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#	Team	PR	Comments
1		1	The Capitals were dominant before the break, and only got better with the trade deadline.  They are the absolute favorite headed into the stretch and the playoffs, and three strong victories last week proved it.
2		3	San Jose has been narrowly winning left and right, but they're winning nonetheless.  Facing two tough east coast teams, the Sharks started the stretch run off great.  The key is to save something for the playoffs.
3		2	Losing a tight one to divisional rival Detroit on Sunday doesn't help the Hawks confidence.  They can score with the best of them, but defensive breakdowns and poor goaltending are going to sink this team.
4		9	4-0 since the break, 3-0 since the deadline.  Looks like GM Ray Shero may have found magic again.  Jordan Leopold has been surprisingly effective for the Penguins, and so far, Ponikarovsky has fallen right in with Malkin.
5		7	The Coyotes had a great trade deadline, bring in Wojtek Wolski without giving up too much "now" talent.  And with three points in his first two games, he's paying off quickly.
6		4	LA is a bit slow getting things going again out of the break, and their deadline acquisitions need a little more time before they can be judged.  But on paper, they're a good fit.  Justin Williams should be back soon, too, which is big.
7		5	Continuing on their road trip, the 'nucks have looked good.  They're only really slipping here because others are soaring, but they'll have their shot.  A win over Detroit last week could be a good start.
8		10	The Avs had a strong deadline day, despite giving up Wolski.  And with their young stars coming out of nowhere (Chris Stewart!), they didn't need to add much.
9		11	Ryan Miller can't do it all.  As the season wears on, it's wearing on Miller.  Though they continue to squeak out wins, the Sabres are lucky to be in such a weak division.  Watch what happens when they go to Detroit on Saturday.
10		8	The Sens big run before the break was apparently all they had, as they've struggled out of the gate since then.  Three losses last week, all against non-playoff teams, have to make you wonder.  The Northeast sure is weak.
11		12	A huge win over Chicago on national television Sunday was just what the Red Wings needed.  It needs to continue this week with two big games against Calgary, and the Wings will have a shot at locking themselves into the playoff picture.
12		6	New Jersey is, and has been for many years, a very one-dimensional team.  Until Ilya Kovalchuk really starts clicking with the Devils, they're stuck playing D, and will continue to slip in the standings.
13		21	All the talent is there, and the perseverance is, too.  Despite letting in a couple of soft goals against the Kings on Saturday, Montreal is really not a bad team.  They're certainly missing Cammalleri, though.
14		16	The Flyers really needed to make something happen at the deadline.  Now they seem like an overwhelmed army who just heard reinforcements aren't coming.  Inconsistency will kill them in the stretch.
15		14	When you beat the bad teams, and lose to the good ones, how far can you really go?  It's fitting that the Preds find themselves smack in the middle of our power rankings.  They're as average as average gets.
16		13	Adding Toskala shored up any questions about Kiprusoff after the Olympics, but there are still a few issues holding the Flames back.  They've got a tough month ahead of them to stay in the playoffs.
17		15	Dallas gave up 17 goals in three games last week.  That sums up their issues.  Until they can get the defense and goaltending functioning, they're not going to win much.  A little offense wouldn't hurt either -- they only scored 5 in that stretch.
18		18	The miserable season continues for the B's, as they just can't find the back of the net.  There's still hope though, because the talent is there.  Just a matter of hitting their stride.
19		17	Bringing in Visnovsky at the deadline was huge for Anaheim, and could help them get into the playoff picture, instead of just outside.  But three losses last week don't give a lot of hope.
20		20	The Blues romped Dallas last week 6-1, showing that there are some signs of life in their offense.  Chris Mason has done all the work so far this season, and that's the only reason the playoffs are within reach.  Now it's the forwards' turn.
21		22	Steve Stamkos is finally living up to his billing as a #1 draft pick.  The Bolts made great moves at the deadline, shipping out old talent that still had some value, without giving up hope on the playoffs.  These next 5-10 games are huge.
22		23	The Rangers may as well count themselves out.  It's time for a major overhaul in New York, along the lines of San Jose last summer.  If Lundqvist has to face too many more 50+ shot nights, he might be asking for a trade.
23		26	Atlanta somehow got better when they shipped out Kovalchuk.  Don't ask me how, but it's apparent.  Maybe some of the expectation has been lifted, or maybe they're just getting lucky.  Either way, they're still in the playoff picture, and it's not over yet.
24		19	It's never a good sign when you lose to Edmonton.  The Wild have had some bad luck this season that has only added to what would've been an off year anyway.  They're 7 points out of the playoffs, and it's looking pretty bleak.
25		25	The Panthers made a lot of smart moves at the deadline, out with the old, in with the new.  And with Seidenberg and Leopold out, it looks like Bryan McCabe is starting to figure it out again.  That's good news for Cats fans.
26		24	Columbus is unfortunate to be playing in the Western Conference.  Imagine how they might do in the Northeast Division, instead of stuck in a three-game gauntlet of Vancouver, San Jose, and LA.
27		29	Cam Ward out again means Carolina's season is over.  Now it's time to look ahead to the summer to start rebuilding what was once a great franchise.
28		28	The Islanders youth is showing loud and clear at this point.  The NHL season is a long one, and the Isles are learning that the hard way.
29		27	Brian Burke is clearly not satisfied yet with the team he's built, but it's getting very close.  Lucky for him, a lot of fans are desperate enough to be patient with the rebuilding process.
30		30	Things are just bad, bad, bad for Edmonton.  It must be hard to be a player on a team that's so far out of it, but the team played admirably in a 2-0 shutout over the Devils.