Power Rankings: Columbus Blue Jackets storm the top
— -- We have a new No. 1, and it's the Columbus Blue Jackets. But can they continue their 12-game winning streak after the Christmas break? There's also a new No. 2, with the Minnesota Wild jumping up five spots. And the Chicago Blackhawks are proving to be consistent winners again this season.
1. (3)? Columbus Blue Jackets, 23-5-4
2. (7) Minnesota Wild, 21-8-4
3. (2)? Chicago Blackhawks, 22-9-5
The Blackhawks were winless last week, but there's no doubt they have returned to their Stanley Cup-winning form.
4.?(5) Pittsburgh Penguins, 22-8-5
5. (1) New York Rangers, 23-12-1
The Rangers drop out of the top spot only because other teams are playing better -- but they've lost only two in a row. They are still a favorite for a deep playoff run.
6. (6) Montreal Canadiens, 21-9-4
The Canadiens return from the break and have six more road games before returning to Bell Centre on Jan. 9. Montreal is 6-6-2 on the road.
7. (4) Philadelphia Flyers, 20-12-4
8. (9) San Jose Sharks, 21-12-1
9.? (8) Washington Capitals, 20-8-4
10.?(10) Ottawa Senators, 20-11-3
The Senators are buying in to new coach Guy Boucher's message. Every game, a different player steps up.
11. (13) Edmonton Oilers, 18-12-6
12. (11) St. Louis Blues, 18-12-5
13. (12) Boston Bruins, 18-14-4
14. (15) Los Angeles Kings, 17-13-4
15.?(16) Calgary Flames, 18-16-2
16. (14) Anaheim Ducks, 17-12-6
17. (18) Tampa Bay Lightning, 17-15-3
18.?(17) Winnipeg Jets, 16-17-3
19. (20) Carolina Hurricanes, 15-11-7
20.?(19) Nashville Predators, 15-13-5
21.?(21) Detroit Red Wings, 15-15-4
22. (23) Florida Panthers, 15-14-6
23.?(24) Dallas Stars, 14-14-7
24.?(26) Toronto Maple Leafs, 14-12-7
25. (22) New Jersey Devils, 13-14-7
26. (27) New York Islanders, 13-14-6
27.?(28) Vancouver Canucks, 14-18-3
28. (25) Buffalo Sabres, 12-13-8
29.? (30) Colorado Avalanche, 12-20-1
