Week 25 Power rankings
Posted March 26, 2012 11:52 AM EDTPenguins look whole again with Crosby up front and Letang on the blue line.
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FOX SPORTS NHL POWER RANKINGS
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Penguins |
47-22 -6 | - | 1/13 |
In the six games since their returns, Sidney Crosby has 11 points and a plus-eight rating, and Kris Letang has five points and a plus-nine rating. They’ll open the week with a home-and-home series against the Islanders, so this would probably be a good ti
In the six games since their returns, Sidney Crosby has 11 points and a plus-eight rating, and Kris Letang has five points and a plus-nine rating. They’ll open the week with a home-and-home series against the Islanders, so this would probably be a good time to keep Crosby active in all fantasy formats.
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Blues |
47-20 -9 | - | 1/24 |
Time to rethink riding Jaroslav Halak in a playoff series? Brian Elliott has a .970 save percentage in March and back-to-back shutouts. The Blues salvaged a 3-2-2 trip with a resounding 4-0 win in Phoenix on Sunday.
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Rangers |
47-21 -7 | - | 1/23 |
The battle for the first overall seed and the chance to avoid Philadelphia in the first round – maybe even the Presidents’ Trophy – could very well come down to an April 5 game in Pittsburgh. Marian Gaborik is on the verge of playing his first 82-game sea
The battle for the first overall seed and the chance to avoid Philadelphia in the first round – maybe even the Presidents’ Trophy – could very well come down to an April 5 game in Pittsburgh. Marian Gaborik is on the verge of playing his first 82-game season in the NHL.
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Flyers |
44-23 -8 | 1 | 3/11 |
Ilya Bryzgalov has allowed two goals or fewer in 11 of his 12 March starts and is 10-1-1. The Flyers are going to raise hell in their first round series against either New York or Pittsburgh.
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Canucks |
45-21 -9 | 1 | 2/18 |
Zack Kassian was playing in the AHL a month ago, but this week he’ll be skating on a line with Henrik Sedin. The Canucks have won seven of 16 games since Feb. 19.
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Bruins |
44-28 -3 | 1 | 1/26 |
Rich Peverley returned from a knee injury in a 3-2 win in Anaheim on Sunday after missing 19 games. Despite their inconsistencies in the second half, this will be a team trending upwards over the final two weeks and toward the playoffs.
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Predators |
44-24 -8 | 1 | 5/20 |
Nashville is at its peak of talent and opportunity in the franchise’s existence, and the Preds are going to earn their glory the hard way – starting with a likely first-round series against the Detroit Red Wings. Alexander Radulov has points in each of hi
Nashville is at its peak of talent and opportunity in the franchise’s existence, and the Preds are going to earn their glory the hard way – starting with a likely first-round series against the Detroit Red Wings. Alexander Radulov has points in each of his first three games.
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Red Wings |
45-25 -5 | - | 2/20 |
Nicklas Lidstrom’s return stopped a six-game skid Saturday night, but with Jimmy Howard nursing a sore groin and Joey MacDonald’s back taking him out of action, Ty Conklin has been called upon recently. Howard will look to get back into the lineup for the
Nicklas Lidstrom’s return stopped a six-game skid Saturday night, but with Jimmy Howard nursing a sore groin and Joey MacDonald’s back taking him out of action, Ty Conklin has been called upon recently. Howard will look to get back into the lineup for the home-and-home series with Columbus to start the week.
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Blackhawks |
42-26 -8 | 1 | 2/15 |
After five strong efforts in a row, Corey Crawford was pulled in a blowout loss to Nashville on Sunday having allowed four goals on 15 shots and remains the hinge on any grandiose Blackhawk postseason plans.
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Devils |
42-28 -6 | 1 | 6/25 |
What’s up with Marty? After shutting out Colorado, he has allowed 12 goals on 88 shots and has detoured from his resurgence over the last two months. It’s looking an awful like Peter DeBoer will be coaching against his former team in a 3 vs. 6 matchup wit
What’s up with Marty? After shutting out Colorado, he has allowed 12 goals on 88 shots and has detoured from his resurgence over the last two months. It’s looking an awful like Peter DeBoer will be coaching against his former team in a 3 vs. 6 matchup with Florida.
