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NHL Power Rankings: Columbus Makes Biggest Jump, St. Louis Falls Hard

By Trin Potratz

Feb 10, 2017; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith (2) celebrates his goal with teammates during the third period against the Winnipeg Jets at MTS Centre. Chicago wins 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Fedyck-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 10, 2017; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith (2) celebrates his goal with teammates during the third period against the Winnipeg Jets at MTS Centre. Chicago wins 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Fedyck-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 3, 2017; Newark, NJ, USA; New Jersey Devils left wing Miles Wood (44) and right wing Kyle Palmieri (21) celebrate Palmieri’s goal during the second period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports /

Previous Ranking: 26 (-4)

Team Record: (25-29-12)

Goals For:

147

Goals Against:

189

Special Teams

PP: (17.6 percent) (20th)
PK: (80.9 percent) (16th)

Injury List

Andy Greene – Personal – Day-to-Day
Mike Cammalleri – Upper-Body – Week-to-Week
Jacob Josefson – Upper-Body – Day-to-Day
Marc Savard – Concussion – Indefinitely

Statistical Leaders in 2016-17

Top Forward: Kyle Palmieri (64gp 20g 22a 42pts)
Top Defenseman: Damon Severson (65gp 3g 24a 27pts)
Top Rookie: Pavel Zacha (54gp 8g 8a 16pts)
Top Goaltender: Cory Schneider (19 wins 2.65GAA .914 save percentage)

Player of the Week: F Kyle Palmieri (4gp 1g 1a 2pts)

New Jersey had a tough week 21, to say the least, they went 0-4-0 and only had four players touch the scoresheet. Kyle Palmieri carried the team offensively on what they could muster up while Keith Kinkaid and Cory Schneider played over the week.

Since both goalies played over the week, Schneider appeared in three of them and despite the 0-3-0 record, he did put up some good stats. He finished with a .919 save percentage and a 2.37 goals-against-average. Kinkaid, on the other hand, was even better, surprisingly enough, he finished the week with a .958 save percentage along with a 1.00 goals-against-average. Palmieri had the best week for the Devils putting up two points in four games while Devante Smith-Pelly, Steven Santini, and Taylor Hall all combined for three points and an even rating. New Jersey will have to step things up this week, and it may be a bit easy as they have games against Colorado, Arizona, and Winnipeg.

Weekly Prospect Profile: Artur Gavrus, Dinamo Minsk (KHL)

2016-17 stats: 38gp 5g 4a 9pts

Artur Gavrus is purely offensive, possessing lightning fast speed and dynamic puck handling abilities. He’s a player that has the potential to become a serious scorer when ready for the North American game. He does, however, need to add more size and strength to his body since he is quite prone to injury.

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