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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. Blues
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5
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31-14-6-0
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Al MacInnis is out; so is Pierre Turgeon. But that can't take away from stellar week, which included road wins vs. Stars and Sens.
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2. Wings
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8
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31-14-6-1
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Chris Osgood's 35 saves against New Jersey confirm that Wings are officially scary again.
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3. Capitals
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4
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24-17-8-1
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The only question remaining is, "How the heck are they doing it?" Caps are 10-0-1 in last 11.
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4. Devils
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1
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31-15-5-4
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Skids happen. Coach Robbie Ftorek may have been suspended for setting bench tossing distance records, but he showed his team he cares.
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5. Leafs
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6
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29-17-6-3
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Steve Thomas (four goals in two games) busts out in a big way, and it had nothing to do with OT.
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6. Stars
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3
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26-19-5-2
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Of all NHL teams above .500, Dallas has fewest goals for (120) and 15 less than the next fewest (Ottawa). Who cares when you're winning?
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7. Flyers
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9
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26-15-9-1
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Losing to the Caps doesn't sound as bad as it might have a month ago. Lindros and Primeau fighting in the same game (same guy, too) was exciting.
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8. 'Yotes
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7
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27-17-6-1
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See Caps comment above. Through it all, Phoenix somehow still leads the Pacific.
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9. Panthers
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2
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29-17-4-3
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Loss to Devils, Flyers shows Panthers are close, but not yet ready for the big boys. Could get crowded in net if Trevor Kidd comes back.
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17A. Avalanche
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11
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25-20-7-1
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Finished road trip by allowing 10 goals in two losses. Hawks have taken two of last three vs. the Avs.
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17B. Senators
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12
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25-18-8-2
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Like Dallas, Ottawa needs to score more goals. Now that Primeau is playing hockey, let's settle things with Alexei Yashin. But not in court.
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17C. Flames
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13
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23-23-5-1
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Road killed. Three goals for in three losses. Thank Jeremy Jacobs that at least the Bruins were on the schedule.
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17D. Oilers
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15
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17-21-13-7
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OK, no comments on another OT loss. Oops, that was one in itself. Alexander Selivanov has just two goals since end of November.
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17E. Rangers
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10
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21-22-7-3
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Toronto loss shows they actually miss Brian Leetch. Long losing streak would negate everything. Wins before All-Star break are a must.
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17F. Kings
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16
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21-21-7-3
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Blowing a 2-0 third-period lead in Toronto is not how playoff teams act.
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17G. Ducks
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18
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21-24-6-1
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Too bad seven goals vs. Pens couldn't be spread out over a few games. Next four are on the road.
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17H. Bruins
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19
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17-21-13-4
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Get to .500, and then serious talk about this team can begin again. Until then, please write your Congressman about funding for depth on the roster.
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18. 'Canes
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20
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20-24-8-0
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Tuesday's home game against the Panthers is a big one if 'Canes expect to get back in the race.
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19. Canadiens
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21
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17-25-7-2
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Inspired play by Les Habitants due to Trent McCleary's frightening injury shows, once again, that despite a dearth of talent, this team battles.
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20. 'Hawks
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24
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18-27-6-2
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Two road games before break. Wins don't make them contenders, but one can never be sure out West.
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21. Penguins
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17
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20-25-4-5
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Mario's boys have only one win in last five, and it was against Atlanta. Not good, regardless of Jagr's health.
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22. Predators
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22
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19-26-6-4
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Preds take road show to New York. Don't expect an IPO anytime soon.
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23. Sabres
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25
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20-25-6-1
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From the "Is it irony or coincidence" department: Martin Biron leads the NHL in shutouts. |
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24. Islanders
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26
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13-30-6-1
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Dare we say, en fuego. Roberto Luongo stopped 61 of 65 shots in two wins.
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25. Canucks
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23
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15-25-10-6
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The last time Mark Messier smiled was eatin' Ruffles during that TV ad.
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26. Lightning
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28
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12-31-6-4
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In what should have been an AHL relegation game against Atlanta, Tampa finally snaps a seven-game skid.
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27. Thrashers
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27
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11-32-6-3
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Like "Bull Durham," Thrashers needed a rainout. They got a postponement, but it only postponed another loss. Ouch.
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28. Sharks
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14
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22-26-6-6
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Why? Why not. The Mike Vernon trade still stings. The D looks tired, and the Sharks are close to falling off the playoff map.
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