NHL POWER RANKINGS

NHL Hockey Power Rankings

Week 19 NHL Power Rankings

Jon Rosen, FOX Sports West

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Posted February 13, 2012 12:34 PM EST

Rangers hold on to top spot as Blues get a boost. Where does your team rank?

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Phoenix Coyotes

-7

Minnesota Wild

FOX SPORTS NHL POWER RANKINGS

RK Team RECORD CHANGE HIGH/LOW COMMENTS
1

36-13 -5 - 1/23
Ryan Callahan entered the week with goals in three straight games, a streak in which he’s a puzzling minus-two in the plus/minus ratings. He and Marian Gaborik (two goals, five assists, seven points; plus-three in six February games) have been pillars of Expand Description
Ryan Callahan entered the week with goals in three straight games, a streak in which he’s a puzzling minus-two in the plus/minus ratings. He and Marian Gaborik (two goals, five assists, seven points; plus-three in six February games) have been pillars of New York’s offense.Collapse Description
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2

38-17 -2 - 2/20
Detroit has won 20 in a row at home, tying a league record accomplished by the 1929-30 Bruins and 1975-76 Flyers. They will attempt to break the record Tuesday against Dallas. Jimmy Howard is on pace to return late this week from a broken finger.
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3

34-17 -2 - 1/26
Tuukka Rask has allowed 13 goals on 96 shots during a personal four-game losing streak.
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4

34-15 -6 - 2/18
The Canucks keep finding ways to win and take points from close games. They entered the week with points in nine straight, a stretch that includes only one game decided by more than one goal.
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5

34-14 -7 1 1/24
It was great to see Andy McDonald record an assist and earn the third star in St. Louis’ 3-0 victory over San Jose on Sunday after a 51-game absence because of a concussion. Jaroslav Halak leads platoonmate Brian Elliott 6-5 in shutouts this season.
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6

32-19 -5 2 1/13
Evgeni Malkin had three goals and seven points, and was a plus-five in victories over Winnipeg and Tampa Bay over the weekend.
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7

32-18 -6 2 5/20
The Preds have wilted slightly under a challenging five-game stretch against Philadelphia, St. Louis, Vancouver Ottawa and Boston, posting a 1-2-2 record. The going remains tough with games against Chicago, Detroit, Vancouver, St. Louis and San Jose in thExpand Description
The Preds have wilted slightly under a challenging five-game stretch against Philadelphia, St. Louis, Vancouver Ottawa and Boston, posting a 1-2-2 record. The going remains tough with games against Chicago, Detroit, Vancouver, St. Louis and San Jose in the next two weeks. Collapse Description
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8

31-18 -7 1 3/11
Rookie Brayden Schenn had four goals in a five-game stretch through Sunday. He had his first career two-goal game Sunday in a 4-3 loss at Detroit. The Flyers entered the week 1-4-1 in their past six games.
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9

31-20 -4 1 6/25
The banged-up Devils defense hopes to get Adam Larsson back into the lineup this week. The Devils won’t have to rush him, though, with only one game before Friday. Henrik Tallinder (blood clot) skated briefly on Saturday but isn’t expected back within theExpand Description
The banged-up Devils defense hopes to get Adam Larsson back into the lineup this week. The Devils won’t have to rush him, though, with only one game before Friday. Henrik Tallinder (blood clot) skated briefly on Saturday but isn’t expected back within the next month.Collapse Description
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10

30-17 -6 1 1/19
The Sharks entered the week with one regulation victory in 2012 against a current playoff-bound team – a 5-3 victory on Friday against the plummeting Blackhawks. San Jose is 5-6-1 since Jan. 15.
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11

27-17 -11 8 10/19
The Panthers entered the week 6-2-1 in their past nine games and had outscored their opponents 10-3 during a three-game winning streak. Scott Clemmensen has had a strong 2012.
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12

29-20 -7 1 2/15
The Blackhawks entered the week on an eight-game losing streak in which they allowed at least three goals in each game. The franchise-record losing streak is a 12-gamer from 1951.
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13

27-19 -11 - 6/22
Former Islanders and Sabres coach Ted Nolan’s son Jordan scored his first career goal in just his second game in Los Angeles’ 4-2 victory at Dallas on Sunday. Dustin Penner has been a healthy scratch in two straight for a Kings team that returned home froExpand Description
Former Islanders and Sabres coach Ted Nolan’s son Jordan scored his first career goal in just his second game in Los Angeles’ 4-2 victory at Dallas on Sunday. Dustin Penner has been a healthy scratch in two straight for a Kings team that returned home from a 2-3-1 road trip.Collapse Description
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14

27-21 -8 9 9/27
Mike Smith has been red-hot, stopping 151 of 157 shots during Phoenix’s five-game win streak, which includes triumphs over San Jose, Detroit and Chicago.
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15

28-22 -5 1 1/21
If the Caps get both Mike Green and Nicklas Backstrom back, all of a sudden they’re a team nobody wants to face in the first round.
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16

