NHL POWER RANKINGS

NHL Hockey Power Rankings

Week 20 Power rankings

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Posted February 21, 2012 04:31 PM EST

The Rangers continued to show they can hang with the league's elite teams as the playoff race heats up.

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Anaheim Ducks

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Los Angeles Kings

FOX SPORTS NHL POWER RANKINGS

RK Team RECORD CHANGE HIGH/LOW COMMENTS
1

38-14 -0 - 1/23
The Rangers may have spent their top spot capital with a loss to stumbling Chicago and a narrow OT win over Columbus, but Tuesday’s 3-0 win in Boston reinforces New York’s ability to beat the other elite teams. In 2012, the Rangers are 7-2-1 against the rExpand Description
The Rangers may have spent their top spot capital with a loss to stumbling Chicago and a narrow OT win over Columbus, but Tuesday’s 3-0 win in Boston reinforces New York’s ability to beat the other elite teams. In 2012, the Rangers are 7-2-1 against the remainder of this week’s top 10, outscoring them 27-18.Collapse Description
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2

41-17 -0 - 2/20
As good as Evgeni Malkin has been this season, he’s not even close to being the best all-around player in the sport. Pavel Datsyuk amazes us with his wizardry in all 200 feet of the ice every single night.
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3

38-15 -0 1 2/18
We think Vancouver can put together an awfully strong package for Rick Nash, with some kind of Cory Schneider/Cody Hodgson/draft pick collection. The Canucks are 14-2-4 in their last 20.
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4

36-16 -0 1 1/24
Andy McDonald has goals in three straight games and points in four out of five after missing 51 games due to a concussion. Brian Elliott’s 13-save shutout in a 4-0 win over Minnesota on Saturday was his sixth of the season, tying him with Jonathan Quick aExpand Description
Andy McDonald has goals in three straight games and points in four out of five after missing 51 games due to a concussion. Brian Elliott’s 13-save shutout in a 4-0 win over Minnesota on Saturday was his sixth of the season, tying him with Jonathan Quick and teammate Jaroslav Halak for second in the league behind Henrik Lundqvist’s seven shutouts.Collapse Description
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5

35-20 -0 2 1/26
Boston can also put a strong Nash package together and has the cap space to be more creative in a deal. Tuukka Rask would have to be involved in any legitimate trade discussions. The Bruins are 11-10-1 in their last 22 and have been shut out four times inExpand Description
Boston can also put a strong Nash package together and has the cap space to be more creative in a deal. Tuukka Rask would have to be involved in any legitimate trade discussions. The Bruins are 11-10-1 in their last 22 and have been shut out four times in February.Collapse Description
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6

34-20 -0 3 6/25
The Devils’ 10 shootout wins are three more than any other team; Ilya Kovalchuk and Patrick Elias scored in the extra session in Wednesday’s win over Anaheim, while Zach Parise has also boasted a strong shootout history. Martin Brodeur (6 GA last 5 GP) isExpand Description
The Devils’ 10 shootout wins are three more than any other team; Ilya Kovalchuk and Patrick Elias scored in the extra session in Wednesday’s win over Anaheim, while Zach Parise has also boasted a strong shootout history. Martin Brodeur (6 GA last 5 GP) is rounding into late-season form.Collapse Description
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7

33-21 -0 1 1/13
James Neal’s breakout season has netted him $30 million. The 24-year-old is a 30-goal scorer for the first time in his career, though the Pens are only 4-4-1 in February.
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8

34-19 -0 1 5/20
The reliable Martin Erat has finished between 49 and 57 points for seven straight years. This season, he leads Nashville with 42 points and is on pace for a 48-assist, 69-point campaign.
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9

32-19 -0 1 3/11
After scoring goals in five straight, Sean Couturier has gone 14 games without one. Still, Philadelphia must be awfully encouraged by the 6-foot-3 19-year-old’s 10 goals and 21 points.
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10

31-19 -0 - 1/19
The Sharks are fortunate to be playing in one of the divisions where they can win eight of 19 games and remain in first place. Stalwart defenseman Doug Murray is day to day after taking a puck to the throat in Thursday’s 6-5 overtime loss in Tampa Bay.
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11

32-21 -0 1 2/15
Chicago has finally dug out of a nine-game losing streak with consecutive wins over the New York Rangers, Columbus and St. Louis. Only Columbus has allowed more goals in the Western Conference.
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12

29-21 -0 2 9/27
Mike Smith has been excellent during Phoenix’s 7-0-1 February, posting a .968 save percentage and two shutouts. Dave Tippett continues to work his magic despite injuries to Taylor Pyatt, Derek Morris, David Schlemko and Rostislav Klesla.
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13

