NHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, performance vs. projections

There are less than two weeks left in the 2024-25 NHL regular season, which ends April 17.

The playoff field continues to be whittled down, with teams clinching berths -- or being mathematically eliminated -- on an almost daily basis.

There's a new No. 1 team this week, and we are also taking a look at how all 32 clubs performed this season compared to their projected point total from ESPN BET during the preseason.

How we rank: A panel of ESPN hockey commentators, analysts, reporters and editors sends in a 1-32 poll based on the games through Wednesday, which generates our master list.

Note: Previous ranking for each team refers to the previous edition, published March 28. Points percentages are through Thursday's games.

1. Winnipeg Jets

Previous ranking: 2