NHL Power Rankings: Penguins begin in top perch, but could Sharks or Caps capitalize?
— -- It feels like the hockey season's been underway for, well, weeks. And thanks to the World Cup of Hockey, some of the NHL's best players should be starting the regular season in midseason form, which isn't a bad thing. So, without further ado, we bring you episode one of the ongoing drama of the Power Rankings. Bring it on.
1.? Pittsburgh Penguins
2. San Jose Sharks
3. Washington Capitals
4. Tampa Bay Lightning
5. Chicago Blackhawks
6. Dallas Stars
7. Nashville Predators
8. Montreal Canadiens
9. Florida Panthers
10. Anaheim Ducks
11. Calgary Flames
12. St. Louis Blues
13. Minnesota Wild
14. Carolina Hurricanes
15. New York Rangers
16. Los Angeles Kings
17. Arizona Coyotes
18. Boston Bruins
19. Philadelphia Flyers
20. New Jersey Devils
21. New York Islanders
22. Winnipeg Jets
23. Edmonton Oilers
24. Buffalo Sabres
25. Detroit Red Wings
26. Ottawa Senators
27. Colorado Avalanche
28. Columbus Blue Jackets
29. Toronto Maple Leafs
