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NHL Power Rankings: Pittsburgh Falls From Number One, Anaheim Surprises.

By Trin Potratz

Mar 28, 2017; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Anaheim Ducks forward Patrick Eaves (18) celebrates the win with goaltender Jonathan Bernier (1) after the third period at Rogers Arena. The Anaheim Ducks won 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 28, 2017; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Anaheim Ducks forward Patrick Eaves (18) celebrates the win with goaltender Jonathan Bernier (1) after the third period at Rogers Arena. The Anaheim Ducks won 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports /
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NHL Power Rankings (Heading Into Week 25) – 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, Avalanche F Sven Andrighetto, Florida F Jonathan Huberdeau, Rangers D Brady Skjei, Sabres F Jack Eichel, Sens G Mike Condon, Jets F Blake Wheeler, Detroit F Gustav Nyquist, Flames F Sean Monahan, Bruins F Riley Nash, Canadiens D Andrei Markov, Lightning F Nikita Kucherov, Capitals F Marcus Johansson, Leafs F Auston Matthews, Predators F Craig Smith, Edmonton F Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Columbus G Sergei Bobrovsky, Hurricanes D Justin Faulk, Blues F Jaden Schwartz, and Ducks F Nick Ritchie 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 Dvisions.

*all stats in our week 25 NHL power rankings are heading into Thursday (Mar.30th) night’s action.

Top 5 Forwards
1.Connor McDavid, EDM (76gp, 27g, 62a, 89pts)
2.Patrick Kane, CHI (77gp, 34g, 50a, 84pts)
3.Sidney Crosby, PIT (70gp, 42g, 40a, 82pts)
4.Nicklas Backstrom, WSH (76gp, 22g, 60a, 82pts)
5.Brad Marchand, BOS (76gp, 37g, 44a, 81pts)

Top 5 Defensemen
1.Brent Burns, SJ (76gp, 28g, 45a, 73pts)
2.Erik Karlsson, OTT (75gp, 15g, 53a, 68pts)
3.Victor Hedman, TB (72gp, 15g, 50a, 65pts)
4.Kevin Shattenkirk, WSH (74gp, 11g, 42a, 53pts)
5.Duncan Keith, CHI (77gp, 6g, 45a, 51pts)

Top 5 Rookies
1.Auston Matthews, TOR (75gp, 35g, 27a, 62pts)
2.Patrik Laine, WPG (68gp, 34g, 27a, 61pts)
3.William Nylander, TOR (74gp, 21g, 37a, 58pts)
4.Mitch Marner, TOR (70gp, 17g, 40a, 57pts)
5.Sebastian Aho, CAR (75gp, 23g, 24a, 47pts)

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