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Team
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PVS
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W-L-T-RT
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ESPN.com says
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1. Flyers
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4
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22-11-6-1
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When Adam Burt scores, you know things are going well. Top power play in the NHL.
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2. Wings
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1
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25-10-4-1
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What happens when the best team in the world goes against the best player in the world? Oh, you know. The best guy won.
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3. Leafs
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2
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23-12-4-2
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Eight goals allowed against offensive juggernaut Buffalo was just that: Offensive. Look for payback on Monday at home vs. the Sabres.
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4. Blues
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3
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22-11-5-0
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Blues have allowed one goal or less 14 times this season.
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5. Senators
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6
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19-12-6-1
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Sens seem to play better when no one pays attention to them. Only one loss since Dec. 4.
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6. Penguins
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8
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17-17-3-5
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The biggest miracle of the Herb Brooks era? Fans are starting to pack the Igloo.
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7. Devils
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10
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21-12-5-2
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Three road games this week are key if Devils plan to catch Toronto and Philly.
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8. Avalanche
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14
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18-16-4-1
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Colorado is 2-0 when Peter Forsberg and Joe Sakic record points in the same game. That'll be happening a lot more.
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9. 'Yotes
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5
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21-13-4-0
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So, Keith Tkachuk will make an absurd amount of cash next year. But is that a reason to trade him and ruin the team's chances for this season?
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10. Panthers
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9
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21-13-3-3
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Trade for Mike Vernon shows players and fans that management wants to win, regardless of Trevor Kidd's prognosis.
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11. Stars
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11
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19-15-5-1
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With the No. 600 monkey off his back, look for Brett Hull to score with more regularity.
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12. Flames
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7
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17-17-5-1
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If coach Brian Sutter's boys keep it up, they could become the Oakland A's of the NHL.
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13. Predators
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17
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14-20-5-2
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Think they're overrated? Recent wins include San Jose, Carolina and St. Louis. Would you want your team to face them right now?
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14. Sharks
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15
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20-19-4-3
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First-place team in the best division at No. 14. Silly, right? Wrong. Phoenix trails by a point with five games in hand. Sharks and consistency don't mix.
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15. Sabres
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13
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16-17-5-1
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The eight goals scored against Toronto was the most since since March 22, 1993 at Montreal. |
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16. Kings
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18
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17-14-6-2
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Yes, they're better than this. But snapping a six-game losing streak doesn't mean they're through the woods yet.
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17. Oilers
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19
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13-17-9-5
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Big Weight off Oilers shoulders. Doug is looking pretty good heading into the new year, getting points in his last three games.
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18. Ducks
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12
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18-17-4-1
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How can a team with Paul Kariya and Teemu Selanne have the third-worst power play in the league?
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19. 'Canes
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16
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15-16-7-0
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In Hartford, they were the "Forever .500s." Right now, the Canes aren't even that.
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20. Capitals
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27
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13-16-7-1
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Performances against Blues and Penguins show that Caps can compete. Is Chris Simon the best-skilled NHL tough guy?
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21. Rangers
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21
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12-18-7-3
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What can be said that hasn't? Radek Dvorak pickup was actually both a good and practical move.
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22. Bruins
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22
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13-16-10-2
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Firing Pat Burns would be like an army using its best general to clean the latrine.
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23. Canucks
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20
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12-18-7-3
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From the concise alliteration department: Fading fast.
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24. 'Hawks
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26
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11-22-6-2
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There is little excuse for having three more wins (7) on the road than at home (4).
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25. Canadiens
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24
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12-21-5-1
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From the bitter consolation department: Habs are the hardest working last-place team in hockey.
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26. Islanders
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23
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9-22-5-0
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Their 74 goals for is the league's lowest by eight goals.
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27. Thrashers
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25
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8-25-4-3
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If anyone has benefitted from expansion, it's Andrew Brunette. Full seasons in Nashville (31 points) and Atlanta (32) allowed him to prove himself.
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28. Lightning
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28
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10-21-5-3
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Who did coach Steve Ludzik blame after a recent loss? "We play great, we really played well, but let's face it, we need some saves."
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