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NHL: Top 10 Teams Right Now

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Wanna know what the “Puck” is going on in the hockey world? Well, here are the top 10 NHL teams right now!

1. Winnipeg Jets

MONTREAL, QC – MARCH 04: A close-up detail of the Winnipeg Jets logo seen during the second period at the Bell Centre on March 4, 2021 in Montreal, Canada. The Winnipeg Jets defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 in overtime. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

The Jets lead the league with 49 points. They are allowing the least amount of goals against per game played in the league while ranking 3rd in goals per game and 1st in power play percentage.

2. Washington Capitals

WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 23: A general view of the Washington Capitals jersey logo during the game against the Philadelphia Flyers at Capital One Arena on October 23, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Washington is ranked 2nd in goals per game while allowing the 4th least goals against per game. They’ve managed to do an incredible job in Ovechkin’s absence, and Ovi should be back after the holidays.

3. New Jersey Devils

WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 13: General view of the New Jersey Devils jersey logo during the second period of the game against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on April 13, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

New Jersey is tied with Vegas for 2nd in the NHL with 47 points. They are allowing the 2nd least goals against per game and have a top-10 offense.

4. Carolina Hurricanes

MONTREAL, CANADA – APRIL 01: A closeup view of the Carolina Hurricanes’ logo during the first period against the Montreal Canadiens at Centre Bell on April 1, 2023 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-0. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

The Hurricanes have a top-5 offense and a top-10 defense, ranking 2nd in shots per game.

5. Vegas Golden Knights

WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 15: A general view of the Vegas Golden Knights jersey logo during the second period of the game against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on October 15, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

The Golden Knights are tied with the Devils for 2nd in the league in points and are 6th in goals per game.

6. Minnesota Wild

The Wild have lost four straight games, though 2 of those were against Florida and Winnipeg. Their defense, which has been their biggest strength this season, has been slipping of late.

7. Toronto Maple Leafs

SUNRISE, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 19: The Toronto Maple Leafs logo is seen on a jersey during the third period of a game against the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena on October 19, 2023 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

The Maple Leafs are tied with the Panthers and the Wild with 44 points. Auston Matthews just can’t seem to stay healthy, unfortunately, as he just re-injured his upper body.

8. Tampa Bay Lightning

Tampa Bay now leads the league in goals per game and ranks 5th in power play percentage. Lightning fans have to be ecstatic about how well their top line of Jake Guentzel, Brayden Point, and Nikita Kucherov are clicking.

9. Edmonton Oilers

MONTREAL, CANADA – FEBRUARY 12: A detailed view of the Edmonton Oilers’ logo during the third period against the Montreal Canadiens at Centre Bell on February 12, 2023 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Edmonton Oilers 6-2. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Edmonton has both a top-10 offense and defense and is surging right now. Zach Hyman, Leon Draisaitl, and, of course, Connor McDavid have been 3 of the hottest players in the NHL. The Oilers have won 3 straight games and 8 of their last 10, as having the highest number of shots per game in the league has really started to pay off for them.

10. Florida Panthers

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – OCTOBER 30: A detail of the Florida Panthers logo during the third period against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on October 30, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

That’s four straight wins for the defending champs, with impressive wins against Edmonton, Minnesota, and Tampa Bay. They rank 4th in goals per game, and their defense has been improving

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