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NHL power rankings: Boston Bruins take over top spot

By Dave Stevenson

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 16: The Boston Bruins celebrate an empty net goal by Patrice Bergeron #37 (2nd from left) against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on February 16, 2020 in New York City. The Bruins defeated the Rangers 3-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 16: The Boston Bruins celebrate an empty net goal by Patrice Bergeron #37 (2nd from left) against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on February 16, 2020 in New York City. The Bruins defeated the Rangers 3-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /
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20. Arizona Coyotes

You have to feel bad for the Coyotes. They made a bold move by trading for Taylor Hall early in December. In hindsight, that was the right move. Trading for a guy early is better than trading for them at the deadline. But injuries are likely going to keep them out of the postseason. Hockey can be such a cruel sport.

19. New York Rangers

Though the New York Rangers have lost two straight, they’re still very much in the postseason conversation. If the Rangers can fix their defense and even make it competent this offseason, they could be a dark-horse Stanley Cup contender as soon as next season.

18. Minnesota Wild

Goaltending can save a team or it can kill it. For the Wild, it’s been the latter. Alex Stalock has been hot as of late, but he’s going to need to be even better for them to make the postseason.

17. Carolina Hurricanes

I like a lot of what the Carolina Hurricanes have done with Don Waddell as their general manager. But he deserves to be roasted over an open fire if they don’t make the postseason because of bad goaltending. The Hurricanes could have and should have traded for a goaltender at the trade deadline.

16. Nashville Predators

The secret to the Nashville Predators recent success? Capable goaltending. Juuse Saros has been great in goal as of late. Lo and behold, the Predators are winning games. Surprising, huh?

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