THN Power Rankings - Nov. 5

Goalie Pascal Leclaire is a big reason for the Blue Jackets drastic turnaround.

Mike Brophy
2007-11-05 12:30:22

1.    Ottawa
Spezza signed, sealed and delivered

2.    Detroit
Ozzie has been really good

3.    Carolina
Look who’s bouncing back to life

4.    Columbus
Leclaire unbelievable with five shutouts

5.    Philadelphia
Newcomers Briere and Lupul have been key

6.    Minnesota
Win over Flames snaps four-game losing skid

7.    Colorado
Four goals in four games for Svatos

8.    Montreal
Huet appears to have hold on No. 1 goalie’s job

9.    Calgary
Iginla off to dynamic start

10.    Boston
At least competitive in pair of losses to Ottawa

11.    Islanders
Three wins in four outings, not bad

12.    San Jose
Big gunners mostly firing blanks

13.    Los Angeles
Only one goal in four games for Cammalleri

14.    Toronto
Continue to be better on road than at home

15.    St. Louis
Only 21 shots in 3-0 loss to Blue Jackets

16.    Anaheim
Schneider returns with three points in two games

17.    Nashville
Things looking up with three straight wins

18.    Chicago
Nine points in eight games for Jason Williams

19.    Rangers
Can’t score, but OK on defense

20.    Penguins
Crosby starting to heat up

21.    Dallas
Stars drop three straight, including 5-0 to Coyotes

22.    New Jersey
Playing better, even in 2-1 SO loss to Rangers

23.    Buffalo
Brian Campbell leads Sabres in points…good for Brian, bad for team

24.     Florida
One goal in eight games for Horton

25.    Vancouver
Top four scorers combined minus-13

26.    Tampa Bay
Winless (0-6-0) on the road explains drop in ranking

27.    Phoenix
Win two of three including 5-0 over Dallas

28.    Atlanta
Three wins in four games

29.    Edmonton
Stoll starting to come to life should help

30.    Washington
Only win in last five against Toronto