Power Rankings: Capitals, Rangers make big leaps, while Crosby and Pens keep cruising
— -- My colleague Scott Burnside has handed over the Power Rankings duties to me for the month of November. After consulting with my dog, Lulu LeBrun (she's a 4-year-old Australian shepherd and she knows her hockey), I've come up with this week's rankings.
1. (Last week: 7)? Washington Capitals, 8-2-1
2. (8) New York Rangers, 10-3-0
3. (4)? Pittsburgh Penguins, 8-2-2
Welcome back, Sid! Rust? Ha. How about eight goals and two assists in six games since returning from a concussion.? Sidney Crosby?is just seven points off the NHL scoring lead despite having played half the number of games most players have. Yeah, I think he has it in him to reel in another scoring title this season.
4. (13)? Chicago Blackhawks, 9-3-1
5. (12)? Tampa Bay Lightning, 7-4-1
6. (1) Montreal Canadiens, 10-1-1
7. (6) St. Louis Blues, 7-4-2
8. (2) Edmonton Oilers, 9-3-1
9. (15) Columbus Blue Jackets, 5-3-2
10. (5) San Jose Sharks, 6-6-0
11. (3)? Minnesota Wild, 6-4-1
12. (10) Ottawa Senators, 7-4-0
13. (24) Anaheim Ducks, 6-5-2
14. (9) New Jersey Devils, 5-3-3
15. (17) Los Angeles Kings, 6-6-0
16. (16)? Florida Panthers, 5-6-1
17. (22) Boston Bruins, 6-5-0
18. (18) Buffalo Sabres, 5-4-2
19. (29) Toronto Maple Leafs, 5-4-3
20. (23) Philadelphia Flyers, 6-6-1
21. (11)? Detroit Red Wings, 6-6-1
22. (21) Dallas Stars, 4-5-3
23. (28) Nashville Predators, 3-5-3
24. (19) Winnipeg Jets, 5-7-1
25. (14) Colorado Avalanche, 5-6-0
26. (25)? New York Islanders, 4-6-2
27. (20) Calgary Flames, 5-8-1
28. (27) Carolina Hurricanes, 3-5-3
29. (30)? Arizona Coyotes, 4-7-0
