The Hockey News ranks the teams 1-30 based on a combination of last week's play and a squad's overall outlook throughout the regular season.
by Adam Proteau - February 6, 2012 3:05 PM EST
New Jersey is surging and taking a real run at the top spot in THN.com's weekly rundown of NHL clubs.
The Red Wings and Rangers hang on to the top two spots in this week's THN.com NHL Power Rankings. However, hot on their heels are the increasingly dangerous New Jersey Devils, winners of nine of their past 13 games and challengers of the Penguins and Flyers for second spot in the Atlantic Division.
by Adam Proteau - January 31, 2012 4:25 PM EST
The Red Wings hold on to top spot in our weekly rankings, but the LA Kings eye a move up.
The Detroit Red Wings retain the No. 1 position in the first post-all-star-weekend THN.com NHL Power Rankings. Making a smaller push toward the top 10 are the up-and-down Los Angeles Kings, who lost just twice in regulation (out of 11 games) in January and are aiming to dethrone the San Jose Sharks for top spot in the Pacific Division.
by Adam Proteau - January 23, 2012 3:25 PM EST
As the Wings take to a familiar spot, the Penguins surge despite being without Sidney Crosby and Jordan Staal.
The red-hot Wings – winners of six straight games – ascend to the top spot in this week's Power Rankings, knocking the Rangers down to second.
by Adam Proteau - January 16, 2012 3:20 PM EST
The usual suspects dot the top, but it's that team that's always lying in the weeds that's beginning to rise.
The top three teams from last week's THN.com NHL power rankings – the Rangers, Bruins and Sharks – have retained their spots, but the Nashville Predators are making noise this week.
by Adam Proteau - January 9, 2012 3:30 PM EST
The San Jose Sharks are surging as expected, but there is a new, surprising team, at No. 1.
The New York Rangers are atop THN.com's NHL Power Rankings for the first time this season, but the San Jose Sharks are looking nearly as formidable.
by Adam Proteau - January 3, 2012 4:15 PM EST
The Boston Bruins continue their dominance, but our eyes this week are on another Northeast team.
The Boston Bruins retain top spot in this week's THN.com NHL Power Rankings, but there's a new, unexpected team from the same division entering the playoff picture.
by Adam Proteau - December 19, 2011 2:30 PM EST
The defending champions take over top spot, but the surging Blues are making everyone take notice.
Boston grabs top spot in THN's Power Rankings for the first time this season. And the St. Louis Blues, another team that struggled early on, are doing their best to be seen as a top-shelf contender like the Bruins.
by Adam Proteau - December 12, 2011 3:45 PM EST
The Flyers soar to the top, but it's the surprising Minnesota Wild creating turbulence.
The Philadelphia Flyers are atop THN's Power Rankings for the second time this season, but there's an even hotter team moving up the chart – the shockingly good Minnesota Wild.
by Adam Proteau - December 5, 2011 2:20 PM EST
The Florida Panthers continue their surprising season as the Pittsburgh Penguins hold on to top spot.
The Pittsburgh Penguins retain top spot in this week's Power Rankings – and making a big jump are the rebuilt Florida Panthers, who go from 16th last week to 11th.
by Adam Proteau - November 28, 2011 4:10 PM EST
The return of Crosby has Pittsburgh comfortably at No. 1, but the Rangers aren't far behind.
In this week's THN.com power rankings, the Pittsburgh Penguins and returning superstar Sidney Crosby are No. 1. Hot on their heels, though, are their Atlantic Division rivals from Manhattan.
by Adam Proteau - November 21, 2011 3:40 PM EST
After nibbling last week, the Sharks take over top spot this week, but the Penguins are close behind.
The San Jose Sharks are the new No. 1 team in the latest THN.com Power Rankings, but if Joe Thornton's current team doesn't continue its stellar play, his former team in Boston may leapfrog it soon enough.
by Adam Proteau - November 14, 2011 2:13 PM EST
The Penguins hold on to top spot, but you can't ignore Chicago charging in pursuit.
The Pittsburgh Penguins retain their top spot on this week’s THN.com Power Rankings, but the Chicago Blackhawks are quickly closing in on them.
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