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Kings |
37-26 -12 | 2 | 6/22 |
Trading Jack Johnson allowed Slava Voynov to take some more minutes on the blue line, and he continues to reward the team with production. They need at least three wins from their four-game trip through Western Canada and Minnesota this week; this is a te
Trading Jack Johnson allowed Slava Voynov to take some more minutes on the blue line, and he continues to reward the team with production. They need at least three wins from their four-game trip through Western Canada and Minnesota this week; this is a team that has had its hands full with Edmonton recently.
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Stars |
41-29 -5 | 2 | 2/21 |
The Stars have been a quality road opponent this season, boding well for their crucial four-game swing through Western Canada and San Jose this week. Dallas is looking to hang its first divisional banner since 2006 and eighth since moving to Texas in 1993
The Stars have been a quality road opponent this season, boding well for their crucial four-game swing through Western Canada and San Jose this week. Dallas is looking to hang its first divisional banner since 2006 and eighth since moving to Texas in 1993.
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Panthers |
36-24 -15 | 2 | 10/19 |
After flirting with the second seed, Florida has dropped three straight to set itself up for a first-round matchup with New Jersey. Jason Garrison has played a ton of minutes, as has Brian Campbell, who saw 31:59 of ice time in a shootout loss to Edmonton
After flirting with the second seed, Florida has dropped three straight to set itself up for a first-round matchup with New Jersey. Jason Garrison has played a ton of minutes, as has Brian Campbell, who saw 31:59 of ice time in a shootout loss to Edmonton last Friday.
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Sharks |
38-27 -10 | 2 | 1/19 |
The Sharks’ Pacific Division dogfight starts after Monday’s game against Colorado. Beginning on Wednesday vs. an Anaheim team against which they’re 1-4, they won’t face a team outside the division the rest of the way. They’ll end the year with a home-and-
The Sharks’ Pacific Division dogfight starts after Monday’s game against Colorado. Beginning on Wednesday vs. an Anaheim team against which they’re 1-4, they won’t face a team outside the division the rest of the way. They’ll end the year with a home-and-home with LA.
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Senators |
38-28 -10 | 3 | 7/30 |
The Sens have played themselves into a dogfight to make the playoffs, and with four of their remaining six games on the road, there’s no guarantee they’ll get in. Milan Michalek’s 33 goals are the most by a Senator since Dany Heatley’s 39 in 2008-09.
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Sabres |
37-29 -10 | 4 | 1/27 |
In the three-team race for the East’s final two spots, it’s the Sabres that have been playing the most consistent hockey for the last month. Tuesday’s game in Washington may as well be a one-game playoff, if it stays in regulation.
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Capitals |
38-30 -8 | 1 | 1/21 |
Tomas Vokoun is hoping to return from a groin injury this week; unless he’s at his career best, this isn’t a Caps team that will do any damage in a first-round series. Braden Holtby is coming off a shutout and likely to start in net against Buffalo in Tue
Tomas Vokoun is hoping to return from a groin injury this week; unless he’s at his career best, this isn’t a Caps team that will do any damage in a first-round series. Braden Holtby is coming off a shutout and likely to start in net against Buffalo in Tuesday’s key matchup.
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Coyotes |
37-27 -13 | 1 | 9/27 |
Their 2-3-2 record at home this month will be the Coyotes’ downfall. By the time they rest up for Thursday’s game against St. Louis, they’ll likely be outside of the Top 8. The ‘Yotes may need to win four of their final five games to qualify.
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Avalanche |
40-31 -6 | 4 | 6/26 |
The Avs have cranked out 81 shots over their last two games – losing both – and open the week in 10th place without games in hand in the clogged Western Conference. Unless they sweep San Jose, Vancouver and Calgary in their upcoming trip, Colorado’s chanc
The Avs have cranked out 81 shots over their last two games – losing both – and open the week in 10th place without games in hand in the clogged Western Conference. Unless they sweep San Jose, Vancouver and Calgary in their upcoming trip, Colorado’s chances of making the postseason are low.
