Draw Equity: NHL team rankings
All situations · 2025-26 regular season · DrEq/100
Faceoffs converted to goals: each win or loss against a coin flip, weighted by what a win in that zone is worth.
In 2025-26, the Ottawa Senators rank 1st in DrEq/100 (all situations) at +0.062, the best mark in the NHL. The Buffalo Sabres sit 32nd at −0.048. The league average is +0.000.
All 32 teams by DrEq/100
Highest first. Each team links to DrEq/100 on its own stats page.
| Rk | Team | Gap to league average | DrEq/100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Ottawa SenatorsOTT | +0.062 | |
| 2 |  New York RangersNYR | +0.048 | |
| 3 |  Toronto Maple LeafsTOR | +0.040 | |
| 4 |  Boston BruinsBOS | +0.036 | |
| 5 |  New York IslandersNYI | +0.033 | |
| 6 |  Edmonton OilersEDM | +0.031 | |
| 7 |  Vegas Golden KnightsVGK | +0.017 | |
| 8 |  Dallas StarsDAL | +0.016 | |
| 9 |  Colorado AvalancheCOL | +0.014 | |
| 10 |  Winnipeg JetsWPG | +0.013 | |
| 11 |  Detroit Red WingsDET | +0.009 | |
| 12 |  Montreal CanadiensMTL | +0.008 | |
| 13 |  New Jersey DevilsNJD | +0.007 | |
| 14 |  Nashville PredatorsNSH | +0.005 | |
| 15 |  Carolina HurricanesCAR | +0.002 | |
| 16 |  Columbus Blue JacketsCBJ | +0.001 | |
| 17 |  Washington CapitalsWSH | −0.001 | |
| 18 |  Philadelphia FlyersPHI | −0.002 | |
| 19 |  Vancouver CanucksVAN | −0.005 | |
| 20 |  Los Angeles KingsLAK | −0.005 | |
| 21 |  Calgary FlamesCGY | −0.007 | |
| 22 |  Utah MammothUTA | −0.007 | |
| 23 |  St. Louis BluesSTL | −0.016 | |
| 24 |  Pittsburgh PenguinsPIT | −0.019 | |
| 25 |  Seattle KrakenSEA | −0.021 | |
| 26 |  San Jose SharksSJS | −0.024 | |
| 27 |  Florida PanthersFLA | −0.033 | |
| 28 |  Anaheim DucksANA | −0.033 | |
| 29 |  Tampa Bay LightningTBL | −0.034 | |
| 30 |  Minnesota WildMIN | −0.039 | |
| 31 |  Chicago BlackhawksCHI | −0.044 | |
| 32 |  Buffalo SabresBUF | −0.048 |
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Top skaters: Draw Equity /100
Draw Equity leaderboard →His faceoffs in goals per 100 draws, weighted by zone. 2025-26 regular season, qualified skaters only. Each name links to the stat on his player page.
How we calculate team DrEq/100
Every draw is scored as (win − 0.5) times the goal value of winning in that zone and situation. We add the team's centres together and express it per 100 draws, in goals.
Why it matters for fantasy hockey
Faceoff wins are a category in many leagues, and Draw Equity shows which teams turn them into chances. Offensive-zone draw wins on the power play matter most.
How to read it
Positive is good. because wins and losses mostly cancel out, team values are small fractions of a goal per 100 draws, which is why faceoffs matter less than people think.
Limitations
The value comes from the win rate; what happens after the draw is mostly not repeatable. Totals are small next to shot-based stats.
Go deeper
More faceoffs stats
FAQ
- Which NHL team ranks first in DrEq/100 in 2025-26?
- The Ottawa Senators rank 1st with the highest DrEq/100 in the NHL, +0.062. The top three: Ottawa Senators (+0.062), New York Rangers (+0.048), Toronto Maple Leafs (+0.040).
- How much is a faceoff win worth?
- About 100 extra offensive- or defensive-zone wins are worth roughly 1.9 goals. Neutral-zone draws are worth far less.
- Is Draw Equity better than FO%?
- It uses the same wins and losses but weights them by zone and situation, so a power-play draw win counts more than a neutral-zone one.
Ranks are among the 32 current teams; 1st is the highest value. Regular season only, updated through the latest processed games.