NHL Analytics Power Rankings: 12/15

What goes into this ranking? Shot attempts for percentage, offensive/defensive zone starts, goals for percentage and puck luck are the elements of this analytic power ranking. Last week’s NHL Analytics Power Rankings on Puck Drunk Love can be found here. Keep in mind that based on the 2013-14 NHL season, 13 out of 16 playoff teams ranked in the top 16 of these same analytics power rankings.

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Largest change in power ranking from last week: After falling behind the Philadelphia Flyers stormed back to reclaim five spots in our rankings this week. While the New Jersey Devils, Vancouver Canucks and Calgary Flames all fell three spots.

Teams currently outside the playoffs in points but in the top 16 of the rankings: Boston Bruins, New York Rangers and Florida Panthers.

Teams currently in the playoffs based on points but outside of the top 16 in the rankings: Toronto Maple Leafs, San Jose Sharks, Vancouver Canucks and Calgary Flames.

Three teams with the most luck: Nashville Predators (2.8), Pittsburgh Penguins (2.4), New York Rangers (1.9).

Three teams with the least luck:  Edmonton Oilers (-3.3), Carolina Hurricanes (-3.2), Vancouver Canucks & Arizona Coyotes (-2.2).

Biggest change in power ranking based on luck: The Toronto Maple Leafs have seen their fortunes change of late with their five game winning streak. However those good fortunes are once again based on unsustainable percentages. Without their luck the Leafs would drop three spots in this ranking to 26th overall.

Once again due to their poor luck both the Edmonton Oilers and Carolina Hurricanes would move up four spots to 24th and 17th overall in the power rankings. Granted skill also plays a role in PDO; if the Oilers and Hurricanes could just get NHL average goaltending it would make a world of difference for them.

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