Happy New Year! 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 are still flying high at the top of the league and are enjoying a four-game win streak.
2. 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)
Up a spot. New Jersey is simply one of the best teams in the league this year.
3. 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)
Down a spot. The Capitals suffered two tough losses to the Bruins and Red Wings this past week. Bumps in the road.
4. 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)
Up a spot. The Golden Knights are on an impressive six-game win streak and are now 2nd in the league in points (53), behind the Jets (55).
5. 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)
Down a spot. Carolina is excellent both offensively and defensively and has what it takes to beat any team in the league on any given matchup.
6. Minnesota Wild
Minnesota won 2 of their 3 games this past week. Interestingly, they have been superb in away games, specifically this year. Statistically it looks like they are playing over their heads a bit.
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)
Toronto lost in 2 tough matchups against Winnipeg and Washington this past week but beat Detroit easily.
8. Tampa Bay Lightning
The Lightning beat the Panthers and Rangers this past week but lost to the Canadiens, who have been surprisingly looking much stronger of late.
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 suffered an overtime loss to the Kings and were beaten by the lowly Ducks this past week. With their impressive personnel, they still feel like a team that could move quickly up the standings further.
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)
The Panthers beat the Rangers yesterday but lost to both the Lightning and the Canadiens. The defending champs have made significant improvements defensively and are still one of the best teams in the league offensively.
