PuckCast Edge
Every pick is free. The Edge is the rest.
Betting edges, stake sizing, props priced against the line, fantasy tiers and the graded ledger. $14.99 a month in season, or $99 for the year.
PuckCast Edge
Betting edges, stake sizing, props priced against the line, fantasy tiers and the graded ledger. $14.99 a month in season, or $99 for the year.
Also called power ratings. Point standings show results, the Power Index below shows which teams are earning them.
How it's scored: Blend of Elo rating (65%) and form aggregation (35%). Elo is built from completed-game outcomes and is the same rating that powers the playoff odds simulator. The form component blends point%, goal differential, L10 results, streaks, and OT-independence.
Regression watch
PDO (shooting % + save %) and a goals-vs-expected luck score. Teams above 102 PDO tend to regress; teams below 98 tend to bounce back.
Luck score = goals scored minus goals expected from shot quality, summed for and against. Positive = beating expectation, negative = under-performing.
Common Questions
The Power Index blends point pace, goal differential, recent form (L10 record and streaks), and road strength into a single composite score for all 32 NHL teams. It's the same data foundation that powers our game predictions, not a writer's gut feel.
Rankings refresh daily, with movement arrows showing each team's change since the prior update. Rank history sparklines track every team's trajectory across the season.
Standings only count points. The Power Index weighs how teams earn them: goal differential, schedule-adjusted form, and road performance. A team ranked above its standings position is playing better than its record; a team ranked below is living off luck.
Yes. Each team's row shows its Monte Carlo playoff probability and Stanley Cup win probability from our simulation engine, so you can see how this week's form translates to postseason chances.
