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NHL Power Rankings Heading Into Week 19 of 2016-17

By Trin Potratz

Feb 13, 2017; Columbus, OH, USA; New York Rangers center Derek Stepan (21) and Columbus Blue Jackets center Brandon Dubinsky (17) faceoff during the second period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 13, 2017; Columbus, OH, USA; New York Rangers center Derek Stepan (21) and Columbus Blue Jackets center Brandon Dubinsky (17) faceoff during the second period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports /
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NHL Power Rankings: Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) celebrates his goal against Montreal Canadiens with teammates during the third period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports
NHL Power Rankings: Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) celebrates his goal against Montreal Canadiens with teammates during the third period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports /

NHL Power Rankings (Heading Into Week 19) – Full 30-Team Analysis with Weekly Prospect Profiles, Injury Reports, Statistical Updates (Point Leaders, Special Teams, etc.), and More.

Welcome back to our weekly NHL power rankings here at Puck Prose. This is a collaboration between Matt Duscharme, Trin Potratz, and Ryan Ritchie brought to you every Thursday in which we update fans on the latest happenings around the league. In addition to our top 30 rankings, we provide in-depth analysis and feature a weekly prospect profile to help fans get better acquainted with young talent in the system.

It was another interesting week of NHL action. Among the undefeated teams: New York Rangers went 3-0-0 for a second week in a row, Boston Bruins were 3-0-0, St. Louis Blues/Chicago Blackhawks all had a record of 2-0-0. The biggest losers of the week included the Detroit Red Wings at 0-3-0, Colorado Avalanche went 0-4-0, and Dallas Stars were 1-3-0.

We had a number of top performers over the last seven days. Stars F Jamie Benn led the league with seven points in four games, Caps F Nicklas Backstrom had six points in two games, Habs captain Max Pacioretty had six points in three games, and Rangers F Kevin Hayes also managed six points in three games. Nine players sat tied with five points on the week, including: ARZ F Christian Dvorak (4gp), Preds D Roman Josi (3gp), Caps F T.J. Oshie (2gp), Blackhawks F Patrick Kane (2gp), Bruins F David Krejci (3gp), Stars F Tyler Seguin (4gp), Sabres F Jack Eichel (4gp), Yotes F Max Domi (4gp), and Yotes D Oliver Ekman-Larsson (4gp).

*all stats in our week 19 NHL power rankings are heading into Thursday (Feb.9) night’s action.

Statistical Leaders Around the League

Top 5 Forwards

1. Connor McDavid, EDM (57gp 18g 45a 63pts)
2. Sidney Crosby, PIT (49gp 30g 31a 61pts)
3. Nicklas Backstrom, WSH (56gp 17g 43a 60pts)
4. Brad Marchand, BOS (58gp 24g 34a 58pts)
4. Patrick Kane, CHI (57gp 19g 39a 58pts)

Top 5 Defensemen

1. Brent Burns, SJ (58gp 25g 36a 61pts)
2. Erik Karlsson, OTT (54gp 8g 38a 46pts)
3. Victor Hedman, TB (53gp 8g 36a 44pts)
4. Duncan Keith, CHI (57gp 5g 35a 40pts)
5. Justin Schultz, PIT (55gp 9g 30a 39pts)
5. Kevin Shattenkirk, STL (57gp 11g 28a 39pts)

Top 5 Rookies

1. Mitch Marner, TOR (56gp 15g 33a 48pts)
2. Patrik Laine, WPG (51gp 26g 21a 47pts)
3. Auston Matthews, TOR (56gp 27g 19a 46pts)
4. William Nylander, TOR (55gp 15g 23a 38pts)
5. Matthew Tkachuk, CGY (54gp 11g 25a 36pts)

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