NHL Power Rankings: February 16, 2015
Welcome to the second edition of my NHL Power Rankings. Last week there were some transactions that were heard around the league. Winnipeg sent Evander Kane and Zach Bogosian to Buffalo and received Tyler Myers and Drew Stafford. The Sabres also traded away Jhonas Enroth to Dallas. Nashville acquired Cody Franson and Mike Santorelli from Toronto.
This past week saw Nashville, St. Louis, NY Islanders, NY Rangers, and Los Angeles Kings have perfect weeks while Boston, New Jersey, Carolina and Buffalo weren’t able to grab a single point. The NHL’s Three Stars were (1) Marian Hossa (2) Tyler Toffoli (3) Pekka Rinne. Now, let’s get started.
team. 151. <strong>W-</strong> Tampa Bay, Winnipeg, New Jersey <strong>L-</strong> None <strong>OTL-</strong> None. (38-12-6). Previous: . Nashville Predators. 1
Feb 12, 2015; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville Predators players celebrate after a goal by left winger James Neal (18) during the third period against the Winnipeg Jets at Bridgestone Arena. The Predators won 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
99. <strong>W-</strong> Arizona, Tampa Bay, Florida <strong>L-</strong> None <strong>OTL-</strong> None. (37-15-4). Previous: . St. Louis Blues. 2. team
Feb 12, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; St. Louis Blues congratulate each other after they beat the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena. St. Louis Blues defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-3. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
106. <strong>W-</strong> Edmonton, Toronto, Columbus <strong>L-</strong> None <strong>OTL-</strong> None. (37-18-1). Previous: . New York Islanders. 3. team
Feb 14, 2015; Uniondale, NY, USA; New York Islanders center John Tavares (91) high fives the bench after scoring during the third period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. New York Islanders won 6-3. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
152. <strong>W-</strong> Philadelphia, Toronto <strong>L-</strong> None <strong>OTL-</strong> Edmonton. (36-15-4). Previous: . Montreal Canadiens. 4. team
Feb 14, 2015; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens right wing Brendan Gallagher (11) celebrates his goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs with teammates during the first period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports
Previous: . Anaheim Ducks. 5. team. 105. <strong>W-</strong> Carolina <strong>L-</strong> Florida, Washington <strong>OTL-</strong> None. (35-15-7)
Feb 15, 2015; Anaheim, CA, USA; Anaheim Ducks center Andrew Cogliano (7) celebrates with his team after scoring a goal against the Washington Capitals during the first period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
23. <strong>W-</strong> San Jose <strong>L-</strong> St. Louis <strong>OTL-</strong> Nashville. (35-17-6). Previous: . Tampa Bay Lightning. 6. team
Feb 15, 2015; San Jose, CA, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Ryan Callahan (24) and defenseman Jason Garrison (5) and defenseman Andrej Sustr (62) and center Alex Killorn (17) and center Steven Stamkos (91) return to the bench after Callahan scored a goal against the San Jose Sharks during the third period at SAP Center at San Jose. The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the San Jose Sharks 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports
(35-18-4). Previous: . Chicago Blackhawks. 7. team. 94. <strong>W-</strong> New Jersey, Pitsburgh <strong>L-</strong> None <strong>OTL-</strong> Arizona, Vancouver
Feb 15, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; The Chicago Blackhawks players celebrate after defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 in a shoot out at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins. 8. team. 92. <strong>W-</strong> Detroit, Ottawa <strong>L-</strong> None <strong>OTL-</strong> Chicago. (32-15-9). Previous:
Feb 15, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Nick Spaling (13) celebrates with the bench after scoring a goal during the third period against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center. The Blackhawks won 2-1 in a shoot out. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
(33-16-5). Previous: . New York Rangers. 9. team. 95. <strong>W-</strong> Toronto, Colorado, Arizona <strong>L-</strong> None <strong>OTL-</strong> None
Feb 14, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Marc Staal (18) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal in the third period against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
team. 72. <strong>W-</strong> None <strong>L-</strong> Pittsburgh <strong>OTL-</strong> Winnipeg. (31-13-10). Previous: . Detroit Red Wings. 10
Feb 14, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Niklas Kronwall (55) celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period against the Winnipeg Jets at Joe Louis Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
19. <strong>W-</strong> San Jose, Anaheim <strong>L-</strong> Los Angeles <strong>OTL-</strong> None. (30-17-10). Previous: . Washington Capitals. 11. team
Feb 15, 2015; Anaheim, CA, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates with the bench after scoring a goal during the first period against the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
12. team. 107. <strong>W-</strong> Minnesota, Detroit <strong>L-</strong> Nashville <strong>OTL-</strong> None. (29-19-10). Previous: . Winnipeg Jets
Feb 14, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Winnipeg Jets players celebrate their win over the Detroit Red Wings in a 5-4 shootout at Joe Louis Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
team. 98. <strong>W-</strong> Vancouver, Florida, Carolina <strong>L-</strong> None <strong>OTL-</strong> Winnipeg. (28-20-7). Previous: . Minnesota Wild. 13
Feb 14, 2015; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Minnesota Wild forward Thomas Vanek (26) celebrates his goal during the first period against the Carolina Hurricanes at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY Sports
team. 67. <strong>W-</strong> Columbus, Calgary, Washington <strong>L-</strong> None <strong>OTL-</strong> None. (25-18-12). Previous: . Los Angeles Kings. 14
