NHL Power Rankings (Heading into Week 13) – Columbus Blue Jackets Continue to Hold Top Spot with Continued Perfection, Flames Jump Nine Spots as They Ride the New Hot Hand in Brian Elliott, New York Rangers Climb Five Spots to Get Back in the Top 10, While Los Angeles Rises Four Spots After a Solid Two-Week Stretch
Welcome back to our weekly NHL power rankings here at Puck Prose. This a duel collaboration between Matt Duscharme 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.
We hope our readers had a great holiday break/New Year. After taking a week off from our NHL power rankings due to a shortened schedule, we’re back at it again heading into week 13.
In this week’s NHL power rankings, Columbus remains on top as they take their 16-game winning streak into Washington on Thursday night. With a win, the Blue Jackets would tie the 92-93 Penguins for the all-time record.
Calgary made the most movement thanks to a new hot hand between the pipes. Following a nice stretch by Chad Johnson, Brian Elliott decided to step up and in turn has received the bulk of starts lately.
The Rangers climbed five spots after finding their scoring touch again and have found a home back in the top 10. Los Angeles also climbed four spots thanks to consistent solid play from veteran netminder Peter Budaj.
*all stats in our week 13 NHL power rankings are heading into Thursday (Jan.5) night’s action.
Statistical Leaders Around the League
Top 5 Forwards
1. Connor McDavid, EDM (39gp 14g 29a 43pts)
1. Evgeni Malkin, PIT (38gp 16g 27a 43pts)
3. Sidney Crosby, PIT (32gp 26g 16a 42pts)
4. Vladimir Tarasenko, STL (38gp 18g 23a 41pts)
5. Artemi Panarin, CHI (40gp 15g 24a 39pts)
5. Tyler Seguin, DAL (39gp 14g 25a 39pts
Top 5 Defensemen
1. Brent Burns, SJ (38gp 15g 20a 35pts)
1. Victor Hedman, TB (39gp 7g 28a 35pts)
3. Erik Karlsson, OTT (37gp 7g 25a 32pts)
4. Duncan Keith, CHI (40gp 1g 25a 26pts)
5. Rasmus Ristolainen, BUF (37gp 3g 22a 25pts)
5. Zach Werenski, CLB (36gp 6g 19a 25pts)
5. Ryan McDonagh, NYR (40gp 2g 23a 25pts)
Top 5 Rookies
1. Patrik Laine, WPG (41gp 21g 15a 36pts)
2. Auston Matthews, TOR (37gp 20g 14a 34pts)
3. Mitch Marner, TOR (37gp 10g 19a 29pts)
4. William Nylander, TOR (36gp 8g 18a 26pts)
5. Zach Werenski (D), CLB (30gp 6g 15a 21pts)