Power Rankings: Canadiens cruising, Oilers and Lightning hot on their heels

BySCOTT BURNSIDE
October 24, 2016, 2:40 PM

— -- Some clear trends have already emerged, and for fans of the? Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks, those trends -- in spite of a disappointing weekend for the latter -- are surprising in a good way. The season has been surprising for the? Calgary Flames?too, but for different reasons. Scoring is up, youngsters are creating an unprecedented vibe around the league and the? Toronto Maple Leafs?seem destined to blow a multiple-goal lead in dramatic fashion every single game.?

Brian Elliott wasn't in goal for Saturday's loss to St. Louis; it seemed to send the wrong message about who the team believes it can count on.