In the NHL, playing on home ice isn’t just about comfort—it can actually be a game-changer. A loud home crowd, familiar surroundings, and strong team performances make certain arenas some of the toughest places for visiting teams. This season, five NHL teams have turned their home arenas into fortresses, showing top-level performances that are hard to beat.
Let’s take a look at the five most dominant NHL teams on home ice in the 2024-25 season.
Los Angeles Kings – The Strongest at Home
The Los Angeles Kings are leading the NHL when it comes to playing at home. With a fantastic home record of 27 wins, 4 losses, and 4 overtime losses, the Kings are almost unbeatable at Crypto.com Arena. They have a league-best .829 points percentage on home ice.
Their strong penalty-kill rate of 83% and allowing just 1.94 goals per game at home have played a big role in their success. If the Kings finish second in the Pacific Division, they could use this home advantage in the playoffs, likely against the Edmonton Oilers.
Winnipeg Jets – Western Conference Powerhouse
The Winnipeg Jets are flying high at home. With 28 wins, 6 losses, and 4 overtime losses in 38 games, they have a points percentage of .789. That makes their home record one of the best in the NHL.
The Jets also have the top power-play percentage at home with 32.7%, and their defense is rock solid, allowing only 1.95 goals per game. Winnipeg’s home rink has become one of the most difficult places for opponents to play this season.
Carolina Hurricanes – Most Home Wins in the League
The Hurricanes have the most home wins of any NHL team this season—29 in total. Their full home record stands at 29-8-1, giving them a strong .776 points percentage.
Carolina’s 85.2% penalty kill is among the best, and their 3.74 goals scored per game at home puts them second in the NHL for home offense. Their mix of attack and defense makes them a serious threat in every home game.
Dallas Stars – Big Wins in Big D
Everything really is bigger in Texas—including hockey wins. The Dallas Stars have a 27-7-2 home record and a points percentage of .778, which is just behind the Kings and Jets.
They lead the NHL in penalty killing at home with an impressive 88.4%. With this kind of form, they’re likely to keep their home-ice advantage going into the playoffs, especially since they’re leading over the Colorado Avalanche by seven points.
Vegas Golden Knights – Tough at T-Mobile Arena
The Vegas Golden Knights continue to dominate at home. Their record of 27 wins, 7 losses, and 3 overtime losses gives them a points percentage of .770, ranking them fifth in the NHL.
Their home scoring is top-notch, averaging 3.73 goals per game (third in the league), and they allow just 2.38 goals per game (fifth-best). With strong numbers like these, T-Mobile Arena remains one of the most intimidating venues in the NHL.
Home-ice advantage in the NHL isn’t just about location—it’s a powerful tool that can shape a team’s season. The Kings, Jets, Hurricanes, Stars, and Golden Knights have all used their home arenas to boost their performance and dominate the standings. With playoff time approaching, these teams will rely heavily on their home success to push deeper into the postseason. For visiting teams, facing any of these five in their home building will be a serious challenge.
