28. Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks are no longer on the bottom page of the power rankings! The team has made pretty much every game close since losing their first game against the Avalanche 5-2. What will be interesting to see is whether or not the team can keep rising in the rankings!
27. Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus is at the bottom of the Metropolitan Division standings and currently are riding a three-game losing streak. At 3-7-0 they have one of the worst records in the league and have not been playing well despite their big addition of Johnny Gaudreau this past offseason.
26. Los Angeles Kings
The Kings have not been playing very consistent but they have potential to keep rising in the rankings. Getting wins more consistently and playing better in their own end are how they will continue to rise.
25. Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens drafted first overall in 2022, and now they are struggling at losing this season. The team is 5-4-0 and are on a two-game win streak at the moment. While winning is important, when you are rebuilding, this record might not be the best situation for Montreal.