National Hockey league called NHL.This is game very funny and interesting for at all.We love NHL.The Ducks, Jets and Flames rise as the Blackhawks, Islanders and Stars fall in this week's edition of the NHL Power Rankings. Please visit the list for your experience.NHL Regular season all team power ranking top to bottom standard analyses below:
(1)Vancouver Canucks(38-15-6)This Week 1- Last Week 2
Vancouver Canucks 13 games without a regulation loss puts the Canucks in the top spot for the first time this season. It's also helped that they've tightened up their penalty killing unit, killing off 28 of 30 (93.3%) in the last 10 games.
Key Injuries: None.
(2)New York Rangers(38-14-5 )This Week 2- Last Week 1
New York Rangers 9-2-1 in the last dozen games, the Rangers are picking up offensively, led by captain Ryan Callahan, who has six goals in the last six games.
Key Injuries: None.
(6)Pittsburgh Penguins(33-21-5) This Week 6- Last Week 7
Not for nothing, but the Penguins could use stronger play from G Marc-Andre Fleury, who has allowed 33 goals in his last 11 games (3.42 GAA, .886 SV%).
Key Injuries: C Sidney Crosby (concussion).
(10)Phoenix Coyotes(29-21-9)This Week 10 -Last Week 12
7-0-1 in the last eight games, the Coyotes have allowed a total of eight goals against in those games, while LW Ray Whitney and RW Radim Vrbata have combined for 19 points on 21 Coyotes goals in that span.
Key Injuries: None.
(11)Philadelphia (Flyers32-19-7)This Week 11- Last Week 9
2-5-1 in their last eight games, the Flyers should probably just let Ilya Bryzgalov play and hope that his 2012 performance (2.39 GAA, .916 SV% in 14 games since January 1) continues.
Key Injuries: D Chris Pronger (concussion).
(13)Chicago Blackhawks(32-21-7)This Week 13- Last Week 10
Winners of three straight, the Blackhawks may have slightly more confidence in G Corey Crawford (who has started all three), but they still have work to do on a power play that is 0-for-27 in the last 10 games.
Key Injuries: C Jonathan Toews (upper body).
(15)Los Angeles Kings(27-21-11)This Week 15 -Last Week15
It's no secret that the Kings can't score, but his is ridiculous: in their last nine losses, the Kings have scored zero or one goals in all nine, while allowing a total of 16 goals against.
Key Injuries: LW Simon Gagne (concussion), C Jarret Stoll (lower body).
(18)Anaheim Ducks(25-24-10)This Week 18-Last Week 20
5-0-3 in their last eight games, the Ducks have climbed within five points of a playoff spot in the Western Conference, and now that G Jonas Hiller is in top form (1.94 GAA, .923 SV% in 11 GP since the All-Star break), they're finally playing up to expectations.
Key Injuries: None.
(19)Calgary Flames(28-22-9)This Week 19-Last Week 22
5-0-3 in the last eight, the Flames have climbed into a playoff spot and their top quartet of forwards (Olli Jokinen, Jarome Iginla, Alex Tanguay and Mike Cammalleri) have accounted for 16 of the team's 20 goals this month.
Key Injuries:: LW Curtis Glencross (knee), RW Lee Stempniak (ankle), C Mikael Backlund (arm).
(21)New York Islanders(25-26-8)This Week 21-Last Week 17
The Isles have alternated wins and losses this month, yet have been outscored 28-18, allowing 14 goals in three games since G Evgeni Nabokov has been out with flu-like symptoms.
Key Injuries: D Travis Hamonic (nose).
(24)Washington Capitals(29-25-5) This Week 24-Last Week 24
5-8-3 in their last 16 games, the Capitals are one point out of a playoff spot and they did get D Mike Green back in the lineup, which can't hurt a team that has scored a total of 10 goals in the last six games.
Key Injuries: C Nicklas Backstrom (concussion).
(25)Minnesota Wild(26-24-9)This Week 26-Last Week 26
Snapped a seven-game losing streak when G Niklas Backstrom stopped 48 Bruins shots for the shutout Sunday. A great win, but not exactly a performance that can be replicated night after night either.
Key Injuries: RW Guillaume Latendrese (concussion), LW Pierre-Marc Bouchard (concussion), C Mikko Koivu (undisclosed).
(27)Tampa Bay Lightning(26-26-6)This Week 28-Last Week 29
With all that has gone wrong for the Lightning this season, it's remarkable that they are within six points of a playoff berth; close enough to stay competitive, not close enough to keep D Pavel Kubina, who was playing nearly 20 minutes per game.
Key Injuries: C Vincent Lecavalier (upper body), D Marc-Andre Bergeron (back).
(29)Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets (17-35-7)This Week 30-Last Week 30
A respectable 4-3-1 in their last eight games, the Blue Jackets have been more competitive, yet remain a compelling team to watch as the deadline approaches, with Rick Nash and Jeff Carter two of the biggest names available.
