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Apr 3, 2017

Here come Canada's teams in 7-Eleven Power Rankings

Washington maintains its standing as the NHL's No. 1 team in the weekly 7-Eleven Power Rankings, but the bigger news is that four Canadian teams are sitting in the top 10.

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Washington maintains its standing as the NHL's No. 1 team in the weekly 7-Eleven Power Rankings, but the bigger news is that four Canadian teams are sitting in the top 10.

Nine days from the start of the 2017 playoffs, red-hot Edmonton is ranked No. 5 in the league, followed by No. 7 Montreal, No. 9 Calgary and hard-charging Toronto at No. 10.

The 7-Eleven rankings reflect the consensus choices of a TSN panel featuring Ray Ferraro, Jeff O'Neill, Jamie McLennan, Craig Button and Darren Dreger.

Toronto recorded the biggest jump among the top teams, moving four places from No. 14 to 10. Edmonton (7 to 5) and Montreal (9 to 7) both moved up two slots and Calgary fell back (6 to 9). Ottawa, losers of four straight games and three top defencemen to injury, fell from No. 13 to 16, while Winnipeg's late-season hot streak moved them from No. 25 to. 21.

 

Washington Capitals
1. Washington Capitals

  • RECORD
    52-18-8
  • LAST 10
    8-1-1
  • LAST WEEK
    1
The league's first 50-win team had a six-game winning streak end in Arizona of all places, but rebounded with a tense win over Columbus.
Chicago Blackhawks
2. Chicago Blackhawks

  • RECORD
    50-23-9
  • LAST 10
    3-3-4
  • LAST WEEK
    2

The Western Conference’s top team for the season and the league's best team (20-4-2) February through March took a pre-playoff vacation in April, going winless in four games. 

Pittsburgh Penguins
3. Pittsburgh Penguins

  • RECORD
    48-19-11
  • LAST 10
    5-3-2
  • LAST WEEK
    5

In the wake of a season-high four-game losing streak, Matt Murray won twice to become the first rookie goalie in franchise history to reach the 30-win mark.

Columbus Blue Jackets
4. Columbus Blue Jackets

  • RECORD
    49-21-8
  • LAST 10
    5-3-2
  • LAST WEEK
    3

It's a testament to the Blue Jackets' success that a current three-game losing streak (Carolina, Chicago & Washington) is the longest of the season.

Edmonton Oilers
5. Edmonton Oilers

  • RECORD
    44-25-9
  • LAST 10
    9-1-0
  • LAST WEEK
    7
The Oilers have the league's best record (9-1-0) and two highest point-producers (Connor McDavid, 19, and Leon Draisaitl, 18) since March 14.
Anaheim Ducks
4. Anaheim Ducks

  • RECORD
    46-23-13
  • LAST 10
    8-0-2
  • LAST WEEK
    6

A current 14-game point streak (11-0-3) included a home win over Calgary. That comes as little surprise considering they've beaten the Flames an NHL record 25 straight times at home.  

Montreal Canadiens
7. Montreal Canadiens

  • RECORD
    45-24-9
  • LAST 10
    7-2-1
  • LAST WEEK
    9

A four-game winning streak just about ensures top spot in the Atlantic. A .956 save percentage in those games says Carey Price is peaking for the playoffs. 

St. Louis Blues
8. St. Louis Blues

  • RECORD
    43-28-7
  • LAST 10
    7-1-2
  • LAST WEEK
    8

Losing to woeful Colorado isn't great, but the Blues have compiled the NHL’s best record (12-1-2), save percentage (.950) and GAA (1.40) since March 5.  

Calgary Flames
9. Calgary Flames

  • RECORD
    44-31-4
  • LAST 10
    5-5-0
  • LAST WEEK
    6

A win over San Jose clinched a playoff spot and sets the stage for a potentially pivotal showdown when they meet on the second last day of the regular season.

Toronto Maple Leafs
13. Toronto Maple Leafs

  • RECORD
    40-27-15
  • LAST 10
    6-4-0
  • LAST WEEK
    10

With a late surge from the Isles and Lightning, clinching a playoff spot was anything but easy for the Leafs. But they're going to the playoffs in an 82-game season for the first time since 2003-04.

Boston Bruins
11. Boston Bruins

  • RECORD
    43-30-6
  • LAST 10
    6-4-0
  • LAST WEEK
    17
Boston rebounded from a four-game losing streak – during which they allowed 20 goals - with a much-needed win over the Islanders on Saturday.
Nashville Predators
12. Nashville Predators

  • RECORD
    40-28-11
  • LAST 10
    6-4-0
  • LAST WEEK
    10

A recent surge of eight wins in 12 games is largely the result of improved goaltending. The Preds’ goals against average over that span is 2.17. 

Minnesota Wild
9. Minnesota Wild

  • RECORD
    49-25-8
  • LAST 10
    5-3-2
  • LAST WEEK
    13

The Wild may have righted the ship just in time with four straight wins to close out the season after winning three times in their previous 15 games.

