NHL Power Rankings: February 23, 2015
Welcome to my third edition of the NHL Power Rankings. With only a week left until the NHL Trade Deadline, expect some major moves to be made by contenders as well as teams trying to get bid at the Connor McDavid sweepstakes.
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Los Angeles is in the midst of a seven-game winning streak and went flawless this past week. New Jersey, who wasn’t able to grab a point the previous rankings, went trhough this past week with an undefeated record. Arizona was the only team to not register a point this week. The NHL’s Three Stars were (1) Jonathan Quick (2) Henrik Sedin (3) Max Pacioretty. Now, onto the rankings.
(40-13-7). Previous: . Nashville Predators. 1. team. 151. <strong>W- </strong>San Jose, Buffalo <strong>L- </strong>NY Islanders <strong>OTL-</strong> Philadelphia
Feb 17, 2015; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville Predators players celebrate after a goal by defenseman Shea Weber (6) during the first period against the San Jose Sharks at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
2. team. 105. <strong>W- </strong>Calgary, Edmonton <strong>L- </strong>Tampa Bay <strong>OTL-</strong> None. (37-16-7). Previous: . Anaheim Ducks
Feb 21, 2015; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Anaheim Ducks defenceman Cam Fowler (4) center Ryan Getzlaf (15) right wing Kyle Palmieri (21) and defenceman Ben Lovejoy (6) celebrate after scoring a goal in the third period against the Edmonton Oilers at Rexall Place. Mandatory Credit: Steve Alkok-USA TODAY Sports
<strong>W- </strong>Detroit, Columbus <strong>L- </strong>Ottawa <strong>OTL-</strong> Florida. (38-16-5). Previous: . Montreal Canadiens. 3. team. 152
Feb 21, 2015; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Max Pacioretty (67) celebrates with David Desharnais (51) and Andrei Markov (79) after scoring a goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the first period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports
<strong>W- </strong>NY Islanders, Buffalo, Columbus <strong>L- </strong>None <strong>OTL-</strong> Vancouver. (36-16-6). Previous: . New York Rangers. 4. team. 95
Feb 22, 2015; New York, NY, USA; New York Rangers right wing Martin St. Louis (26) congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the first period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
99. <strong>W- </strong>Boston <strong>L- </strong>Dallas, Pittsburgh <strong>OTL-</strong> None. (38-17-4). Previous: . St. Louis Blues. 5. team
Feb 20, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Blues defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (27) is congratulated by teammates Alexander Steen (20) and Jay Bouwmeester(19) and Jori Lehtera (12) after scoring a goal against the Boston Bruins during the second period at Scottrade Center. Mandatory Credit: Billy Hurst-USA TODAY Sports
106. <strong>W- </strong>Carolina, Nashville <strong>L- </strong>NY Rangers, Vancouver <strong>OTL-</strong> Washington. (39-20-2). Previous: . New York Islanders. 6. team
Feb 17, 2015; Raleigh, NC, USA; New York Islanders goalie Chan Johnson (30) celebrates their win with teammates against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena. The New York Islanders defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports
23. <strong>W- </strong>Anaheim, Arizona <strong>L- </strong>Los Angeles, Colorado <strong>OTL-</strong> None. (37-19-6). Previous: . Tampa Bay Lightning. 7. team
Feb 22, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Tyler Johnson (9) celebrates his goal in the second period against the Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
8. team. 72. <strong>W- </strong>Chicago, Dallas <strong>L- </strong>Montreal <strong>OTL-</strong> None. (33-14-10). Previous: . Detroit Red Wings
Feb 21, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; The Detroit Red Wings celebrate the win over the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center.The Red Wings defeated the Stars 7-6 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
19. <strong>W- </strong>Pittsburgh, Winnipeg, NY Islanders <strong>L- </strong>Philadelphia <strong>OTL-</strong> None. (33-18-10). Previous: . Washington Capitals. 9. team
Feb 21, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals players celebrate after their game against the New York Islanders at Verizon Center. The Capitals won 3-2 in a shootout. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
