NHL predictions and rankings - January 30, 2022


Things have settled and we have a better idea of who the better teams are. We also know that the Canadiens are at the bottom, and likely will stay there. It will be interesting to see what trades the top and bottom teams will make.

Predictions for the 2021-22 season

The Avalanche has been crushing it lately. They are at the top of the predicted standings and by quite a margin. Hopefully, the injury to Nathan MacKinnon will not keep him out for too long. The Canadiens are firmly at the bottom.

Table 1: Predictions for end of season standings in the NHL

Power ranking

Not surprisingly the Avalanche is on top. The Wild are playing strong. They have only played 39 games, giving them a tough schedule until the end of the season. Will they be able to keep this pace?

Table 2: Power ranking of NHL teams