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NHL Power RankingsThe Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche each ended last week on a long winning streak, moving them both into a position to challenge for one of the top spots in future editions of the NHL Power Rankings. Moving up to No. 1 this week, however, are the Detroit Red Wings, who defeated last week's leader (the Philadelphia Flyers) in a head-to-head matchup on Thursday night to reach the summit. The Flyers drop to No. 3 this week, one spot behind the red-hot Carolina Hurricanes. Still sitting at No. 4 are the Ottawa Senators, who have won six of their past 10 games, while the aforementioned Stars and Avalanche take up spots No. 5 and No. 6 on this week's list. The Calgary Flames, Buffalo Sabres, Los Angeles Kings, and Toronto Maple Leafs round out the current top 10. The Nashville Predators fall from the top 10 this week to sit in position No. 12; the Preds' quick start to the year is quickly being forgotten. Claude Julien's firing by the Montreal Canadiens marks the fourth coaching change in the league this season, and the first one to take place outside of the Atlantic Division. The Habs stay steady at No. 20 this week, but if the coaching change can spark the team they have lots of room to move up in subsequent lists. The other three teams who have changed coaches this season haven't made much of a dent in the rankings, as the New Jersey Devils sit at No. 16, the New York Islanders are down the list at No. 27, and the Pittsburgh Penguins are way down at No. 29. Here is the Week 16 edition of the NHL Power Rankings. 01 - Detroit Red Wings (Last Week 02)Scored five third-period goals against the Flyers on Thursday night; four points for Henrik Zetterberg in that win. 02 - Carolina Hurricanes (Last Week 03)Have the largest division lead of any first-place team, but will be tested as they suffer through injuries on defense. 03 - Philadelphia Flyers (Last Week 01)Don't seem to want to give a start to Jamie Storr, so it might be all Antero Niittymaki until Robert Esche returns. 04 - Ottawa Senators (Last Week 04)Hope to get center Jason Spezza back in the lineup this week, but are still holding off the Sabres in the Northeast. 05 - Dallas Stars (Last Week 09)Six-game winning streak has moved them atop the Pacific Division, and closer to the Red Wings in the West. 06 - Colorado Avalanche (Last Week 12)Seven-game winning streak has them feeling better about their roster, which could save David Aebischer's job. 07 - Calgary Flames (Last Week 06)Still playing well (won six of ten), but now have the red-hot Avalanche breathing down their necks in the Northwest. 08 - Buffalo Sabres (Last Week 07)Exploded for 10 goals versus the Kings on Saturday, with Jochen Hecht and Jason Pominville each scoring three. 09 - Los Angeles Kings (Last Week 05)Mathieu Garon allowed four goals on 10 shots before getting pulled Saturday, with Adam Hauser then mopping up. 10 - Toronto Maple Leafs (Last Week 08)The severity of Eric Lindros' wrist injury still remains a mystery, with no real timetable set for the big center's return. 11 - New York Rangers (Last Week 14)Honoured Mark Messier at Madison Square Garden this week; no Moose this season, but they are winning again. 12 - Nashville Predators (Last Week 10)Still boast a dominant record at home, but nothing special on the road. Red Wings continue to extend division lead. 13 - Vancouver Canucks (Last Week 13)Hat trick for Todd Bertuzzi against the Islanders on Saturday night, and a strong effort by Alex Auld in the 8-1 win. 14 - Atlanta Thrashers (Last Week 15)Don't look now, but the Thrashers have won seven of their past 10 games and have moved up to seventh in the East. 15 - Edmonton Oilers (Last Week 11)Couldn't handle the Sens in a loss on Saturday night, with Ty Conklin getting yanked in favour of Jussi Markkanen. 16 - New Jersey Devils (Last Week 18)Starting to string some wins together, with Martin Brodeur back to his old form and Patrik Elias leading the offense. 