(34-17-9). Previous: . Pittsburgh Penguins. 10. team. 92. <strong>W- </strong>St. Louis, Florida <strong>L- </strong>Washington, Columbus <strong>OTL-</strong> None
Feb 22, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Patric Hornqvist (72) is congratulated at the bench after scoring a goal against the Florida Panthers during the first period at the CONSOL Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Chicago Blackhawks. 11. team. 94. <strong>W- </strong>None <strong>L- </strong>Colorado, Boston <strong>OTL-</strong> Detroit. (35-20-5). Previous:
Feb 22, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Blackhawks left wing Bryan Bickell (center) is congratulated after scoring by center Andrew Shaw (left) and right wing Marian Hossa (right) during the third period against the Boston Bruins at the United Center. Boston won 6-2. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Los Angeles Kings. 12. team. 67. <strong>W- </strong>Tampa Bay, Colorado, San Jose <strong>L- </strong>None <strong>OTL-</strong> None. (28-28-12). Previous:
Feb 21, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Los Angeles Kings players Drew Doughty (8) , Jake Muzzin (6) and Jarret Stoll (28) celebrate after defeating the San Jose Sharks during the Stadium Series hockey game at Levis Stadium. The Kings won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
104. <strong>W- </strong>Minnesota, NY Rangers, NY Islanders <strong>L- </strong>New Jersey <strong>OTL-</strong> None. (34-22-3). Previous: . Vancouver Canucks. 13. team
Feb 19, 2015; New York, NY, USA; Vancouver Canucks right wing Radim Vrbata (17) is congratulated by goalie Ryan Miller (30) after scoring the game winning goal against the New York Rangers during a shoot out at Madison Square Garden. Vancouver Canucks defeated the New York Rangers 5-4 in a shoot out. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Minnesota Wild. 14. team. 98. <strong>W- </strong>Calgary, Edmonton, Dallas <strong>L- </strong>Vancouver <strong>OTL-</strong> None. (31-21-1). Previous:
Feb 22, 2015; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Minnesota Wild defenseman Mathew Dumba (55) celebrates his goal with teammates during the third period against the Dallas Stars at Xcel Energy Center. The Wild defeated the Stars 6-2. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
107. <strong>W- </strong>Edmonton <strong>L- </strong>Washington <strong>OTL-</strong> Toronto. (30-20-11). Previous: . Winnipeg Jets. 15. team
Feb 16, 2015; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Winnipeg Jets goalie Michael Hutchinson (34) celebrates with teammates after the overtime shootout period against the Edmonton Oilers at MTS Centre. Winnipeg wins 5-4 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Fedyck-USA TODAY Sports
Previous: . Calgary Flames. 16. team. 112. <strong>W- </strong>Boston <strong>L- </strong>Anaheim <strong>OTL-</strong> Minnesota. (32-23-4)
Feb 20, 2015; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames left wing Lance Bouma (17) celebrates his goal with teammates against the Anaheim Ducks during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports
(30-23-8). Previous: . San Jose Sharks. 17. team. 120. <strong>W- </strong>Dallas <strong>L- </strong>Nashville, Los Angeles <strong>OTL-</strong> None
Feb 21, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns (88) is congratulated by teammates after scoring against the Los Angeles Kings in the first period during the Stadium Series hockey game at Levis Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
<strong>W- </strong>Chicago <strong>L- </strong>St. Louis <strong>OTL-</strong> Calgary, Edmonton. (29-21-9). Previous: . Boston Bruins. 18. team. 70
Feb 22, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask (40) is congratulated by his team following the third period against the Boston Bruins at the United Center. Boston won 6-2. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
team. 103. <strong>W- </strong>Arizona, Chicago, Tampa Bay <strong>L- </strong>Los Angeles <strong>OTL-</strong> None. (26-23-11). Previous: . Colorado Avalanche. 19
Feb 22, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Avalanche left wing Alex Tanguay (40) celebrates the go ahead goal in the third period against the Tampa Bay Lightning at the Pepsi Center. The Avalanche defeated the Lightning 5-4. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
