NHL Power Rankings: Who’s Hot and Who’s Not

NHL power rankings are a great way to see which teams are on the rise and which ones are struggling. Check out our latest rankings to see who’s hot and who’s not in the NHL.

NHL Power Rankings Who’s Hot

NHL power rankings are updated every Monday morning and ranks all 31 NHL Teams based on their performance over the last week. This week, there were some major movers and shakers, so let’s take a look at who’s hot and who’s not in the NHL.

The Hottest Team in the NHL this week is undoubtedly the Montreal Canadiens who went 3-0-0 against some tough competition. The Habs are now 15-5-5 on the season and sit atop the Atlantic Division standings. They’re led by captain Max Pacioretty, who has 17 goals and 32 points in 25 games this season.

The Dallas Stars are another team that had a great week, going 2-0-1 against some tough opponents. The Stars are now 16-9-1 on the season and sit atop the Central Division standings. They’re led by Tyler Seguin, who has 18 goals and 33 points in 26 games this season.

The Nashville Predators also had a great week, going 2-0-1 against some tough competition. The Preds are now 15-7-4 on the season and sit second in the Central Division Standings They’re led by Filip Forsberg, who has 11 goals and 27 points in 24 games this season.

NHL Power Rankings Who’s Not

The NHL’s regular season is winding down and the playoff race is heating up. With that in mind, here’s a look at who’s hot and who’s not in the NHL right now:

Who’s Not:
-The Anaheim Ducks have been one of the biggest disappointments in the NHL this season. After a strong start to the year, they have been freefalling in the standings and are now outside of the Playoff Picture
-The Nashville Predators have also struggled down the stretch and are in danger of missing the playoffs. They have picked up their play lately, but it may not be enough to get them into the postseason.
-The Montreal Canadiens are another team that has been struggling as of late. They are still in a good position to make the playoffs, but they will need to pick up their play if they want to avoid being upset in the first round.

NHL Power Rankings: What’s Changed

The NHL season is officially underway and we’re already starting to see some separation between the haves and the have-nots. In our latest power rankings, the Chicago Blackhawks remain in the top spot after a blazing start to the season. The Los Angeles Kings meanwhile, have tumbled down the rankings after a sluggish start.

1. Chicago Blackhawks (5-0-0)
2. Tampa Bay Lightning (4-1-0)
3. Washington Capitals (4-1-0)
4. Dallas Stars (3-2-0)
5. St. Louis Blues (2-1-1)
6. Winnipeg Jets (3-2-0)
7. Pittsburgh Penguins (3-2-1)
8. Calgary Flames (3-2-0)
9. Nashville Predators (3-2-0)

NHL Power Rankings: teams on the rise

NHL Power Rankings: teams on the rise
1. Tampa Bay Lightning (32-9-2, 66 points)

The Lightning have been on a tear lately, winning eight of their last ten games. They’re currently first in the NHL Standings and show no signs of slowing down.

2. Nashville Predators (30-9-4, 64 points)

The Predators have also been red-hot lately, winning seven of their last ten games. They’re right behind the Lightning in the standings and could potentially overtake them if they keep up this level of play.

3. Winnipeg Jets (28-11-6, 62 points)

The Jets have been one of the most consistent teams in the NHL all season long and they’re starting to heat up again, winning six of their last ten games. They’re currently third in the standings and are looking like a strong contender for the Stanley Cup

NHL Power Rankings: teams on the decline

There are a few teams in the NHL that are on the decline and are not looking good heading into the stretch run of the season. Here is a look at a few teams that are struggling and why they are struggling.

The Edmonton Oilers are a team that is on the decline and they are struggling to score goals The Oilers have been held to two goals or less in six of their last seven games and they have scored more than three goals in just one of their last 10 games. The Oilers have also been giving up a lot of goals, as they have allowed four or more goals in five of their last seven games.

The New York Islanders are another team that is on the decline, as they have lost seven of their last 10 games. The Islanders have been having trouble scoring goals as they have scored two or fewer goals in nine of their last 10 games. The Islanders have also been giving up a lot of goals, as they have allowed four or more goals in four of their last five games.

The Montreal Canadiens are also struggling, as they have lost eight of their last 10 games. The Canadiens have struggled to score goals as they have scored two or fewer goals in seven of their last 10 games. The Canadiens have also been giving up a lot of goals, as they’ve allowed four or more goals in five of their last eight games.

NHL Power Rankings: biggest movers

After a week full of marquee matchups and surprise results, there was plenty of movement in our NHL Power Rankings. The Tampa Bay Lightning Dallas Stars and Pittsburgh Penguins all made significant jumps, while the Vegas Golden Knights and Winnipeg Jets tumbled down the list.

The Lightning continue to be the class of the NHL, as they’ve won eight straight games and sit atop our rankings for the second consecutive week. The Stars are right behind them, as they’ve won seven of their last 10 games.

The Penguins have been one of the hottest teams in the league over the past month, winning eight of their last 10 games. They’ve vaulted up to No. 3 in our rankings thanks to their strong play.

The Golden Knights have struggled since mid-January, going 4-6-0 over their last 10 games. They’ve dropped five spots in our rankings to No. 18 as a result.

