NHL Power Rankings: February 9, 2015
Welcome to my first edition of the NHL Power Rankings. From here on out every Monday afternoon I’ll be sending a new list of rankings based on each team’s performance from the previous week.
Honorable mentions go out to the Detroit Red Wings and Minnesota Wild, who each a had perfect week. Meanwhile, the Ottawa Senators were unable to acquire a single point last week. The NHL’s Three Stars were (1) Devan Dubnyk (2) Corey Perry (3) David Desharnais. Now, onto the inaugural edition of my NHL Power Rankings:
105. <strong>W</strong>– Carolina, Nashville <strong>L</strong>– Tampa Bay <strong>OTL</strong>– Washington. 34-13-7. Previous: . Anaheim Ducks. 1. team
Feb 5, 2015; Nashville, TN, USA; Anaheim Ducks right winger Corey Perry (10) celebrates with center Ryan Kesler (17) after an empty net goal during the third period against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
2. team. 151. <strong>W</strong>– Toronto, NY Rangers, Florida <strong>L</strong>– Anaheim <strong>OTL</strong>– None. 35-12-6. Previous: . Nashville Predators
Feb 8, 2015; Sunrise, FL, USA; Nashville Predators center Filip Forsberg (9) is congratulated by defenseman Seth Jones (3) and left wing Taylor Beck (41) after his game winning goal against the Florida Panthers in a shootout at BB&T Center. The Predators won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports
<strong>W</strong>– Colorado, Arizona <strong>L</strong>– None <strong>OTL</strong>– None. 31-12-9. Previous: . Detroit Red Wings. 3. team. 72
Feb 5, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Detroit Red Wings goalie Petr Mrazek (34) (left) is congratulated for the win over the Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi Center. The Red Wings defeat the Avalanche 3-0. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
23. <strong>W</strong>– Dallas, Anaheim <strong>L</strong>– Los Angeles <strong>OTL</strong>– St. Louis. 34-16-5. Previous: . Tampa Bay Lightning. 4. team
Feb 5, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) and center Tyler Johnson (9) and left wing Ondrej Palat (18) and defenseman Anton Stralman (6) and defenseman Mark Barberio (8) celebrate Kucherov
St. Louis Blues. 5. team. 99. <strong>W</strong>– Tampa Bay, Buffalo <strong>L</strong>– Columbus, Chicago <strong>OTL</strong>– None. 34-15-4. Previous:
Feb 3, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (91) celebrates with Carl Gunnarsson (4) and Chris Butler (25) after scoring a goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period at Scottrade Center. The St. Louis Blues defeat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
34-15-3. Previous: . Montreal Canadiens. 6. team. 152. <strong>W</strong>– New Jersey, Boston <strong>L</strong>– Buffalo <strong>OTL</strong>– None
Feb 7, 2015; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens right wing Dale Weise (22) celebrates his goal against Jersey Devils with teammates center David Desharnais (51) and defenseman Tom Gilbert (77) during the third period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports
7. team. 106. <strong>W</strong>– Philadelphia, Buffalo <strong>L</strong>– Florida, Boston <strong>OTL</strong>– None. 34-18-1. Previous: . New York Islanders
Feb 5, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New York Islanders right wing Cal Clutterbuck (15) celebrates with teammates including his center Ryan Strome (18) after scoring the game-wining goal in a shootout against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center. The Islanders defeated the Flyers, 3-2 in a shootout.Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
94. <strong>W</strong>– Winnipeg, St. Louis <strong>L</strong>– Minnesota <strong>OTL</strong>– None. 33-18-2. Previous: . Chicago Blackhawks. 8. team
Feb 8, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; The Chicago Blackhawks players celebrate after defeating the St. Louis Blues 4-2 at Scottrade Center. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
92. <strong>W</strong>– Edmonton, Calgary <strong>L</strong>– Vancouver <strong>OTL</strong>– None. 30-15-8. Previous: . Pittsburgh Penguins. 9. team