68. <strong>W- </strong>Nashville, Washington <strong>L- </strong>Columbus <strong>OTL-</strong> Buffalo. (26-23-11). Previous: . Philadelphia Flyers. 20. team
Feb 19, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Flyers center Ryan White (25) celebrates his goal against the Buffalo Sabres during the first period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
(26-21-12). Previous: . Florida Panthers. 21. team. 97. <strong>W- </strong>Toronto, Montreal <strong>L- </strong>Ottawa, Pittsburgh <strong>OTL-</strong> None
Feb 17, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Florida Panthers forward Jussi Jokinen (36) is congratulated after scoring against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the first period at the Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
119. <strong>W- </strong>St. Louis <strong>L- </strong>San Jose, Minnesota <strong>OTL-</strong> Detroit. (27-24-9). Previous: . Dallas Stars. 22. team
Feb 22, 2015; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Dallas Stars head coach Lindy Ruff looks on during the second period against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
team. 85. <strong>W- </strong>Buffalo, Vancouver, Carolina <strong>L- </strong>None <strong>OTL-</strong> None. (24-26-9). Previous: . New Jersey Devils. 23
Feb 20, 2015; Newark, NJ, USA; New Jersey Devils president Lou Lamoniello smiles during third period against the Vancouver Canucks at Prudential Center. The New Jersey Devils defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-2.Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports
113. <strong>W- </strong>Philadelphia, Pittsburgh <strong>L- </strong>Montreal <strong>OTL-</strong> NY Rangers. (26-28-4). Previous: . Columbus Blue Jackets. 24. team
Feb 17, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Matt Calvert (11) celebrates his goal with defenseman Jack Johnson (7) and center Brandon Dubinsky (17) against the Philadelphia Flyers during the third period at Wells Fargo Center. The Blue Jackets defeated the Flyers, 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
91. <strong>W- </strong>Montreal, Florida <strong>L- </strong>Carolina <strong>OTL-</strong> None. (24-23-10). Previous: . Ottawa Senators. 25. team
Feb 18, 2015; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators goalie Andrew Hammond (30) right wing Mark Stone (61) and defenseman Mark Borowiecki (74) celebrate their win against the Montreal Canadiens at the Canadian Tire Centre. The Senators defeated the Canadiens 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports
Carolina Hurricanes. 26. team. 109. <strong>W- </strong>Ottawa, Toronto <strong>L- </strong>NY Islanders, New Jersey <strong>OTL-</strong> None. (21-30-7). Previous:
Feb 20, 2015; Raleigh, NC, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defensemen Justin Faulk (27) celebrates his 1st period goal with teammates forward Jeff Skinner (53) defensemen John-Michael Liles (26) forward Eric Staal (12) and forward Jiri Tlusty (19) against the Toronto Maple Leafs at PNC Arena. The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports
Previous: . Toronto Maple Leafs. 27. team. 116. <strong>W- </strong>Winnipeg <strong>L- </strong>Florida, Carolina <strong>OTL-</strong> None. (24-31-5)
Feb 21, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs center Nazem Kadri (43) celebrates with defenseman Roman Polak (46) after scoring a goal against the Winnipeg Jets at Air Canada Centre. The Maple Leafs won 4-3 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
team. 148. <strong>W- </strong>Boston <strong>L- </strong>Minnesota, Anaheim <strong>OTL-</strong> Winnipeg. (17-34-10). Previous: . Edmonton Oilers. 28
Feb 18, 2015; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; The Edmonton Oilers celebrate an shootout win against the Boston Bruins at Rexall Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports
(20-32-7). Previous: . Arizona Coyotes. 29. team. 121. <strong>W- </strong>None <strong>L- </strong>Colorado, Tampa Bay <strong>OTL-</strong> None
Feb 21, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Coyotes head coach Dave Tippett looks on during the second period against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
12. <strong>W- </strong>Philadelphia <strong>L- </strong>NY Rangers <strong>OTL-</strong> New jersey, Nashville. (17-38-5). Previous: . Buffalo Sabres. 30. team
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