The Jets have also cooled off recently, losing six of their last 10 games. They’ve fallen from No. 14 to No. 22 in our latest rankings.

NHL Power Rankings: biggest surprises

The NHL season is well underway, and there have been plenty of surprises thus far. Here are our latest power rankings, with a look at the biggest surprises (both good and bad) for each team.

1. Tampa Bay Lightning
Biggest surprise: Carter Verhaeghe
After posting just two goals and five points in 28 games last season, Verhaeghe has been one of the Lightning’s best forwards this season, tallying nine goals and 19 points in 27 games. He’s been a key cog in Tampa Bay’s offense, and his production has helped offset the loss of Steven Stamkos (injury).

2. Vegas Golden Knights
Biggest surprise: Max Pacioretty
Pacioretty got off to a slow start this season, but he’s picked up his play lately and is now leading the Golden Knights in goals (12) and points (23). He’s been a key contributor to Vegas’ offense, and his play has helped them offset the loss of forward Alex Tuch (injury).

3. Colorado Avalanche
Biggest surprise: Filip Forsberg
Forsberg has long been one of the NHL’s most talented forwards, but he’s never been able to stay healthy for an entire season. This year, he’s been relatively healthy and is off to a great start, tallying 11 goals and 23 points in 28 games. If he can stay healthy, he could be in for a huge year.

4. Carolina Hurricanes
Biggest surprise: Andrei Svechnikov
After an up-and-down rookie season, Svechnikov has taken his game to another level this year, posting 12 goals and 25 points in 28 games. He’s become one of the Hurricanes’ most important players offensively, and his play has helped Carolina stay near the top of the standings despite some early injuries.

NHL Power Rankings: biggest disappointments

1) Chicago Blackhawks The Blackhawks have been a major disappointment this season. They currently sit in last place in the Central Division with a record of 14-18-6. They have struggled offensively, scoring only 2.59 goals per game which is 28th in the NHL. Their Power play has also been an issue, converting on only 13.3% of their opportunities, which is 26th in the NHL.
2) Florida Panthers The Panthers have also been a huge disappointment this season. They are currently last in the Atlantic Division with a record of 15-18-5. They are scoring only 2.58 goals per game, which is 29th in the NHL. They are also giving up 3.20 goals per game, which is 23rd in the NHL.
3) Minnesota Wild The Wild are another team that has been a major disappointment this season. They currently sit in last place in the Western Conference with a record of 15-17-7. They are scoring only 2.55 goals per game, which is 30th in the NHL. Their power play has also been an issue, converting on only 13% of their opportunities, which is 27th in the NHL.
4) Ottawa Senators- The Senators have also struggled this season and currently sit in last place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 14-17-7. They are scoring 2.62 goals per game, which is 28th in the NHL. Their power play has also been an issue, converting on only 14% of their opportunities, which is 25th in the NHL

NHL Power Rankings: teams to watch

With the NHL season in Full Swing it’s time to take a look at which teams are on the rise and which ones are struggling. In the latest power rankings, the Tampa Bay Lightning and Vegas Golden Knights continue to impress, while the Colorado Avalanche and Chicago Blackhawks have slipped.

1. Tampa Bay Lightning (24-7-2)
The Lightning continue to roll, winning eight of their last 10 games. They’re scoring goals at a dizzying pace, tallying four or more goals in six of those 10 games. Brayden Point has been on fire lately, scoring 12 goals and adding eight assists in his last 10 games.

2. Vegas Golden Knights (23-9-2)
The Golden Knights keep winning despite losing goalie Marc-Andre Fleury to injury. Malcolm Subban has stepped up in his absence, going 6-1-0 with a .931 save percentage The Knights offense has been clicking as well, with Max Pacioretty leading the way with nine goals and seven assists in his last 10 games.

3. Washington Capitals (21-9-3)
The Capitals have been one of the hottest teams in the league over the last month, going 9-2-1 in their last 12 games. Alex Ovechkin continues to be a force on offense, leading the team with 24 goals and 15 assists on the season. Braden Holtby has also been solid in goal, posting a .923 save percentage and 2.82 GAA on the year.

4. Toronto Maple Leafs (22-10-2)
The Maple Leafs have won seven of their last 10 games and sit atop the Atlantic division standings. Auston Matthews has been red hot lately, racking up 11 goals and four assists in his last nine games. John Tavares is also having a strong season, scoring 19 goals and adding 17 assists so far this year.

NHL Power Rankings: final thoughts

As the NHL regular season comes to a close, we take a look at who’s hot and who’s not in our final power rankings.

1. Tampa Bay Lightning – The Lightning have been the best team in the NHL all season and they look poised to win the Stanley Cup

2. Nashville Predators – The Predators have been red-hot down the stretch and they look like a team that could make a deep run in the playoffs.

3. Winnipeg Jets – The Jets have been one of the hottest teams in the NHL over the past month and they could be a dangerous team in the playoffs.

4. Boston Bruins – The Bruins have been one of the best teams in the NHL all season long and they should be a tough out in the playoffs.

5. Las Vegas Golden Knights – The Golden Knights have cooled off a bit down the stretch, but they still have a chance to make some noise in the playoffs.