17 - Anaheim Mighty Ducks (Last Week 17)Sykora trade resulted in rookies Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry getting recalled, and they should play more this time. 18 - Phoenix Coyotes (Last Week 22)Came back from a 3-0 deficit to defeat the Maple Leafs 4-3 on Saturday night, with Curtis Joseph scoring the win. 19 - Minnesota Wild (Last Week 16)Sit in last place in the Northwest Division, but still boast a .500 record. Have won six of their past 10 contests. 20 - Montreal Canadiens (Last Week 20)Bob Gainey will be behind the bench for the rest of the season, with underachievers likely getting shown the door. 21 - San Jose Sharks (Last Week 21)Gave up six goals to the Habs in Gainey's first game on Saturday night, and they remain in last in the Pacific Division. 22 - Tampa Bay Lightning (Last Week 19)Starting to fall not only behind the Hurricanes but the Thrashers as well. Could goaltender Martin Biron be coming? 23 - Florida Panthers (Last Week 24)Alarm bells went off when Roberto Luongo turned down that big contract offer. Will need to keep their star happy. 24 - Boston Bruins (Last Week 23)Neither the GM nor the coach was fired this past week, although it's widely expected that one or the other is history. 25 - Columbus Blue Jackets (Last Week 29)Nash-Fedorov-Zherdev combo has been leading them to wins as they strive for third place in the Central Division. 26 - Washington Capitals (Last Week 27)Alexander Ovechkin has a chance to win the Rocket Richard Trophy in his rookie season; currently four off the pace. 27 - New York Islanders (Last Week 25)Mike Milbury has finally been booted out of the general manager's seat; can they get a do-over on all of his trades? 28 - Chicago Blackhawks (Last Week 30)Defeated the Penguins 4-1 on Friday night, so they get to jump ahead of them here. Not much else good in Chicago. 29 - Pittsburgh Penguins (Last Week 26)Has Michel Therrien already lost this team? Shouldn't be long before a bunch of Penguins are sent packing in trades. 30 - St. Louis Blues (Last Week 28)Doug Weight's name has been linked to several teams in trade rumours, and he's probably very open to being dealt.
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NHL Power RankingsThe Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche each ended last week on a long winning streak, moving them both into a position to challenge for one of the top spots in future editions of the NHL Power Rankings. Moving up to No. 1 this week, however, are the Detroit Red Wings, who defeated last week's leader (the Philadelphia Flyers) in a head-to-head matchup on Thursday night to reach the summit. The Flyers drop to No. 3 this week, one spot behind the red-hot Carolina Hurricanes. Still sitting at No. 4 are the Ottawa Senators, who have won six of their past 10 games, while the aforementioned Stars and Avalanche take up spots No. 5 and No. 6 on this week's list. The Calgary Flames, Buffalo Sabres, Los Angeles Kings, and Toronto Maple Leafs round out the current top 10. The Nashville Predators fall from the top 10 this week to sit in position No. 12; the Preds' quick start to the year is quickly being forgotten. Claude Julien's firing by the Montreal Canadiens marks the fourth coaching change in the league this season, and the first one to take place outside of the Atlantic Division. The Habs stay steady at No. 20 this week, but if the coaching change can spark the team they have lots of room to move up in subsequent lists. The other three teams who have changed coaches this season haven't made much of a dent in the rankings, as the New Jersey Devils sit at No. 16, the New York Islanders are down the list at No. 27, and the Pittsburgh Penguins are way down at No. 29. Here is the Week 16 edition of the NHL Power Rankings. 01 - Detroit Red Wings (Last Week 02)Scored five third-period goals against the Flyers on Thursday night; four points for Henrik Zetterberg in that win. 02 - Carolina Hurricanes (Last Week 03)Have the largest division lead of any first-place team, but will be tested as they suffer through injuries on defense. 03 - Philadelphia Flyers (Last Week 01)Don't seem to want to give a start to Jamie Storr, so it might be all Antero Niittymaki until Robert Esche returns. 