NHL power rankings for Feb. 8

The Chicago Blackhawks top this week’s NHL power rankings, followed by the San Jose Sharks. Here in Detroit, the Red Wings check in at No. 22.

  1. Chicago 20 points: Won three in a row.
  2. San Jose 15 points: Lost three in a row.
  3. Tampa Bay 12 points: 5-1-0 at home.
  4. Pittsburgh 16 points: Won five in a row.
  5. Ottawa 14 points: 5-3-2 in their last ten.
  6. Boston 15 points: Won two in a row.
  7. Montreal 13 points: Lost two in a row.
  8. St. Louis 12 points: 3-2-0 at home.
  9. Anaheim 15 points: Won four in a row.
  10. New Jersey 15 points: Won three in a row.
  11. Vancouver 14 points: 3-1-1 on the road.
  12. Nashville 13 points: Won four in a row.
  13. Minnesota 9 points: Lost three in a row.
  14. NY Islanders 9 points: 4-2-0 at home.
  15. Toronto 12 points: Won two in a row.
  16. Edmonton 11 points: Lost four in a row.
  17. Buffalo 9 points: 2-2-1 at home.
  18. Phoenix 10 points: 4-4-2 in their last ten.
  19. Dallas 11 points: Won two in a row.
  20. Colorado 8 points: Lost two in a row.
  21. NY Rangers 10 points: Have scored 24 goals.
  22. Detroit 11 points: 2-2-1 on the road.
  23. Carolina 10 points: Won two in a row.
  24. Winnipeg 9 points: Have allowed 37 goals.
  25. Philadelphia 9 points: 3-1-1 at home.
  26. Los Angeles 8 points: 1-1-1 at home.
  27. Calgary 8 points: Won two in a row.
  28. Florida 9 points: Have scored 25 goals.
  29. Columbus 8 points: Lost two in a row.
  30. Washington 5 points: Lost three in a row.

*All stats via www.espn.com.

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