28-22 -6 4 7/26
After they won five out of six, the up-and-down Leafs have been outscored 11-4 in three straight losses. Defenseman Jake Gardiner has had a fine rookie season but is scoreless and a minus-4 since his plus-three effort Feb. 6, which included a goal, in a vExpand Description
After they won five out of six, the up-and-down Leafs have been outscored 11-4 in three straight losses. Defenseman Jake Gardiner has had a fine rookie season but is scoreless and a minus-4 since his plus-three effort Feb. 6, which included a goal, in a victory at Edmonton. Collapse Description
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17

26-22 -8 1 16/27
The Flames were a productive 2-0-2 last week, including a clutch three-goal, four-point performance by Olli Jokinen in a 4-3 victory at San Jose on Wednesday. They still can’t crack the top-eight in the West, and Phoenix’s recent resurgence adds another hExpand Description
The Flames were a productive 2-0-2 last week, including a clutch three-goal, four-point performance by Olli Jokinen in a 4-3 victory at San Jose on Wednesday. They still can’t crack the top-eight in the West, and Phoenix’s recent resurgence adds another hurdle.Collapse Description
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18

28-22 -8 3 7/30
Last week, we discussed Craig Anderson’s over-exposure, and it continues to bring down the Sens. Their one victory in a nine-game stretch was started by Alex Auld and ended a string of 18 straight starts by Anderson.
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19

28-24 -3 2 2/21
Not much good news on the injury front for the Stars: Brenden Morrow will continue to miss time because of a nagging neck injury, and Sheldon Souray is day to day because of a foot injury. It’s not a good sign that there are four teams in the Pacific DiviExpand Description
Not much good news on the injury front for the Stars: Brenden Morrow will continue to miss time because of a nagging neck injury, and Sheldon Souray is day to day because of a foot injury. It’s not a good sign that there are four teams in the Pacific Division playing better hockey than Dallas right now.Collapse Description
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20

28-25 -4 - 6/26
The Avs haven’t taken advantage of the teams they should be beating. Among the six losses in an eight-game stretch were two setbacks to Minnesota, as well as defeats in Anaheim and Edmonton.
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21

22-24 -9 1 10/30
With backup goaltender Dan Ellis nursing a strained groin, Jonas Hiller has gone 9-2-3 in his 14 straight starts. Though they’ve probably been the best Pacific Division team since Jan. 1, Anaheim entered the week still nine points out of a playoff spot anExpand Description
With backup goaltender Dan Ellis nursing a strained groin, Jonas Hiller has gone 9-2-3 in his 14 straight starts. Though they’ve probably been the best Pacific Division team since Jan. 1, Anaheim entered the week still nine points out of a playoff spot and not gaining a ton of ground on the eighth seed.Collapse Description
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22

26-25 -6 3 16/30
The Jets are healthy and will be banking on some schedule relief for the next four weeks. Nine of their next 10 games will be played at the MTS Centre, which includes visits from Boston, Philadelphia and St. Louis.
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23

23-24 -9 5 18/30
Carey Price was terrific in four games, posting two shutouts, 118 saves on 122 shots and denying Penguins shooters in six of eight shootout attempts in a victory Tuesday.
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24

23-24 -8 - 14/30
The Isles have been playing better despite only one regulation victory in their past 10 games entering this week. Nino Niederreiter (32 games, one goal, no assists, minus-17 through Sunday) has been among the more disappointing of the league’s highly regaExpand Description
The Isles have been playing better despite only one regulation victory in their past 10 games entering this week. Nino Niederreiter (32 games, one goal, no assists, minus-17 through Sunday) has been among the more disappointing of the league’s highly regarded rookies. Collapse Description
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25

25-22 -8 7 1/28
The Wild have resumed falling through the Western Conference standings, with one point in four games. They’re getting outshot by nearly five shots per game, 31.7 to 27.0.
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26

24-25 -6 - 1/27
After a 5-0-1 stretch, we were disappointed to see the suddenly upright Sabres drop a 2-1 decision at home to fellow underachievers Tampa Bay on Saturday.
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27

24-25 -6 6 10/28
The 3.31 goals per game the Lightning give up are a league-worst. This club needs an infusion of goaltending at all levels, not just at the parent club, and it will be interesting to see what moves this team makes at the trading deadline.
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28

22-28 -5 1 6/29
Taylor Hall responded to an early game benching by scoring the game-winner 17 seconds into overtime in a fun, 82-shot 4-3 victory in Ottawa on Saturday. It was the Oilers’ one victory in their Michigan/Ontario road trip.
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29

20-25 -11 2 21/30
The Canes were robbed by the referees’ non-call when Corey Perry tripped Jussi Jokinen shortly before scoring the overtime game-winning goal Wednesday in a 3-2 loss at Anaheim. They dropped an OT game in Colorado on Friday but have still earned points in Expand Description
The Canes were robbed by the referees’ non-call when Corey Perry tripped Jussi Jokinen shortly before scoring the overtime game-winning goal Wednesday in a 3-2 loss at Anaheim. They dropped an OT game in Colorado on Friday but have still earned points in 10 of 12.Collapse Description
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30

16-34 -6 - 27/30
Steve Mason followed up a 34-save effort in a 3-1 win at Minnesota on Saturday by allowing a more representative five goals on 35 shots in a 5-3 loss to Anaheim on Sunday. It has been a trying season for the 23-year-old former Calder Trophy winner.
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