Key Injuries: LW Kristian Huselius (groin), D James Wisniewski (groin), G Curtis Sanford (back), D Marc Methot (jaw).
(1)Vancouver Canucks(38-15-6)This Week 1- Last Week 2
Vancouver Canucks 13 games without a regulation loss puts the Canucks in the top spot for the first time this season. It's also helped that they've tightened up their penalty killing unit, killing off 28 of 30 (93.3%) in the last 10 games.
Key Injuries: None.
(2)New York Rangers(38-14-5 )This Week 2- Last Week 1
New York Rangers 9-2-1 in the last dozen games, the Rangers are picking up offensively, led by captain Ryan Callahan, who has six goals in the last six games.
Key Injuries: None.
(3)St. Louis Blues(36-16-7)This Week 3 -Last Week 4
How great has the Blues' goaltending been this year? They haven't lost a game in which they scored at least three goals all season. Couple that with four 1-0 victories, and they're not getting shortchanged at all by the play between the pipes.
Key Injuries: LW Alex Steen (concussion).
(4)Detroit Red Wings(41-17-2) This Week 4- Last Week 5
14-2-1 in their last 17 games, the Red Wings didn't miss a beat with Jimmy Howard sidelined, though a resurgent Henrik Zetterberg (team-leading 11 points this month) and a six-game homestand helped make Joey MacDonald's transition a smooth one. Now, how will they fare without C Pavel Datsyuk?
Key Injuries: C Pavel Datsyuk (knee).
(5)Boston Bruins(35-20-2)This Week 5- Last Week 3
One regulation win in the last nine games and injuries are starting to become a factor up front, as the Bruins have only scored 13 goals in nine games this month, despite registering at least 40 shots on goal in four of those games.
Key Injuries: C Marc Savard (concussion), RW Nathan Horton (concussion), RW Rich Peverley (knee).
Not for nothing, but the Penguins could use stronger play from G Marc-Andre Fleury, who has allowed 33 goals in his last 11 games (3.42 GAA, .886 SV%).
Key Injuries: C Sidney Crosby (concussion).
(7)Nashville Predators(34-19-6)This Week 7- Last Week 6
A contract year is always a nice time to have a career season, and Predators D Ryan Suter is putting one together this year, scoring 35 points and registered a plus-10 rating while playing a career-high 26:41 per game in 56 games this season.
Key Injuries: RW Patric Hornqvist (upper body).
(8)San Jose Sharks(31-19-7)This Week 8- Last Week 8
Only two wins in the last eight games and still four more on the road before a return home. The good news is that the next one is in Columbus.
Key Injuries: RW Martin Havlat (hamstring), D Douglas Murray (throat).
(9)New Jersey Devils(34-20-4)This Week 9 -Last Week 11
One regulation loss in the last 11 games, the Devils have received a nice contribution from third-liners Alexei Ponikarovsky and Dainius Zubrus, who have combined for 17 points in the last nine games.
Key Injuries: D Henrik Tallinder (leg), D Adam Larsson (back).
(10)Phoenix Coyotes(29-21-9)This Week 10 -Last Week 12
7-0-1 in the last eight games, the Coyotes have allowed a total of eight goals against in those games, while LW Ray Whitney and RW Radim Vrbata have combined for 19 points on 21 Coyotes goals in that span.
Key Injuries: None.
(11)Philadelphia (Flyers32-19-7)This Week 11- Last Week 9
2-5-1 in their last eight games, the Flyers should probably just let Ilya Bryzgalov play and hope that his 2012 performance (2.39 GAA, .916 SV% in 14 games since January 1) continues.
Key Injuries: D Chris Pronger (concussion).
(12)Ottawa Senators(31-22-8)This Week 12- Last Week 14
4-0-1 in their last five games, the Senators have stabilized their playoff position and, with Monday's 6-0 win, have moved onto the positive side of the goal differential ledger. In a six-game scoring streak, C Jason Spezza has put up 15 points.
Key Injuries: None.
(13)Chicago Blackhawks(32-21-7)This Week 13- Last Week 10
Winners of three straight, the Blackhawks may have slightly more confidence in G Corey Crawford (who has started all three), but they still have work to do on a power play that is 0-for-27 in the last 10 games.
Key Injuries: C Jonathan Toews (upper body).
(14)Toronto Maple Leafs(29-24-6)This Week 14 -Last Week 13
No regulation wins in the last six has suddenly put the Leafs' playoff position in peril, and the goaltending carousel has fallen back on Jonas Gustavsson, at least for now, after James Reimer has allowed 18 goals in his last five appearances.
Key Injuries: None.
It's no secret that the Kings can't score, but his is ridiculous: in their last nine losses, the Kings have scored zero or one goals in all nine, while allowing a total of 16 goals against.
Key Injuries: LW Simon Gagne (concussion), C Jarret Stoll (lower body).
