Power Rankings: Pittsburgh Penguins get off to a perfect start even without Sidney Crosby
— -- Not even one week into the season and we're already blown away by Auston Matthews, Connor McDavid and Patrik Laine. Way too early to identify real trends, but it won't stop us from ranking every single team from top to bottom. So get ready.
1. (last week: 1)? Pittsburgh Penguins, 2-0-0
2. (12) St. Louis Blues, 3-0-0
3. (2)? San Jose Sharks, 2-0-0
The Sharks have started out as they finished last season, on a high note, with two wins in which they allowed just three goals. Their victory over the Blue Jackets on Saturday starts a five-game road trip for a team that a year ago was the league's best away from home.
4. (4)? Tampa Bay Lightning, 2-0-0
5. (9) Florida Panthers, 2-0-0
6. (26) Ottawa Senators, 2-0-0
7. (3) Washington Capitals, 1-0-1
8. (30) Vancouver Canucks, 2-0-0
9. (29) Toronto Maple Leafs, 1-0-1
10. (8) Montreal Canadiens, 1-0-1
11. (19) Philadelphia Flyers, 1-0-1
12. (23) Edmonton Oilers, 2-1-0
13. (7) Nashville Predators, 1-1-0
14. (6) Dallas Stars, 1-1-0
15. (17) Arizona Coyotes, 1-0-0
16. (27) Colorado Avalanche, 1-0-0
17. (15) New York Rangers, 1-1-0
18. (5) Chicago Blackhawks, 1-2-0
19. (13) Minnesota Wild, 1-1-0
20. (22) Winnipeg Jets, 1-1-0
21. (24) Buffalo Sabres, 1-1-0
22. (14) Carolina Hurricanes, 0-0-2
23. (18) Boston Bruins, 1-1-0
24. (21) New York Islanders, 1-2-0
25. (20) New Jersey Devils, 0-1-1
26. (10) Anaheim Ducks, 0-2-1
27. (11) Calgary Flames, 0-2-1
28. (16) Los Angeles Kings, 0-2-0
29. (25)? Detroit Red Wings, 0-2-0
