NHL predictions and rankings - January 26, 2020
It has been two weeks since the last update. I’ll get back to post updates every Sunday in the coming weeks.
To learn about my model, check this post.
Predictions for the 2019-20 season
The Blue Jackets have played very well recently and have climbed in the predicted standings. The Lightnings are still going strong.
Table 1: Predictions for end of season standings in the NHL
Power ranking
The Lightnings are again the top team and the Blue Jackets climbed to the second spot. The Eastern confererence holds 8 of the top 10 spots.
Table 2: Power ranking of NHL teams