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NHL Playoff Power Rankings: A lot of Surprises Await.

By Trin Potratz

Apr 9, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock talks to his players during a time-out called late in the third period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Air Canada Centre. The Blue Jackets beat the Maple Leafs 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 9, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock talks to his players during a time-out called late in the third period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Air Canada Centre. The Blue Jackets beat the Maple Leafs 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 8, 2017; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; The Ottawa Senators celebrate a goal by center Derick Brassard (19) in the second period against the New York Rangers at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports /

Previous Ranking: N/A (-)

Team Record: (44-28-10)

Goals For:

212

Goals Against:

214

Special Teams

PP: (17.0 percent) (23rd)
PK: (79.7 percent) (22nd)

Injury List

Marc Methot – Finger – Day-to-Day

Statistical Leaders in 2016-17

Top Forward: Mike Hoffman (74gp 26g 35a 61pts)
Top Defenseman: Erik Karlsson (77gp 17g 54a 71pts)
Top Rookie: Fredrik Claesson (33gp 3g 8a 11pts)
Top Goaltender: Craig Anderson (25 wins 2.28GAA .926 save percentage)

Player of the Season: D Erik Karlsson (77gp 17g 54a 71pts)

Ottawa was another team this year who has surprised us all. Craig Anderson definitely deserves an award this year for his play on the ice and what he’s been able to overcome. The Sens also made a ton of depth moves up front, the acquisition of Alexandre Burrows, Viktor Stalberg, Derick Brassard, and Tommy Wingels has helped the team a lot.

What else has helped this team a lot is the fact they have two solid backups in Mike Condon and Andrew Hammond who can take over if need be. And if they have to there’s nothing to be worried about since they have shown all season that they can step up.

Player to watch: Erik Karlsson

2016-17 stats: 77gp 17g 54a 71pts

Erik Karlsson was so close to finishing first in defensive scoring for the league, unfortunately, Brent Burns took that away. Now the deciding factor will come down to who will make it further in the playoffs, Ottawa or San Jose. If the Sharks do there’s no worry about erasing Burns from the trophy, but if Ottawa does that will make Erik Karlsson’s case much better, after all, he does carry this team everywhere on the ice.

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