Luck Meter: NHL team rankings
All situations · 2025-26 regular season · Avg meter
The average Luck Meter of the team's skaters: positive means running hot, negative means running cold.
In 2025-26, the Boston Bruins rank 1st in Avg meter (all situations) at +29.5, the highest mark in the NHL. The New Jersey Devils sit 32nd at −30.6. The league average is −2.3.
All 32 teams by Avg meter
Highest first. Each team links to Avg meter on its own stats page.
| Rk | Team | Gap to league average | Avg meter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Boston BruinsBOS | +29.5 | |
| 2 |  Dallas StarsDAL | +17.0 | |
| 3 |  Buffalo SabresBUF | +16.9 | |
| 4 |  San Jose SharksSJS | +13.2 | |
| 5 |  Pittsburgh PenguinsPIT | +12.2 | |
| 6 |  Seattle KrakenSEA | +8.2 | |
| 7 |  Ottawa SenatorsOTT | +8.0 | |
| 8 |  Montreal CanadiensMTL | +6.8 | |
| 9 |  Tampa Bay LightningTBL | +6.5 | |
| 10 |  New York RangersNYR | +6.2 | |
| 11 |  Toronto Maple LeafsTOR | +4.8 | |
| 12 |  Washington CapitalsWSH | +2.4 | |
| 13 |  Philadelphia FlyersPHI | +2.1 | |
| 14 |  Utah MammothUTA | −1.3 | |
| 15 |  Florida PanthersFLA | −2.8 | |
| 16 |  Colorado AvalancheCOL | −3.5 | |
| 17 |  Columbus Blue JacketsCBJ | −4.0 | |
| 18 |  Carolina HurricanesCAR | −5.8 | |
| 19 |  Minnesota WildMIN | −6.0 | |
| 20 |  Vegas Golden KnightsVGK | −7.0 | |
| 21 |  St. Louis BluesSTL | −8.9 | |
| 22 |  Edmonton OilersEDM | −10.6 | |
| 23 |  Chicago BlackhawksCHI | −10.8 | |
| 24 |  Nashville PredatorsNSH | −10.9 | |
| 25 |  Winnipeg JetsWPG | −12.3 | |
| 26 |  Los Angeles KingsLAK | −14.0 | |
| 27 |  Anaheim DucksANA | −14.1 | |
| 28 |  Calgary FlamesCGY | −14.4 | |
| 29 |  Vancouver CanucksVAN | −16.0 | |
| 30 |  Detroit Red WingsDET | −17.0 | |
| 31 |  New York IslandersNYI | −18.0 | |
| 32 |  New Jersey DevilsNJD | −30.6 |
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How we calculate team Avg meter
Each skater with 10 or more games gets a Luck Meter from −100 to +100 built from shooting %, on-ice SH% and SV%, IPP and points versus expected. We average the team's skaters.
Why it matters for fantasy hockey
A team with a high average has several sell-high candidates; a low average is a buy-low shopping list. The Luck Meter page names them.
How to read it
Zero is neutral. Team averages beyond ±10 mean luck is running the same way across the roster.
Limitations
The meter estimates luck from rates that are partly skill; a hot team with elite shooters will look luckier than it is.
Go deeper
More luck & regression stats
FAQ
- Which NHL team ranks first in Avg meter in 2025-26?
- The Boston Bruins rank 1st with the highest Avg meter in the NHL, +29.5. The top three: Boston Bruins (+29.5), Dallas Stars (+17.0), Buffalo Sabres (+16.9).
- How does the Luck Meter work?
- It compares each skater's results with what his shots, his linemates' shots and his usage would predict, weighting the components that regress most.
- Who should I buy low on?
- Players with strongly negative meters whose usage is steady. The Luck Meter page lists them with reasons.
Ranks are among the 32 current teams; 1st is the highest value. Regular season only, updated through the latest processed games.