(16)Florida Panthers(27-20-11)This Week 16-Last Week16
Three straight losses hasn't cost the Panthers their spot at the top of the Southeast Division, but it's getting tightly packed, as last-place Carolina is only eight points back.
Key Injuries: D Dmitry Kulikov (knee), D Ed Jovanovski (hand), D Jason Garrison (lower body).
(17)Montreal Canadiens(24-26-10)This Week 17-Last Week 21
A 5-2-1 record in the last eight games keeps the Canadiens on the fringe of the playoff race (six points out), but they could use a big week to close the gap further if they're going to avoid selling off parts at the deadline.
Key Injuries: D Andrei Markov (knee), RW Brian Gionta (bieps).
5-0-3 in their last eight games, the Ducks have climbed within five points of a playoff spot in the Western Conference, and now that G Jonas Hiller is in top form (1.94 GAA, .923 SV% in 11 GP since the All-Star break), they're finally playing up to expectations.
Key Injuries: None.
(19)Calgary Flames(28-22-9)This Week 19-Last Week 22
5-0-3 in the last eight, the Flames have climbed into a playoff spot and their top quartet of forwards (Olli Jokinen, Jarome Iginla, Alex Tanguay and Mike Cammalleri) have accounted for 16 of the team's 20 goals this month.
Key Injuries:: LW Curtis Glencross (knee), RW Lee Stempniak (ankle), C Mikael Backlund (arm).
(20)Winnipeg Jets(29-26-6)This Week 20-Last Week 23
5-2 in their last seven, with six more games to go on their current homestand, the Jets are surprisingly in the playoff hunt, led by RW Blake Wheeler, who has 13 points in 10 games this month.
Key Injuries: D Zach Bogosian (upper body, foot).
The Isles have alternated wins and losses this month, yet have been outscored 28-18, allowing 14 goals in three games since G Evgeni Nabokov has been out with flu-like symptoms.
Key Injuries: D Travis Hamonic (nose).
(22)Colorado Avalanche(29-27-4)This Week 22-Last Week 19
Two regulation wins in the last 11 games, yet the Avalanche are still within three points of a playoff spot. Trouble is, they can't seem to keep their top six forwards healthy at the same time and there isn't enough depth to pick of the offensive slack.
Key Injuries: LW Peter Mueller (upper body).
(23)Dallas Stars(29-26-4)This Week 23-Last Week 18
One regulation win in the last 10 and their best player is on the sidelines after he had his leg cut by a skate.
Key Injuries: LW Brenden Morrow (neck), D Sheldon Souray (foot), LW Jamie Benn (leg).
5-8-3 in their last 16 games, the Capitals are one point out of a playoff spot and they did get D Mike Green back in the lineup, which can't hurt a team that has scored a total of 10 goals in the last six games.
Key Injuries: C Nicklas Backstrom (concussion).
(24)Buffalo Sabres(25-27-7)This Week 25-Last Week 27
Snapped a four-game slide with Sunday's 6-2 win over Pittsburgh, but those offensive explosions are few and far between for a team that is 1-for-31 (3.2%) on the power play in the last 11 games.
Key Injuries: C Jochen Hecht (concussion).
Snapped a seven-game losing streak when G Niklas Backstrom stopped 48 Bruins shots for the shutout Sunday. A great win, but not exactly a performance that can be replicated night after night either.
Key Injuries: RW Guillaume Latendrese (concussion), LW Pierre-Marc Bouchard (concussion), C Mikko Koivu (undisclosed).
(26)Carolina Hurricanes(23-26-11)This Week 27-Last Week 28
9-3-4 in their last 16 games, the Hurricanes have been getting some solid 'tending from Justin Peters, who has stopped 52 of 54 shots in his last two starts.
Key Injuries: D Joni Pitkanen (knee), G Cam Ward (lower body), G Brian Boucher (lower body), LW Tuomo Ruutu (upper body).
With all that has gone wrong for the Lightning this season, it's remarkable that they are within six points of a playoff berth; close enough to stay competitive, not close enough to keep D Pavel Kubina, who was playing nearly 20 minutes per game.
Key Injuries: C Vincent Lecavalier (upper body), D Marc-Andre Bergeron (back).
(28)Edmonton Oilers(22-30-6)This Week 29-Last Week 25
No regulation wins in the last seven games, as they find that it takes more than three young scorers to win consistently. On the plus side, LW Magnus Paajarvi has performed better since his recall from the AHL, contributing four points in five games this month.
Key Injuries: C Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (shoulder), G Nikolai Khabibulin (groin), D Corey Potter (groin).
Columbus Blue Jackets (17-35-7)This Week 30-Last Week 30
A respectable 4-3-1 in their last eight games, the Blue Jackets have been more competitive, yet remain a compelling team to watch as the deadline approaches, with Rick Nash and Jeff Carter two of the biggest names available.
Key Injuries: LW Kristian Huselius (groin), D James Wisniewski (groin), G Curtis Sanford (back), D Marc Methot (jaw).
Comments
Post a Comment