Which NHL team ranks first in CF% in 2025-26?

The Carolina Hurricanes rank 1st with the highest CF% in the NHL, 59.8%. The top three: Carolina Hurricanes (59.8%), Colorado Avalanche (56.7%), Tampa Bay Lightning (53.3%).

What is a good Corsi for an NHL team?

Anything above about 52% at 5-on-5 is a strong possession team; the best teams sit near 55%. Below 48% is a team that spends most of its time defending.

Is Corsi the same as CF%?

Yes. Corsi is the count of shot attempts; CF% is the team share of attempts for and against, which is what people usually mean by a team's Corsi.

Possession & shot quality

Corsi (CF%): NHL team rankings

5-on-5 · 2025-26 regular season · CF%

Share of all 5-on-5 shot attempts (goals, saves, misses, blocks) taken by the team.

In 2025-26, the Carolina Hurricanes rank 1st in CF% (5-on-5) at 59.8%, the best mark in the NHL. The Toronto Maple Leafs sit 32nd at 44.8%. The league average is 50.0%.

All 32 teams by CF%

Highest first. Each team links to CF% on its own stats page.

NHL teams ranked by CF%, 2025-26 regular season
Rk	Team	CF%
1	Carolina HurricanesCAR	59.8%
2	Colorado AvalancheCOL	56.7%
3	Tampa Bay LightningTBL	53.3%
4	Utah MammothUTA	53.2%
5	Ottawa SenatorsOTT	52.9%
6	Anaheim DucksANA	52.4%
7	Vegas Golden KnightsVGK	52.3%
8	Los Angeles KingsLAK	52.2%
9	Florida PanthersFLA	51.7%
10	New Jersey DevilsNJD	51.4%
11	Columbus Blue JacketsCBJ	50.8%
12	Edmonton OilersEDM	50.3%
13	Pittsburgh PenguinsPIT	50.2%
14	Nashville PredatorsNSH	50.1%
15	Washington CapitalsWSH	49.4%
16	Buffalo SabresBUF	49.3%
17	Calgary FlamesCGY	49.2%
18	New York IslandersNYI	49.0%
19	Boston BruinsBOS	48.9%
20	New York RangersNYR	48.9%
21	Detroit Red WingsDET	48.8%
22	Winnipeg JetsWPG	48.8%
23	Montreal CanadiensMTL	48.6%
24	Minnesota WildMIN	48.2%
25	St. Louis BluesSTL	48.2%
26	Philadelphia FlyersPHI	47.7%
27	Dallas StarsDAL	47.5%
28	San Jose SharksSJS	46.9%
29	Vancouver CanucksVAN	46.5%
30	Chicago BlackhawksCHI	45.6%
31	Seattle KrakenSEA	45.4%
32	Toronto Maple LeafsTOR	44.8%

Above league average
Below

Centre line = league average, 50.0%

Top skaters: Corsi (CF%)

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Share of 5-on-5 shot attempts while he is on the ice. 2025-26 regular season, qualified skaters only. Each name links to the stat on his player page.

How we calculate team CF%

We add every 5-on-5 shot attempt for and against while the team was on the ice, from NHL play-by-play joined to shift charts, and divide attempts for by the total. Empty-net time is excluded.

Why it matters for fantasy hockey

Teams that control attempts give their forwards more shots on goal and more chances to pile up points, and they spend less time defending, which helps plus-minus. A strong CF% with a weak goal record is a classic buy-low team.

How to read it

50% is break-even. Above 52% is a team that tilts the ice; below 48% means it chases the puck. Compare it with xGF% to see whether the extra attempts are good ones.

Limitations

Corsi counts a point shot through traffic the same as a slot one-timer. It is not adjusted for score state here, and trailing teams shoot more, so a team that led often can look worse than it is.

Go deeper

On each team's pages, CF% also appears in the Team on-ice by strength section, linked from its row in Team analytics.

More possession & shot quality stats

FAQ

Which NHL team ranks first in CF% in 2025-26?: The Carolina Hurricanes rank 1st with the highest CF% in the NHL, 59.8%. The top three: Carolina Hurricanes (59.8%), Colorado Avalanche (56.7%), Tampa Bay Lightning (53.3%).
What is a good Corsi for an NHL team?: Anything above about 52% at 5-on-5 is a strong possession team; the best teams sit near 55%. Below 48% is a team that spends most of its time defending.
Is Corsi the same as CF%?: Yes. Corsi is the count of shot attempts; CF% is the team share of attempts for and against, which is what people usually mean by a team's Corsi.

Ranks are among the 32 current teams; 1st is the highest value. Regular season only, updated through the latest processed games.