KHL.ru has released its latest Power Index rankings, highlighting the league`s “hottest” teams after the fifth week of the 2025/2026 Fonbet KHL season. Demonstrating exceptional consistency, Metallurg has successfully maintained its top position, underscoring its strong start to the championship.
Understanding the KHL Power Index
The Power Index is a unique mathematical ranking system designed to dynamically assess team performance throughout the ongoing KHL season. All participating teams commence the regular championship with an identical base score, ensuring a level playing field at the outset. This system continually adjusts based on game outcomes, providing an evolving picture of team strength.
How Points are Calculated and Transferred:
- For a victory achieved in regulation time, the winning team benefits significantly by acquiring 25% of the defeated opponent`s current points.
- In contests that extend into overtime or are decided by a shootout, the point transfer is more moderate, with the winning team gaining 12.5% of the opponent`s points.
This innovative index effectively pinpoints teams that are currently “on a roll,” consistently overcoming favored opponents, and building impressive, sustained winning streaks. It offers fans and analysts alike a dynamic, real-time snapshot of the KHL`s most dominant and exciting teams.
Gareth Tenby