The NHL season is about to enter the stretch run. Some teams are positioning themselves well heading into the most important part of the year while others are sputtering at precisely the wrong time. Get weekly\u00a0NHL Handicapping<\/a>\u00a0tips from CappersPicks.com. <\/p>\n Well, folks, we are almost there! The regular season has about two weeks left and with the playoffs about to begin, a number of teams have placed themselves well with the impending playoffs while others have done nothing to help themselves down the stretch. Dave B\u2019s bi-weekly Power Rankings examines all and gives you a glimpse into those teams who are playing well and those who are struggling at precisely the wrong time.<\/p>\n Enjoy this week\u2019s Dave B\u2019s NHL Power Rankings \u2013 March 27, 2012\u2013 the number in brackets are where the team ranked two weeks earlier.<\/p>\n 1. Penguins<\/strong> 47-22-6 (2) \u2013 There is no hotter team in the NHL \u2013 the Pens have gone 26-5-2 in their last 33 games. Crosby is magic and Malkin is sensational. A healthy Penguins squad is an awfully scary one indeed!<\/p>\n 2. Blues<\/strong> 47-20-9(1) \u2013 The Blues keep getting it done going 6-2-2 in their last 10 games and have allowed four goals in the last five including two straight shutouts. Alex Steen is back in the lineup to give a lit to the offense. This team doesn\u2019t need offense when you have Jaroslav Halak and Brian Elliot in goal however.<\/p>\n 3. Predators<\/strong> 44-24-8 (5) \u2013 Have gone 6-3-1 in their last 10 games and sit tied for fifth overall in the NHL. The addition of Alex Radulov has been huge \u2013 three points in three games.<\/p>\n 4. Rangers<\/strong> 47-21-7 (3) \u2013 The Rangers are stumbling and in danger of losing their comfy Eastern Conference lead. 5-5-0 in their last 10 games has them out of the Top 3.<\/p>\n 5. Flyers<\/strong> 44-24-8 (12) \u2013 Look out the Flyers are coming. They are 9-2-1 in March. Ilya Bryzgalov is really heating up too \u2013 the Flyers could be an interesting team come playoff time.<\/p>\n 6. Canucks<\/strong> 46-21-9 (4) \u2013 The Canucks are bumbling their way through games but they do have a three game win streak, albeit a somewhat unimpressive one. Roberto Luongo has looked great, now if they could get Daniel Sedin back in the lineup!<\/p>\n 7. Blackhawks<\/strong> 42-26-8 (12) \u2013 this ranking may be a bit high as the Hawks are going to be without Jonathan Toews and Duncan Keith this week.<\/p>\n 8. Bruins<\/strong> 44-28-3 (7) \u2013 Boston have quietly won two games in a row and are now 5-5-0 in their last 10 games. Brian Rolston, Benoit Pouliot, Rich Perverly and gang are doing their jobs \u2013 it\u2019s time for some help from Tim Thomas.<\/p>\n 9. Red Wings<\/strong> 46-25-5 (6) \u2013 The Wings are getting healthy with Pavel Datsuyk and Nik Lidstrom back in the lineup. They are an ugly 3-5-2 in their last 10 but have faith \u2013 the Wings are still an elite team.<\/p>\n 10. Stars<\/strong> 41-30-5 (10) \u2013 Dallas keeps hanging around with a 7-3-0 record in their last 10 games. They are getting some unlikely production from Mike Ribeiro this season \u2013 33 goals. Hard to believe!<\/p>\n 11. Devils<\/strong> 42-28-6 (8) \u2013 are only 5-4-1 in their last 10 games but the return of Travis Zajac to the lineup should help a power play that has gone 1 for 20 lately.<\/p>\n 12. Kings<\/strong> 37-27-12 (18) \u2013 The Kings played OK in Vancouver and are 6-4-0 in their last 10 games. But they are currently outside the playoff picture and in danger of falling all the way out.<\/p>\n 13. Senators<\/strong> 39-28-10 (9) \u2013 The Sens have won two straight games and seem to have snapped out of their funk. One of those wins came against Pittsburgh \u2013 very impressive!<\/p>\n 14. Sharks<\/strong> 39-27-10 (14) \u2013 There is some life in the Sharks \u2013 6-3-1 in their last 10 games and are now atop the Pacific Division. The Sharks are much better than they have been playing \u2013 now is time to prove it.<\/p>\n 15. Coyotes<\/strong> 37-27-13 (13) \u2013 have officially fallen out of the playoff picture with San Jose\u2019s win last night. They are 4-2-4 in their last 10 games with an uber-important game against San Jose coming on Thursday. \u00a0\u00a0[ad-4437448]<\/p>\n 16. Panthers<\/strong> 36-24-15 (15) \u2013 The Panthers have lost two in a row in overtime but still sit first in the Southeast Division. They have a pretty cushy upcoming schedule which helps their power ranking.<\/p>\n 17. Sabres<\/strong> 37-29-10 (19) \u2013 is 7-1-2 in their last 10 games and they have a playoff position within their sights. They are hot and could be a sneaky playoff team!<\/p>\n 18. Avalanche<\/strong> 40-32-6 (17) \u2013 Colorado is also hanging barely but with only four games left their chances of a playoff spot are slim to say the very least. Still Jamie McGinn and Steve Downie have made the Avs a much, much better team.<\/p>\n 19. Capitals<\/strong> 38-30-8 (20) \u2013 Ovi has finally woken up \u2013 nine goals in seven games! Too bad it may be a little late. They are 6-2-2 in their last 10 games and barely hold on to the Top 20.<\/p>\n 20. Jets<\/strong> 35-33-8 (21) – only 4-6-0 in their last 10 games but still holding hope for the playoffs. The Jets move into the Top 20 mostly because the others around them have been unflattering at best.<\/p>\n 21. Ducks<\/strong> 32-33-11 (22) Dave B\u2019s NHL Power Rankings \u2013 March 29, 2012 The NHL season is about to enter the stretch run. Some teams are positioning themselves well heading into the most important part of the year while others are sputtering at precisely the wrong time. 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\n23. Flames<\/strong> 35-27-15 (16)
\n24. Islanders<\/strong> 31-33-11 (26)
\n25. Lightning<\/strong> 35-33-7 (23)
\n26. Maple Leafs<\/strong> 33-34-9 (27)
\n27. Canadiens<\/strong> 29-34-13 (24)
\n28. Oilers<\/strong> 31-36-9(28)
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