Feb 14, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Kings right wing Justin Williams (14), defenseman Jake Muzzin (6), right wing Dustin Brown (23) and center Jarret Stoll (28) skate to the bench after a goal in the third period of the game against the Washington Capitals at Staples Center. Kings won 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
(31-22-3). Previous: . Calgary Flames. 15. team. 112. <strong>W-</strong> San Jose, Vancouver <strong>L-</strong> Los Angeles <strong>OTL-</strong> None
Feb 14, 2015; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames head coach Bob Hartley on his bench against the Vancouver Canucks during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports
16. team. 104. <strong>W-</strong> Chicago, Boston <strong>L-</strong> Minnesota, Calgary <strong>OTL-</strong> None. (31-21-3). Previous: . Vancouver Canucks
Feb 14, 2015; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Vancouver Canucks left wing Ronalds Kenins (41) celebrates his goal with teammates against the Calgary Flames during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports
17. team. 120. <strong>W-</strong> Arizona <strong>L-</strong> Calgary, Tampa Bay <strong>OTL-</strong> Washington. (29-21-8). Previous: . San Jose Sharks
Feb 11, 2015; San Jose, CA, USA; San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton (19) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the third period at SAP Center at San Jose. Capitals won 5-4. Mandatory Credit: Bob Stanton-USA TODAY Sports
119. <strong>W-</strong> Boston, Florida <strong>L-</strong> Colorado <strong>OTL-</strong> None. (26-22-8). Previous: . Dallas Stars. 18. team
Feb 13, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Stars center Jason Spezza (90) congratulates left wing Jamie Benn (14) after Benn scores a short handed goal against the Florida Panthers during the first period at the American Airlines Center. Spezza also scores a goal in the first. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Boston Bruins. 19. team. 70. <strong>W-</strong> None <strong>L-</strong> Vancouver, Dallas <strong>OTL-</strong> None. (28-20-7). Previous:
Feb 10, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara (33) and defenseman Kevan Miller (86) celebrate a goal by center Patrice Bergeron (37) during the second period against the Dallas Stars at TD Banknorth Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
97. <strong>W-</strong> Anaheim <strong>L-</strong> Minnesota, Dallas <strong>OTL-</strong> St. Louis. (24-19-12). Previous: . Florida Panthers. 20. team
Feb 15, 2015; Sunrise, FL, USA; Florida Panthers center Nick Bjugstad (27) celebrates his goal past St. Louis Blues goalie Brian Elliott (1) with center Jonathan Huberdeau (11) and right wing Jimmy Hayes (12) as Blues defenseman Chris Butler (25) looks on in the third period at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports
68. <strong>W-</strong> Buffalo <strong>L-</strong> None <strong>OTL-</strong> Montreal, Columbus. (24-22-10). Previous: . Philadelphia Flyers. 21. team
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
22. team. 103. <strong>W-</strong> Dallas <strong>L-</strong> NY Rangers <strong>OTL-</strong> None. (23-22-11). Previous: . Colorado Avalanche
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
Ottawa Senators. 23. team. 91. <strong>W-</strong> Buffalo, Edmonton <strong>L-</strong> None <strong>OTL-</strong> Pittsburgh. (22-22-10). Previous:
Feb 10, 2015; Buffalo, NY, USA; Ottawa Senators head coach Dave Cameron talks to players from behind the bench during the first period against the Buffalo Sabres at First Niagara Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports
113. <strong>W-</strong> Philadelphia <strong>L-</strong> Los Angeles, NY Islanders <strong>OTL-</strong> None. (24-27-3). Previous: . Columbus Blue Jackets. 24. team
Feb 9, 2015; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Scott Hartnell (43) celebrates a goal against the Los Angeles Kings during the second period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports
121. <strong>W-</strong> Chicago <strong>L-</strong> St. Louis, San Jose, NY Rangers <strong>OTL-</strong> None. (20-30-7). Previous: . Arizona Coyotes. 25. team
Feb 13, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Coyotes center Mark Arcobello (36) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal in the first period against the San Jose Sharks at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Previous: . Carolina Hurricanes. 26. team. 109. <strong>W-</strong> None <strong>L-</strong> Anaheim, Minnesota <strong>OTL-</strong> None. (19-28-7)
Feb 12, 2015; Raleigh, NC, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defensemen Justin Faulk (27) skates with puck against the Anaheim Ducks forward Nate Thompson (44) at PNC Arena. The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 2-1. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports
Previous: . Toronto Maple Leafs. 27. team. 116. <strong>W-</strong> None <strong>L-</strong> NY Rangers, NY Islanders <strong>OTL-</strong> Montreal. (23-29-5)
Feb 14, 2015; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Daniel Winnik (26) celebrates his goal against the Montreal Canadiens with teammates during the first period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports
28. team. 85. <strong>W-</strong> None <strong>L-</strong> Edmonton, Chicago, Nashville <strong>OTL-</strong> None. (21-26-9). Previous: . New Jersey Devils
Feb 9, 2015; Newark, NJ, USA; The New Jersey Devils celebrate a goal by New Jersey Devils left wing Patrik Elias (26) during the first period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
29. team. 148. <strong>W-</strong> New Jersey, Montreal <strong>L-</strong> NY Islanders, Ottawa <strong>OTL-</strong> None. (16-32-9). Previous: . Edmonton Oilers
Feb 12, 2015; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Edmonton Oilers center Anton Lander (51) celebrates his goal against Montreal Canadiens with teammates in an overtime period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports
(16-37-3). Previous: . Buffalo Sabres. 30. team. 12. <strong>W-</strong> None <strong>L-</strong> NY Islanders, Ottawa, Philadelphia <strong>OTL-</strong> None
Feb 15, 2015; Buffalo, NY, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Nikita Zadorov (51) celebrates his goal against the Philadelphia Flyers with defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (55) during the second period at First Niagara Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports