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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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Mar 10, 2017; Columbus, OH, USA; Buffalo Sabres left wing Marcus Foligno (82) and defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (55) against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. The Blue Jackets won 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

Previous Ranking: 26 (+8)

Team Record: (32-33-12)

Goals For:

193

Goals Against:

221

Special Teams

PP: (25.3 percent) (1st)
PK: (77.3 percent) (27th)

Injury List

Kyle Okposo – Illness – Day-to-Day
Rasmus Ristolainen – Suspension – April
Cody Franson – Undisclosed – Day-to-Day
Taylor Fedun – Foot – Day-to-Day
Johan Larsson – Wrist – Out-for-Season
Cody McCormick – Leg – Indefinitely

Statistical Leaders in 2016-17

Top Forward: Jack Eichel (56gp 23g 32a 55pts)
Top Defenseman: Rasmus Ristolainen (74gp 5g 39a 44pts)
Top Rookie: Evan Rodrigues (25gp 4g 2a 6pts)
Top Goaltender: Robin Lehner (22 wins 2.63GAA .922 save percentage)

Player of the Week: F Jack Eichel (3gp 2g 3a 5pts)

The Sabres have been on quite the little streak as of late that was unfortunately ended by the Blue Jackets. But during this streak, Jack Eichel also had himself a solid week as well as Ryan O’Reilly. And both Robin Lehner and Anders Nilsson were great too.

Buffalo has officially been eliminated from any playoff hope, but that’s not stopping them from trying to ruin the nights of teams that are in. Lehner played in two games last week earning an undefeated record of 2-0-0 along with a .939 save percentage and a 2.00 goals-against-average. Nilsson was just as good despite earning the team’s only loss, he put up a .929 save percentage with a 2.07 goals-against-average. Now let’s shift focus to the offense, Jack Eichel has been on fire since returning and is now almost a point-per-game player. And last week he put up five points in three games, O’Reilly was just as good with four points of his own, unfortunately, they both combined for an even rating. But now that Buffalo has been eliminated points don’t really matter to them, the only thing that matters is pride now. So now they can go out this week and try to ruin the chances of other teams as they play the Islanders, Maple Leafs, and Canadiens.

Weekly Prospect Profile: Christopher Brown, Boston College (NCAA)

2016-17 stats: 34gp 9g 17a 26pts

Christopher Brown isn’t the most skilled prospect Buffalo has but he still possesses some talent. Putting up a career high in points in the NCAA this season, Brown is expected to return to Boston College if he doesn’t crack the AHL. He’s an incredibly strong two-way forward who has some very significant offensive instincts.

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