Feb 6, 2015; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (29) celebrates the win with teammates against the Calgary Flames after the game at Scotiabank Saddledome. Pittsburgh Penguins won 4-0. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports
19. <strong>W</strong>– Los Angeles, Ottawa, Anaheim <strong>L</strong>– Philadelphia <strong>OTL</strong>– None. 28-16-10. Previous: . Washington Capitals. 10. team
Feb 8, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Philadelphia Flyers in the second period at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
95. <strong>W</strong>– Florida, Boston <strong>L</strong>– Nashville <strong>OTL</strong>– Dallas. 30-16-5. Previous: . New York Rangers. 11. team
Feb 4, 2015; New York, NY, USA; New York Rangers left wing Rick Nash (61) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Boston Bruins during the first period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Boston Bruins. 12. team. 70. <strong>W</strong>– NY Islanders <strong>L</strong>– NY Rangers, Montreal <strong>OTL</strong>– None. 28-18-7. Previous:
Feb 4, 2015; New York, NY, USA; Boston Bruins left wing Milan Lucic (17) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the New York Rangers during the first period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
team. 112. <strong>W</strong>– Winnipeg, San Jose, <strong>L</strong>– Pittsburgh <strong>OTL</strong>– None. 29-21-3. Previous: . Calgary Flames. 13
Feb 4, 2015; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames defenseman Kris Russell (4) celebrates his goal with teammates against the San Jose Sharks during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports
28-19-7. Previous: . San Jose Sharks. 14. team. 120. <strong>W</strong>– Vancouver <strong>L</strong>– Calgary, Carolina <strong>OTL</strong>– Edmonton
Feb 2, 2015; San Jose, CA, USA; San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski (8) celebrates with teammate after scoring a goal on Edmonton Oilers goalie Viktor Fasth (not pictured) during the first period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Bob Stanton-USA TODAY Sports
29-19-3. Previous: . Vancouver Canucks. 15. team. 104. <strong>W</strong>– Winnipeg, Pittsburg <strong>L</strong>– San Jose <strong>OTL</strong>– None
Feb 3, 2015; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Bo Hovat (53) and defenseman Adam Clendening (40) celebrate forward Ronalds Kenins (41) goal against Winnipeg Jets goaltender Ondrej Pavelec (31) during the third period at Rogers Arena. The Vancouver Canucks won in overtime 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports
Winnipeg Jets. 16. team. 107. <strong>W</strong>– Colorado <strong>L</strong>– Calgary <strong>OTL</strong>– Vancouver, Chicago. 27-18-10. Previous:
Feb 8, 2015; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Winnipeg Jets forward Bryan Little (18) celebrates with teammates after he scores on Colorado Avalanche goalie Semyon Varlamov (1) during the second period at MTS Centre. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Fedyck-USA TODAY Sports
team. 97. <strong>W</strong>– NY Islanders, Los Angeles <strong>L</strong>– NY Rangers, Nashville <strong>OTL</strong>– None. 23-17-11. Previous: . Florida Panthers. 17
Feb 8, 2015; Sunrise, FL, USA; Florida Panthers left wing Tomas Fleischmann (14) celebrates his goal against the Nashville Predators with center Brandon Pirri (73) and center Dave Bolland (63) in the second period at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports
team. 98. <strong>W</strong>– Chicago, Colorado <strong>L</strong>– None <strong>OTL</strong>– None. 25-20-6. Previous: . Minnesota Wild. 18
Feb 3, 2015; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Minnesota Wild forward Mikko Koivu (9) celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period against the Chicago Blackhawks at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
19. team. 67. <strong>W</strong>– Tampa Bay <strong>L</strong>– Washington, Florida <strong>OTL</strong>– None. 22-18-12. Previous: . Los Angeles Kings
Feb 5, 2015; Sunrise, FL, USA; Los Angeles Kings defenseman Jamie McBain (5) celebrates his goal against the Florida Panthers with center Anze Kopitar (11) and Angeles Kings right wing Marian Gaborik (12) in the first period at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports
