PDO: NHL team rankings
5-on-5 · 2025-26 regular season · PDO
On-ice shooting percentage plus save percentage at 5-on-5. Far from 1000 usually means luck.
In 2025-26, the Dallas Stars rank 1st in PDO (5-on-5) at 1024, the highest mark in the NHL. The New Jersey Devils sit 32nd at 971. The league average is 1000.
All 32 teams by PDO
Highest first. Each team links to PDO on its own stats page.
| Rk | Team | Gap to league average | PDO |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Dallas StarsDAL | 1024 | |
| 2 |  Boston BruinsBOS | 1022 | |
| 3 |  Colorado AvalancheCOL | 1021 | |
| 4 |  Buffalo SabresBUF | 1020 | |
| 5 |  Tampa Bay LightningTBL | 1019 | |
| 6 |  Montreal CanadiensMTL | 1019 | |
| 7 |  Washington CapitalsWSH | 1018 | |
| 8 |  Pittsburgh PenguinsPIT | 1012 | |
| 9 |  Seattle KrakenSEA | 1011 | |
| 10 |  New York RangersNYR | 1009 | |
| 11 |  Philadelphia FlyersPHI | 1008 | |
| 12 |  Minnesota WildMIN | 1008 | |
| 13 |  Utah MammothUTA | 1003 | |
| 14 |  Toronto Maple LeafsTOR | 1003 | |
| 15 |  Columbus Blue JacketsCBJ | 1003 | |
| 16 |  Los Angeles KingsLAK | 1001 | |
| 17 |  St. Louis BluesSTL | 1000 | |
| 18 |  Winnipeg JetsWPG | 998 | |
| 19 |  San Jose SharksSJS | 998 | |
| 20 |  Chicago BlackhawksCHI | 996 | |
| 21 |  Ottawa SenatorsOTT | 993 | |
| 22 |  New York IslandersNYI | 992 | |
| 23 |  Nashville PredatorsNSH | 992 | |
| 24 |  Florida PanthersFLA | 989 | |
| 25 |  Detroit Red WingsDET | 986 | |
| 26 |  Calgary FlamesCGY | 984 | |
| 27 |  Carolina HurricanesCAR | 984 | |
| 28 |  Vegas Golden KnightsVGK | 983 | |
| 29 |  Edmonton OilersEDM | 981 | |
| 30 |  Anaheim DucksANA | 981 | |
| 31 |  Vancouver CanucksVAN | 974 | |
| 32 |  New Jersey DevilsNJD | 971 |
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Top skaters: On-ice PDO
On-ice shooting % plus save % at 5-on-5; far from 1000 usually means luck. 2025-26 regular season, qualified skaters only. Each name links to the stat on his player page.
How we calculate team PDO
The team's 5-on-5 goals divided by shots on goal, plus one minus goals against divided by shots against, times 1000.
Why it matters for fantasy hockey
PDO is the classic regression flag. Skaters on a 1030 team are probably scoring above their talent; those on a 970 team are due for more.
How to read it
League average is 1000. Above 1020 or below 980 rarely lasts a full season.
Limitations
Elite shooters and goalies sustain slightly high PDOs, so not all of the gap is luck.
Go deeper
More luck & regression stats
FAQ
- Which NHL team ranks first in PDO in 2025-26?
- The Dallas Stars rank 1st with the highest PDO in the NHL, 1024. The top three: Dallas Stars (1024), Boston Bruins (1022), Colorado Avalanche (1021).
- What does PDO mean in hockey?
- It is the sum of a team's on-ice shooting and save percentages. The name is not an acronym; it came from a forum user's handle.
- Is a high PDO bad?
- It is good for results, but it usually means the team has been lucky and will cool off.
Ranks are among the 32 current teams; 1st is the highest value. Regular season only, updated through the latest processed games.