New York Rangers
14. New York Rangers

  • RECORD
    47-26-6
  • LAST 10
    3-3-4
  • LAST 5
    11

Henrik Lundqvist beat Philadelphia Sunday for his first win in four games since returning from injury and the Rangers hit the 100-point mark for a third straight season.

Tampa Bay Lightning
15. Tampa Bay Lightning

  • RECORD
    39-29-10
  • LAST 10
    6-3-1
  • LAST WEEK
    18

An improbable three-goal comeback win over Chicago is the highlight of a six-game point streak (5-0-1) that has kept Tampa Bay in the playoff race.

Ottawa Senators
16. Ottawa Senators

  • RECORD
    41-27-9
  • LAST 10
    2-5-3
  • LAST WEEK
    13

A lack of scoring has been the major reason for eight losses in last 10 games. An average of 1.6 goals per game over that span ranks dead last. 

San Jose Sharks
17. San Jose Sharks

  • RECORD
    44-28-7
  • LAST 10
    2-8-0
  • LAST WEEK
    15

The Sharks ended a six-game losing streak with an overtime win at home over the Rangers and then promptly lost their next two. 

Carolina Hurricanes
21. Carolina Hurricanes

  • RECORD
    36-31-15
  • LAST 10
    4-4-2
  • LAST WEEK
    18

The Hurricanes struggled in the month of April, losing five of their last six games. Over that span, they allowed 3.5 goals per game, well up from their season average of 2.8. 

Philadelphia Flyers
19. Philadelphia Flyers

  • RECORD
    38-33-8
  • LAST 10
    6-4-0
  • LAST WEEK
    21

The Flyers won four in a row, but a highly improbable last-ditch playoff effort ended Sunday with a loss to the Rangers.

New York Islanders
20. New York Islanders

  • RECORD
    37-29-12
  • LAST 10
    5-4-1
  • LAST 5
    19

Jaro Halak, back from a near three-month sentencing to the minors, has won all three of his late-season starts. Gives you pause for thought.

Winnipeg Jets
21. Winnipeg Jets

  • RECORD
    37-35-7
  • LAST 10
    7-2-1
  • LAST WEEK
    25

The timing isn’t great for Winnipeg’s first four-game winning streak of the season.

Los Angeles Kings
22. Los Angeles Kings

  • RECORD
    37-34-7
  • LAST 10
    4-5-1
  • LAST WEEK
    26

Future Hall-of-Famer Jarome Iginla has four games to score the 626th goal of his career and break a tie with Joe Sakic at No. 15 all-time.

Dallas Stars
23. Dallas Stars

  • RECORD
    32-36-11
  • LAST 10
    5-4-1
  • LAST WEEK
    22

Shutouts are rare for the Stars, but Kari Lehtonen earned one Saturday at Carolina and has two of the team's three all season in his last seven starts. 

Florida Panthers
24. Florida Panthers

  • RECORD
    33-34-11
  • LAST 10
    3-7-0
  • LAST WEEK
    20

The Panthers lost four straight games (and fill-in No. 1 goalie James Reimer) as they were officially eliminated from playoff contention.

Buffalo Sabres
25. Buffalo Sabres

  • RECORD
    32-34-12
  • LAST 10
    5-5-0
  • LAST WEEK
    23

A .500 record ain’t what it used to be in the NHL, but four wins in their past seven games gives the Sabres a shot.

Detroit Red Wings
26. Detroit Red Wings

  • RECORD
    31-35-12
  • LAST 10
    5-4-1
  • LAST WEEK
    24
This week is all about the final games at Joe Louis Arena and whether Detroit will finish as a last-place team (in the Atlantic) this season.
Arizona Coyotes
27. Arizona Coyotes

  • RECORD
    29-41-9
  • LAST 10
    3-6-1
  • LAST WEEK
    28

Arizona beating Washington is the latest reminder it’s foolish to put too much emphasis on so-called strength of schedule. 

 
Vancouver Canucks
28. Vancouver Canucks

  • RECORD
    30-39-9
  • LAST 10
    2-8-0
  • LAST WEEK
    27

Vancouver has scored zero or one goal in six of eight games. The Canucks (2-9-2) are tied with New Jersey for the NHL's worst record since March 7.

New Jersey Devils
28. New Jersey Devils

  • RECORD
    28-40-14
  • LAST 10
    1-7-2
  • LAST WEEK
    29

The Devils lost nine of their last 10 games to end the season, scoring 1.6 goals per game over that stretch, well below the league’s season average of 2.8. 

Colorado Avalanche
30. Colorado Avalanche

  • RECORD
    21-54-3
  • LAST 10
    2-8-0
  • LAST WEEK
    30

If the Avs were to lose their four remaining games, 58 losses would be the most in the NHL since Ottawa lost 59 in 1995-96.