Power Rankings: New York Rangers reign, but Columbus Blue Jackets make biggest jump
— -- The New York Rangers remain No. 1 this week, but there's plenty of movement atop the rankings. The Chicago Blackhawks return to No. 2 thanks to solid goaltending from Scott Darling, which has helped power?their five-game winning streak. The Columbus Blue Jackets (yes, those Columbus Blue Jackets) jump into the top 3 on the heels of a nine-game winning streak.
A quarter of the season is complete, and parity is evident.
1. (Last week: 1) New York Rangers, 23-10-1
After sitting for four consecutive games for the first time in his career, Henrik Lundqvist proved why he still should be the Rangers' No. 1 with three victories in a row last week.
2. (6)? Chicago Blackhawks, 22-8-4
No one is more important to Chicago's success than defenseman Duncan Keith. The Blackhawks have survived stretches without? Corey Crawford and Jonathan Toews, but it's tough to imagine them winning without Keith.
3. (5)? Columbus Blue Jackets, 20-5-4
4. (3) Philadelphia Flyers, 19-11-3
5.?(4) Pittsburgh Penguins, 20-7-5
6. (2) Montreal Canadiens, 20-7-4
7. (10) Minnesota Wild, 18-8-4
8.? (7) Washington Capitals, 19-8-3
9. (9) San Jose Sharks, 19-12-1
10.?(11) Ottawa Senators, 18-11-3
11. (8) St. Louis Blues, 17-11-4
12. (13) Boston Bruins, 17-13-3
13. (12) Edmonton Oilers, 16-12-5
14. (15) Anaheim Ducks, 16-11-5
15. (16) Los Angeles Kings, 16-13-2
16.?(14) Calgary Flames, 16-15-2
17.?(18) Winnipeg Jets, 13-16-3
18. (17) Tampa Bay Lightning, 15-14-3
19.?(19) Nashville Predators, 13-12-5
20. (23) Carolina Hurricanes, 13-11-7
21.?(22) Detroit Red Wings, 14-14-4
22. (20) New Jersey Devils, 12-12-7
23. (21) Florida Panthers, 14-13-5
24.?(24) Dallas Stars, 13-14-6
25. (26) Buffalo Sabres, 12-11-7
26.?(25) Toronto Maple Leafs, 12-11-7
27. (27) New York Islanders, 11-14-6
28.?(28) Vancouver Canucks, 13-16-3
29.?(29) Arizona Coyotes, 11-15-5