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Flames |
34-27 -15 | 1 | 16/27 |
Losses in five straight have left the Flames needing to win their remaining six games to stand a chance at a postseason berth. Jay Bouwmeester enters the new week with 582 consecutive games played, the NHL’s sixth-longest streak all-time. He’ll have to wa
Losses in five straight have left the Flames needing to win their remaining six games to stand a chance at a postseason berth. Jay Bouwmeester enters the new week with 582 consecutive games played, the NHL’s sixth-longest streak all-time. He’ll have to wait another year to play in his first career playoff game.
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Jets |
35-32 -8 | - | 16/30 |
This franchise will go another year before attempting to add to its total of four playoff games. There’s encouragement and firmer resources and support in Winnipeg, but it’s going to take some time.
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Lightning |
34-33 -7 | 1 | 10/28 |
Steven Stamkos’ 52 goals are a career high, and his 21:49 average ice time is over a minute more than any previous season. Martin St. Louis will turn in only his second sub-80-point season since the lockout.
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Ducks |
32-33 -11 | 1 | 10/30 |
The depth scorers have eased the pressure off the big names in Anaheim, and it hasn’t been Jason Blake, Nik Hagman or Saku Koivu. Matt Beleskey, Nick Bonino, Kyle Palmieri and 19-year-old stud Devante Smith-Pelly have all had a standout second half.
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Hurricanes |
30-31 -15 | 2 | 21/30 |
The Canes won’t make the playoffs, but they’ll look to continue their 12-6-6 stretch and finish strong to build confidence for next season. Despite a rough night against Detroit, Justin Faulk is emerging as a versatile, competitive defenseman and an event
The Canes won’t make the playoffs, but they’ll look to continue their 12-6-6 stretch and finish strong to build confidence for next season. Despite a rough night against Detroit, Justin Faulk is emerging as a versatile, competitive defenseman and an eventual defensive pillar of the franchise.
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Maple Leafs |
33-34 -9 | - | 7/26 |
The Leafs have been held to under 20 shots in four of their last five games. Five forwards – Lupul, MacArthur, Brown, Frattin and Kulemin – missed Saturday’s shootout loss to the Rangers due to injury.
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Wild |
31-34 -10 | 2 | 1/28 |
It’s disappointing to see Jared Spurgeon’s breakthrough second season derailed by a concussion, and we hope the composed defenseman is able to return to the lineup before year’s end. The banged-up Wild have been shut out five times in their last 13 games.
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Islanders |
31-33 -11 | - | 14/30 |
The Isles will try to finish off a solid road trip in Pittsburgh as part of a six-game stretch against playoff-bound opponents. Matt Moulson has raised his scoring total for the third consecutive year and has seven goals in March.
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Oilers |
31-36 -9 | 1 | 6/29 |
The Oilers have points in seven straight as they head home to play spoiler in the Pacific Division race by hosting Dallas and LA. They’ll be without Theo Peckham, who suffered a concussion in an awkward collision with the boards off of a Rick Nash hit on
The Oilers have points in seven straight as they head home to play spoiler in the Pacific Division race by hosting Dallas and LA. They’ll be without Theo Peckham, who suffered a concussion in an awkward collision with the boards off of a Rick Nash hit on Sunday.
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Canadiens |
29-34 -13 | 3 | 18/30 |
The expansion era of hockey disrupted Montreal’s three decades of Cup dominance as the championship drought will continue for a franchise-record 18th year. Their usually reliable penalty kill allowed three power-play goals in a loss at Philadelphia last S
The expansion era of hockey disrupted Montreal’s three decades of Cup dominance as the championship drought will continue for a franchise-record 18th year. Their usually reliable penalty kill allowed three power-play goals in a loss at Philadelphia last Saturday.
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Blue Jackets |
24-44 -7 | - | 27/30 |
Jack Johnson had been terrific prior to his minus-four effort against Edmonton on Sunday. They’ll see how much improvement they’ve actually made in the upcoming home-and-home series with Detroit.
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