119. <strong>W</strong>– NY Rangers <strong>L</strong>– Tampa Bay, Buffalo <strong>OTL</strong>– Colorado. 24-21-8. Previous: . Dallas Stars. 20. team
Feb 8, 2015; New York, NY, USA; Dallas Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen (32) celebrates with teammates after defeating the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. The Stars defeated the Rangers 3-2 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
22-21-11. Previous: . Colorado Avalanche. 21. team. 103. <strong>W</strong>– Dallas <strong>L</strong>– Detroit, Minnesota, Winnipeg <strong>OTL</strong>– None
Feb 8, 2015; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Colorado Avalanche forward Matt Duchene (9) celebrates his goal with teammates during the third period against the Winnipeg Jets at MTS Centre. Winnipeg wins 5-3. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Fedyck-USA TODAY Sports
Philadelphia Flyers. 22. team. 68. <strong>W</strong>– Washington <strong>L</strong>– None <strong>OTL</strong>– NY Islanders. 23-22-8. Previous:
Feb 8, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ray Emery (29) is congratulated by teammates after the Flyers game against the Washington Capitals at Verizon Center. The Flyers won 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
23. team. 113. <strong>W</strong>– St. Louis, Ottawa <strong>L</strong>– Arizona <strong>OTL</strong>– None. 23-25-3. Previous: . Columbus Blue Jackets
Feb 6, 2015; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Cam Atkinson (13) celebrates a goal against the St Louis Blues during the first period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports
21-23-9. Previous: . New Jersey Devils. 24. team. 85. <strong>W</strong>– Ottawa, Toronto <strong>L</strong>– Montreal <strong>OTL</strong>– None
Feb 6, 2015; Newark, NJ, USA; The New Jersey Devils celebrate a goal by New Jersey Devils left wing Patrik Elias (26) during the second period at Prudential Center. The goal was Elias
team. 116. <strong>W</strong>– Edmonton <strong>L</strong>– Nashville, New Jersey <strong>OTL</strong>– None. 23-27-4. Previous: . Toronto Maple Leafs. 25
Feb 7, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Tyler Bozak (42) congratulates Toronto Maple Leafs forward Phil Kessel (81) on a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the second period at the Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
91. <strong>W</strong>– None <strong>L</strong>– New Jersey, Washington, Columbus <strong>OTL</strong>– None. 20-22-9. Previous: . Ottawa Senators. 26. team
Feb 5, 2015; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators center Kyle Turris (center) celebrates his goal against the Washington Capitals in the second period at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports
27. team. 109. <strong>W</strong>– Arizona, San Jose <strong>L</strong>– None <strong>OTL</strong>– Anaheim. 19-26-7. Previous: . Carolina Hurricanes
Jan 8, 2015; Raleigh, NC, USA; Carolina Hurricanes forward Eric Staal (12) is congratulated by teammates forward Jordan Staal (11) , defensemen Ryan Murphy (7) and defensemen John-Michael Liles (26) after his 2nd period goal against the Buffalo Sabres at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports
Arizona Coyotes. 28. team. 121. <strong>W</strong>– Columbus <strong>L</strong>– Detroit <strong>OTL</strong>– Carolina. 19-27-7. Previous:
Feb 1, 2015; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; The Arizona Coyotes players celebrate after defeating the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports
12. <strong>W</strong>– Montreal, Dallas <strong>L</strong>– St. Louis, NY Islanders <strong>OTL</strong>– None. 16-35-3. Previous: . Buffalo Sabres. 29. team
Feb 3, 2015; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Buffalo Sabres team celebrates his win against Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports
30. team. 148. <strong>W</strong>– San Jose <strong>L</strong>– Pittsburgh, Toronto <strong>OTL</strong>– None. 14-30-9. Previous: . Edmonton Oilers
Feb 2, 2015; San Jose, CA, USA; Edmonton Oilers right wing Jordan Eberle (14) celebrates with the bench after scoring a goal against the San Jose Sharks during the first period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Bob Stanton-USA TODAY Sports