We are well into the thick of the NHL season and how things are changing in the rankings. It is interesting to see where most had the top teams heading into the season. <\/p>\n
\nNFL Spreads & Matchup Insight<\/h3>\n
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Montreal is at #2 \u2013 believe it. The Islanders are at #4! The Boston Bruins and the St. Louis Blues currently sitting outside of the dirty dozen. Unbelievable. To say the least, everything is turned upside down.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s take a look.<\/p>\n
1. San Jose Sharks<\/strong> 4-0-1 (Two Weeks Ago: 12) \u2013 The Sharks continue their regular season prowess \u2013 they just can`t get it done in the playoffs. They have yet to lose in regulation and have faced some tough foes along the way. Antti Niemi is 3-0-0 with a 2.27 GAA so far \u2013 that doesn`t hurt.<\/p>\n
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2. Montreal Canadiens<\/strong> 5-0-1 (Two Weeks Ago: 13) \u2013 are a close second but their 7-1 beat down at the hands of Tampa has to knock them down a peg. Carey Price has an uncharacteristic 3.38 goals against average \u2013 he has yet to steal a game. The Montreal offense has been hot – when Price comes around they`ll challenge for top spot.<\/p>\n
3. Anaheim Ducks<\/strong> 4-1-0 (Two Weeks Ago: 3) \u2013 Their only loss of the season so far has been to Pittsburgh \u2013 no shame in that. Goaltending issues no more \u2013 Frederik Andersen is 4-0-0 with a 1.71 GAA so far.<\/p>\n
4. New York Islanders<\/strong> 4-1-0 (Two Weeks Ago: 22) \u2013 The Isles` only loss has been to the Penguins as well. Things are going well on Long Island right now \u2013 they are 4-1 and may have solved their longstanding goaltending woes. Jaroslav Halak is 3-1-0 so far.<\/p>\n
5. Ottawa Senators<\/strong> 4-1-0 (Two Weeks Ago: 27) \u2013 after an opening night loss the Sens have reeled off four straight wins. Goaltenders Craig Anderson and Robin Lehner have a combined GAA under 2.00 \u2013 impressive. They could use a little more offensive support \u2013 their place in the top 5 is tenuous!<\/p>\n
6. Los Angeles Kings<\/strong> 3-1-1 (Two Weeks Ago: 1) – The Los Angeles Kings started slowly losing their first two games but they have been dominant in their last three \u2013 all wins while allowing two goals combined.<\/p>\n
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7. Chicago Blackhawks<\/strong> 3-0-1 (Two Weeks Ago: 2) – The Chicago Blackhawks have yet to lose in regulation and they are still, on paper, the best team in the NHL. Brad Richards somehow hasn`t registered a point and the power play has been brutal. Expect these things to pick up and the Hawks to be challenging for top spot soon.<\/p>\n
8. Pittsburgh Penguins<\/strong> 3-1-1-0 (Two Weeks Ago: 8) \u2013 The Penguins are certainly getting some good play from Marc-Andre Fleury \u2013 he is 3-1-0 with a 2.50 GAA so far. Sidney Crosby is back to his special self \u2013 expect the Pens to rise.<\/p>\n
9. Tampa Bay Lightning<\/strong> 3-1-1 (Two Weeks Ago: 7) \u2013 The Lightning put a 7-1 pounding on the Habs last week and beat an unbeaten Canucks team Saturday. Steven Stamkos has been dominant \u2013 a good sign for the Lightning but the bad news is Victor Hedman`s injury \u2013 he is going to miss a few games. Ben Bishop has a 1.71 GAA so far this season as well \u2013 Tampa looks like a complete team as we head deeper into the season!<\/p>\n
10. Washington Capitals<\/strong> 3-0-2 (Two Weeks Ago: 15) \u2013 the Capitals have yet to lose in regulation \u2013 3-0-2. Barry Trotz has these boys playing some hockey \u2013 proof is Braden Holtby`s 1.85 GAA so far.<\/p>\n
11. Nashville Predators<\/strong> 3-0-2 (Two Weeks Ago: 16) \u2013 Pekka Rinne is back \u2013 a 3-0-1 record with a 1.22 GAA.<\/p>\n
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12. Dallas Stars<\/strong> 2-1-2 (Two Weeks Ago: 11) \u2013 The Stars offense has been clicking all season lone \u2013 the Stars are 2-1-2 season and getting a little help from goaltender Kari Lehtonen.<\/p>\n
13. Detroit Red Wings 3-1-1(Two Weeks Ag: 14)<\/strong>
\n 14. Boston Bruins 3-4-0 (Two Weeks Ago: 4)<\/strong>
\n 15. Vancouver Canucks 3-1-0 (Two Weeks Ago: 21)<\/strong>
\n 16. Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2-0 (Two Weeks Ago: 17)<\/strong>
\n 17. St. Louis Blues 2-1-1 (Two Weeks Ago: 5)<\/strong>
\n 18. New Jersey Devils 3-2-0 (Two Weeks Ago: 18)<\/strong>
\n 19. Toronto Maple Leafs 2-3-1 (Two Weeks Ago: 24)<\/strong>
\n 20. Minnesota Wild 2-1-0 (Two Weeks Ago: 9)<\/strong>
\n 21. New York Rangers 2-3-0 (Two Weeks Ago: 10)<\/strong>
\n 22. Philadelphia Flyers 1-2-2 (Two Weeks Ago: 19)<\/strong>
\n 23. Calgary Flames 3-3-0 (Two Weeks Ago: 26)<\/strong>
\n 24. Arizona Coyotes 2-2-0 (Two Weeks Ago: 20)<\/strong>
\n 25. Florida Panthers 1-2-2 (Two Weeks Ago: 23)<\/strong>
\n 26. Colorado Avalanche 1-4-1 (Two Weeks Ago: 6)<\/strong>
\n 27. Winnipeg Jets 1-3-0 (Two Weeks Ago: 25)<\/strong>
\n 28. Carolina Hurricanes 0-2-2 (Two Weeks Ago: 28)<\/strong>
\n 29. Buffalo Sabres 1-5-0 (Two Weeks Ago: 29)<\/strong>
\n 30. Edmonton Oilers 0-4-1 (Two Weeks Ago: 30)<\/strong><\/p>\n