25-24 -0 8 10/30
The Ducks’ 34 points in 2012 is second only to the Red Wings’ 35. Jonas Hiller has been magnificent, going 12-2-4 over 18 straight starts and leading Anaheim to a 4-0-2 record thus far in their season-long eight-game roadtrip. The Ducks are only five poinExpand Description
The Ducks’ 34 points in 2012 is second only to the Red Wings’ 35. Jonas Hiller has been magnificent, going 12-2-4 over 18 straight starts and leading Anaheim to a 4-0-2 record thus far in their season-long eight-game roadtrip. The Ducks are only five points out of the eight spot and nine points out of the division lead with 23 games to play.Collapse Description
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14

27-20 -0 3 10/19
Florida’s 144 goals are 17 fewer than the next-lowest division leader (Rangers, 161), while their 162 goals allowed are 18 more than the next-highest division leader (Canucks, 144). Whichever Southeast team that wins the No. 3 seed will be committing [un]Expand Description
Florida’s 144 goals are 17 fewer than the next-lowest division leader (Rangers, 161), while their 162 goals allowed are 18 more than the next-highest division leader (Canucks, 144). Whichever Southeast team that wins the No. 3 seed will be committing [un]armed robbery.Collapse Description
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15

30-22 -0 3 7/30
It was a well-deserved weekend off for the Sens, who outscored Tampa Bay and Florida in their two-game jaunt to warmer climates. Craig Anderson has won back-to-back games after eight straight losses.
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16

28-22 -0 1 16/27
The Flames have gone 5-0-3 despite being ravaged by injuries and lineup shuffling that has moved Tom Kostopoulos alongside Michael Cammalleri and Blake Comeau. Calgary continues to battle.
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17

29-24 -0 2 1/21
Only four teams have fewer road wins than Washington’s ten. The Caps’ well has run dry recently with an offense that has scored more than two goals only once in five games.
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18

29-26 -0 4 16/30
The Jets are relatively healthy again but are still having trouble winning on the road, where their last regulation win came on Jan. 16 in a 2-0 shutout of Ottawa. Though 4-6 on the road since then, all four wins have come via overtime or shootout.
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19

27-21 -0 6 6/22
The Kings suffered their second consecutive 1-0 loss on Saturday, their fourth of the season and eighth overall shutout. Jonathan Quick, whose GAA fell from 1.89 to 1.87 in defeat, has allowed just 29 goals over his 26 losses.
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20

29-24 -0 4 7/26
It’s back to work on Tuesday for the Leafs defense after deciding to take the last two weeks off. Toronto has allowed four goals per game over its last seven.
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21

29-26 -0 2 2/21
Only five of the Stars’ 23 remaining games will be played against Pacific Division opponents. Eleven games remain against the Northwest Division, including Dallas’ first against Vancouver this year.
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22

29-27 -0 2 6/26
Matt Duchene logged 13 and a half minutes of ice time in a 5-1 loss at Winnipeg Sunday, his first game back after missing 20 games with a knee injury.
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23

25-25 -0 1 14/30
It’s a breakout season for P.A. Parenteau, whose 41 assists rank fifth in the NHL. The Isles have traded off wins and losses in their last nine.
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24

24-26 -0 1 18/30
The Habs played a penalty-free game for the first time in more than 12 years Sunday in a 3-1 loss to New Jersey, a game that also snapped Montreal’s streak of seven games with at least three goals.
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25

26-26 -0 2 10/28
Victor Hedman has a goal, seven points and a plus-five rating in his 10 games since returning from a concussion.
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26

26-24 -0 1 1/28
Kyle Brodziak signed a three-year, $8.49 million contract extension Sunday and has 15 goals and 29 points in 58 games. Minnesota’s 2-0 shutout of Boston Sunday afternoon snapped an 0-7-2 stretch.
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27

25-27 -0 1 1/27
Buffalo’s special teams have been atrocious recently, going 4-for-54 on the power play in 2012 and 10-for-16 on the penalty kill last week.
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28

22-26 -0 1 21/30
Only 10 points out of first place and the East’s three-seed, Carolina returns home for six straight, where it must go at least 5-1 to keep its faint playoff hopes alive.
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29

22-30 -0 1 6/29
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is close to returning from a shoulder injury that has limited him to just two games since Jan. 2. He may see action at home later this week against Philadelphia (Thursday) or Phoenix (Saturday). Edmonton was 0-2-1 in a three-game homesExpand Description
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is close to returning from a shoulder injury that has limited him to just two games since Jan. 2. He may see action at home later this week against Philadelphia (Thursday) or Phoenix (Saturday). Edmonton was 0-2-1 in a three-game homestand last week.Collapse Description
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30

17-35 -0 - 27/30
“It’s going to take care of itself,” Rick Nash said to reporters prior to Sunday’s overtime loss to the Rangers. “I just worry about today. Right now, I’m a Blue Jacket. That’s all that matters. I played my whole career here. I don’t fall into any of thosExpand Description
“It’s going to take care of itself,” Rick Nash said to reporters prior to Sunday’s overtime loss to the Rangers. “I just worry about today. Right now, I’m a Blue Jacket. That’s all that matters. I played my whole career here. I don’t fall into any of those rumors.”Collapse Description
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