Wanna know what the “Puck” is going on in the world of hockey? Well, here are this weeks NHL Power Rankings:
1. Winnipeg Jets
The Jets have managed to maintain the top spot still despite a few other teams consistently threatening to take it. They are 3rd in goals per game and have allowed the 2nd fewest goals against per game. They also have the best power play percentage.
2. Vegas Golden Knights
The Golden Knights are in a 3-way tie for 1st place in points with the Jets and the Capitals. They are 4th in goals per game and have allowed the 6th fewest goals against per game.
3. Washington Capitals
The Capitals are ranked 2nd in goals per game and have allowed the 5th fewest goals against per game. Each of these top 3 teams have an argument for being ranked 1st.
4. New Jersey Devils
The Devils are ranked just outside the top 10 in goals per game and have allowed the 4th fewest goals against per game. They also have the 3rd best power play percentage.
5. Edmonton Oilers
Up 2 spots. The Oilers are ranked 8th in goals per game and have allowed the 7th fewest goals against per game.
6. Carolina Hurricanes
Down a spot. The Hurricanes are ranked 6th in goals per game and have allowed the 10th fewest goals against per game. They are tied with the Stars for the best penalty-kill percentage.
7. Tampa Bay Lightning
Up a spot. The Lightning have scored the most goals per game in the NHL and have allowed the 9th fewest goals against per game. They also have the 4th best power play percentage.
8. Dallas Stars
Up 2 spots. The Stars are ranked 10th in goals per game and have allowed the 3rd fewest goals against per game. They are tied with the Hurricanes for the best penalty-kill percentage in the NHL.
9. Minnesota Wild
Down 2 spots. The Wild are ranked 16th in goals per game and have allowed the 8th fewest goals against per game.
10. Toronto Maple Leafs
Down 3 spots. The Leafs are ranked just outside the top 10 in both goals per game and have allowed the fewest goals against per game. They also have the 3rd best penalty-kill percentage.
11. Los Angeles Kings
Down a spot. Managed an OT win vs. the Jets but lost to the Flames.
12. Florida Panthers
Won against Utah. Lost to the Avalanche in regulation and were defeated in OT by the Bruins.
13. Colorado Avalanche
Won vs. the Panthers and Wild. Lost to the Blackhawks and Jets.
14. Ottawa Senators
Won vs. the Penguins and Stars. Lost in OT to the Red Wings and suffered a regulation loss to the Sabres.
15. Boston Bruins
Lost to both the Oilers and the Lightning. Managed an OT win vs. the Panthers.
16. Vancouver Canucks
OT losses to the Canadiens and Capitals. A regulation loss to the Hurricanes and win vs. the Leafs.
17. New York Rangers
Lost in OT vs. the Stars, won in OT vs. the Devils and got a regulation win vs. the Golden Knights.
18. Calgary Flames
An OT win vs. the Ducks and a regulation win vs. the Kings.
19. Utah Hockey Club
Lost to both the Panthers and the Islanders. Won vs. the Sharks.
20. Columbus Blue Jackets
Up 2 spots. Got a shootout win vs. the Penguins and regulation wins vs. the Kraken and Blues.
21. Montreal Canadiens 20-18-4
Up 2 spots. OT wins vs. the Canucks and Capitals. Suffered a shootout loss to the Stars.
22. St. Louis Blues
Down 2 spots. Losses to the Wild and Blue Jackets and a win vs. the Ducks.
23. Pittsburgh Penguins
Down 2 spots. Lost in shootouts to the Blue Jackets. Lost in regulation to the Senators and Lightning. Nabbed a win vs. the Oilers.
24. New York Islanders
Up 2 spots. Wins vs. the Golden Knights and Hockey Club.
25. Philadelphia Flyers
Down a spot. Lost to both the Leafs and Stars. Grabbed a win vs. the Ducks.
26. Detroit Red Wings
Up 3 spots. 7 game win streak! An OT win vs. the Senators and regulation wins against the Blackhawks and Kraken.
27. Seattle Kraken
Down 2 spots. Losses to the Devils, Blue Jackets, and Red Wings. A win vs. the Sabres.
28. Buffalo Sabres
Down a spot. Won in shootouts vs. the Capitals, won in regulation vs. the Senators and lost to the Kraken.
29. Anaheim Ducks
Down a spot. Lost in OT to the Flames and suffered regulation losses to the Blues and Phillies. Won in OT vs. the Hurricanes.
30. Nashville Predators
Losses to the Jets and the Capitals.
31. San Jose Sharks
On a 3-game losing streak. Losses to the Golden Knights, the Hockey Club, and the Wild.
32. Chicago Blackhawks
Beat the Avalanche but lost to the Red Wings, Oilers, and Flames.