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NHL Power Rankings: Chicago Loses Top Spot, Minnesota Falls Hard

By Trin Potratz

Mar 15, 2017; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames defenseman Dougie Hamilton (27) celebrates his goal with teammates against the Boston Bruins during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 15, 2017; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames defenseman Dougie Hamilton (27) celebrates his goal with teammates against the Boston Bruins during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports /
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NHL Power Rankings (Heading Into Week 23) – Full 30-Team Analysis with Weekly Prospect Profiles, Injury Reports, Statistical Updates (Leaders, Special Teams, etc.), and More.

Welcome back to our weekly NHL power rankings. This is a collaboration between Matt Duscharme and Trin Potratz. 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 your favorite organization has to offer system.

It was another interesting week of NHL action. We had a number of top performers over the last seven days, these top performers were, Capitals F Nicklas Backstrom, Islanders Rookie Joshua Ho-Sang, Oilers F Milan Lucic, Columbus F Sam Gagner, Rangers F Chris Kreider, Sharks F Joe Pavelski, Chicago F Patrick Kane, Predators D Roman Josi, Senators D Erik Karlsson, Lightning F Nikita Kucherov, Flames G Brian Elliott, Ducks F Ryan Getzlaf, Panthers F Aleksander Barkov, Wild F Eric Staal, Bruins F Brad Marchand, Colorado G Calvin Pickard, and Red Wings F Gustav Nyquist all had significant weeks statistically.

This week Trin Potratz will be covering the Metropolitan and Pacific Divisions while Matt Duscharme covers the Atlantic and Central Divisions.

*all stats in our week 23 NHL power rankings are heading into Thursday (Mar.16th) night’s action.

Top 5 Forwards
1.Brad Marchand, BOS (70gp, 36g, 40a, 76pts)
2.Patrick Kane, CHI (69gp, 31g, 45a, 76pts)
3.Connor McDavid, EDM (69gp, 24g, 52a, 76pts)
4.Sidney Crosby, PIT (63gp, 35g, 39a, 74pts)
5.Evgeni Malkin, PIT (62gp, 33g, 39a, 72pts)

Top 5 Defensemen
1.Brent Burns, SJ (69gp, 27g, 43a, 70pts)
2.Erik Karlsson, OTT (68gp, 13g, 49a, 62pts)
3.Victor Hedman, TB (66gp, 14g, 45a, 59pts)
4.Duncan Keith, CHI (69gp, 5g, 42a, 47pts)
5.Justin Schultz, PIT (66gp, 12g, 34a, 46pts)

Top 5 Rookies
1.Patrik Laine, WPG (62gp, 33g, 27a, 60pts)
2.Auston Matthews, TOR (68gp, 31g, 24a, 55pts)
3.Mitch Marner, TOR (63gp, 17g, 37a, 54pts)
4.William Nylander, TOR (67gp, 18g, 31a, 49pts)
5.Matthew Tkachuk, CGY (66gp, 12g, 32a, 44pts)

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