Stats: 66 GP | 35 G | 60 A | 95 P | +6
- At just 19 years old, Celebrini ranks fifth in league scoring and points per game (1.44)
- Of his 35 goals, 30 have come at even-strength.
6. Andrei Vasilevskiy, G, Tampa Bay Lightning
Andrei Vasilevskiy 2025-26 Stats: 46 GP | 31 W | 2 SO | 2.30 GAA | .914 SV%
- Current odds-on-favorite for the Vezina Trophy.
- Leads the league in wins.
- Ranks second in both goals against average and save percentage.
7. Zach Werenski, D, Columbus Blue Jackets
Zach Werenski 2025-26 Stats: 60 GP | 20 G | 49 | 69 P | +5
- Current odds-on-favorite for the Norris Trophy.
- Werenski's 1.15 points per game leads all defensemen and ranks top 20 league-wide.
- Ranks second among all skaters in time on ice per game (26:24)
8. Mark Stone, RW, Vegas Golden Knights
Mark Stone 2025-26 Stats: 46 GP | 21 G | 41 A | 62 P | +17
- Ranks sixth in points per game (1.35).
- Arguably the best two-way winger when healthy.
9. Evan Bouchard, D, Edmonton Oilers
Evan Bouchard 2025-26 Stats: 69 GP | 19 G | 59 A | 78 P | +20
- Bouchard's 78 points lead all defensemen and rank 13th in the NHL.
- His 1.13 points per game rank second among defensemen.
10. Quinn Hughes, D, Minnesota Wild
Quinn Hughes 2025-26 Stats: 63 GP | 6 G | 61 A | 67 P | -3
- Hughes's 61 assists lead all defensemen and rank fifth league-wide.
- Leads all defensemen in power play points (31).
- Averaging a league-high 27.44 TOI/GP.
11. David Pastrnak, RW, Boston Bruins
David Pastrnak 2025-26 Stats: 63 GP | 26 G | 56 A | 82 P | -3
- Ranks sixth in points per game (1.30).
- His 82 points rank seventh in the NHL.
- Goal total is down from previous years, but ranks ninth in assists.
12. Cale Makar, D, Colorado Avalanche
Cale Makar 2025-26 Stats: 67 GP | 20 G | 49 A | 69 P | +32
- Tied for second among defensemen in goals and points.
- Ranks eighth among all skaters in plus/minus despite playing nearly 25 minutes per game.
13. Martin Necas, RW, Colorado Avalanche
Martin Necas 2025-26 Stats: 64 GP | 31 G | 50 A | 81 P | +43
- Necas's +43 rating trails only teammate Nathan MacKinnon for the league lead.
- Ranks ninth in both scoring and points per game (1.27).
- Ranks sixth in even-strength points (64).
14. Mark Scheifele, C, Winnipeg Jets
Mark Scheifele 2025-26 Stats: 67 GP | 31 G | 52 A | 83 P | +5
- Ranks sixth in league scoring and tenth in points per game (1.24).
- His 65 even-strength points rank fifth league-wide.
15. Lane Hutson, D, Montreal Canadiens
Lane Hutson 2025-26 Stats: 67 GP | 11 G | 58 A | 69 P | +27
- Leads all defensemen in even-strength points (50).
- Tied for the second-most points among defensemen.
- Tied for 15th among all skaters in plus/minus.
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NHL Player Power Rankings
The 2025–26 NHL season is rolling, and the stars are shining. Here’s my take on the league's top 15 players right now!

Disclaimer: These rankings reflect performance so far this season. As a result, some elite players, such as Connor McDavid, may appear lower than their typical career standards or overall reputation.

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NHL Power Rankings: The Top 15 Players Right Now (March 19)

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