04 - Ottawa Senators (Last Week 04)Hope to get center Jason Spezza back in the lineup this week, but are still holding off the Sabres in the Northeast. 05 - Dallas Stars (Last Week 09)Six-game winning streak has moved them atop the Pacific Division, and closer to the Red Wings in the West. 06 - Colorado Avalanche (Last Week 12)Seven-game winning streak has them feeling better about their roster, which could save David Aebischer's job. 07 - Calgary Flames (Last Week 06)Still playing well (won six of ten), but now have the red-hot Avalanche breathing down their necks in the Northwest. 08 - Buffalo Sabres (Last Week 07)Exploded for 10 goals versus the Kings on Saturday, with Jochen Hecht and Jason Pominville each scoring three. 09 - Los Angeles Kings (Last Week 05)Mathieu Garon allowed four goals on 10 shots before getting pulled Saturday, with Adam Hauser then mopping up. 10 - Toronto Maple Leafs (Last Week 08)The severity of Eric Lindros' wrist injury still remains a mystery, with no real timetable set for the big center's return. 11 - New York Rangers (Last Week 14)Honoured Mark Messier at Madison Square Garden this week; no Moose this season, but they are winning again. 12 - Nashville Predators (Last Week 10)Still boast a dominant record at home, but nothing special on the road. Red Wings continue to extend division lead. 13 - Vancouver Canucks (Last Week 13)Hat trick for Todd Bertuzzi against the Islanders on Saturday night, and a strong effort by Alex Auld in the 8-1 win. 14 - Atlanta Thrashers (Last Week 15)Don't look now, but the Thrashers have won seven of their past 10 games and have moved up to seventh in the East. 15 - Edmonton Oilers (Last Week 11)Couldn't handle the Sens in a loss on Saturday night, with Ty Conklin getting yanked in favour of Jussi Markkanen. 16 - New Jersey Devils (Last Week 18)Starting to string some wins together, with Martin Brodeur back to his old form and Patrik Elias leading the offense. 17 - Anaheim Mighty Ducks (Last Week 17)Sykora trade resulted in rookies Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry getting recalled, and they should play more this time. 18 - Phoenix Coyotes (Last Week 22)Came back from a 3-0 deficit to defeat the Maple Leafs 4-3 on Saturday night, with Curtis Joseph scoring the win. 19 - Minnesota Wild (Last Week 16)Sit in last place in the Northwest Division, but still boast a .500 record. Have won six of their past 10 contests. 20 - Montreal Canadiens (Last Week 20)Bob Gainey will be behind the bench for the rest of the season, with underachievers likely getting shown the door. 21 - San Jose Sharks (Last Week 21)Gave up six goals to the Habs in Gainey's first game on Saturday night, and they remain in last in the Pacific Division. 22 - Tampa Bay Lightning (Last Week 19)Starting to fall not only behind the Hurricanes but the Thrashers as well. Could goaltender Martin Biron be coming? 23 - Florida Panthers (Last Week 24)Alarm bells went off when Roberto Luongo turned down that big contract offer. Will need to keep their star happy. 24 - Boston Bruins (Last Week 23)Neither the GM nor the coach was fired this past week, although it's widely expected that one or the other is history. 25 - Columbus Blue Jackets (Last Week 29)Nash-Fedorov-Zherdev combo has been leading them to wins as they strive for third place in the Central Division. 26 - Washington Capitals (Last Week 27)Alexander Ovechkin has a chance to win the Rocket Richard Trophy in his rookie season; currently four off the pace. 27 - New York Islanders (Last Week 25)Mike Milbury has finally been booted out of the general manager's seat; can they get a do-over on all of his trades? 28 - Chicago Blackhawks (Last Week 30)Defeated the Penguins 4-1 on Friday night, so they get to jump ahead of them here. Not much else good in Chicago. 29 - Pittsburgh Penguins (Last Week 26)Has Michel Therrien already lost this team? Shouldn't be long before a bunch of Penguins are sent packing in trades. 30 - St. Louis Blues (Last Week 28)Doug Weight's name has been linked to several teams in trade rumours, and he's probably very open to being dealt.
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