Faceoff win % (FO%): NHL team rankings
All situations · 2025-26 regular season · FO%
Share of all faceoffs the team won.
In 2025-26, the New York Rangers rank 1st in FO% (all situations) at 54.5%, the best mark in the NHL. The Buffalo Sabres sit 32nd at 45.9%. The league average is 50.0%.
All 32 teams by FO%
Highest first. Each team links to FO% on its own stats page.
| Rk | Team | Gap to league average | FO% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  New York RangersNYR | 54.5% | |
| 2 |  Ottawa SenatorsOTT | 54.5% | |
| 3 |  Toronto Maple LeafsTOR | 54.2% | |
| 4 |  Boston BruinsBOS | 53.1% | |
| 5 |  New York IslandersNYI | 52.6% | |
| 6 |  Edmonton OilersEDM | 52.6% | |
| 7 |  Dallas StarsDAL | 51.6% | |
| 8 |  Colorado AvalancheCOL | 51.2% | |
| 9 |  Winnipeg JetsWPG | 51.1% | |
| 10 |  Detroit Red WingsDET | 51.0% | |
| 11 |  Montreal CanadiensMTL | 51.0% | |
| 12 |  Vegas Golden KnightsVGK | 51.0% | |
| 13 |  Columbus Blue JacketsCBJ | 50.6% | |
| 14 |  New Jersey DevilsNJD | 50.5% | |
| 15 |  Nashville PredatorsNSH | 50.5% | |
| 16 |  Carolina HurricanesCAR | 50.1% | |
| 17 |  Los Angeles KingsLAK | 49.8% | |
| 18 |  Philadelphia FlyersPHI | 49.5% | |
| 19 |  St. Louis BluesSTL | 49.4% | |
| 20 |  Washington CapitalsWSH | 49.3% | |
| 21 |  Calgary FlamesCGY | 49.3% | |
| 22 |  Vancouver CanucksVAN | 49.3% | |
| 23 |  Utah MammothUTA | 49.2% | |
| 24 |  Pittsburgh PenguinsPIT | 48.2% | |
| 25 |  Anaheim DucksANA | 48.0% | |
| 26 |  San Jose SharksSJS | 47.8% | |
| 27 |  Seattle KrakenSEA | 47.7% | |
| 28 |  Tampa Bay LightningTBL | 47.4% | |
| 29 |  Florida PanthersFLA | 46.8% | |
| 30 |  Minnesota WildMIN | 46.6% | |
| 31 |  Chicago BlackhawksCHI | 46.0% | |
| 32 |  Buffalo SabresBUF | 45.9% |
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Top skaters: Faceoff win %
Draw Equity leaderboard →Share of his faceoffs won (100+ draws). 2025-26 regular season, qualified skaters only. Each name links to the stat on his player page.
How we calculate team FO%
Faceoff wins divided by wins plus losses, all situations, regular season, from NHL play-by-play.
Why it matters for fantasy hockey
Useful in leagues that score faceoff wins, and as a tiebreak for which centre takes power-play draws.
How to read it
50% is even. The best teams sit near 54%, the worst near 46%.
Limitations
It treats every draw the same. See Draw Equity for the zone-weighted version.
Go deeper
More faceoffs stats
FAQ
- Which NHL team ranks first in FO% in 2025-26?
- The New York Rangers rank 1st with the highest FO% in the NHL, 54.5%. The top three: New York Rangers (54.5%), Ottawa Senators (54.5%), Toronto Maple Leafs (54.2%).
- What is a good faceoff percentage for an NHL team?
- Above 52% is good and above 54% is elite at the team level.
- Does faceoff percentage matter?
- A little. Winning draws is a real skill, but the goal value of a win is small; Draw Equity puts it in goals.
Ranks are among the 32 current teams; 1st is the highest value. Regular season only, updated through the latest processed games.