NHL 2022-23 Season Weekly Power Rankings: Monday 10/31
By Jim Lynch
12. Minnesota Wild
The Wild are 4-4-1 this season but have been playing great hockey as of late beating teams like Montreal, Ottawa and Chicago. Their goaltending seems to be under control with Fleury giving up less goals as of late.
11. New York Rangers
After four straight losses, the New York Rangers have won their last two games to improve to 5-3-2 on the season. Things move quickly in the NHL and after a bad showing, the Rangers have dropped from seventh to ninth and now down to 11 within the rankings. However with some big games this week against teams like Philadelphia Detroit and Boston, hopefully they can climb their way back up into the top ten.
10. Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa bay has won two of their last three games form this past week. Despite starting the year 1-3-0, the Lightning are going in the right direction with four wins in their last five games. Things are starting to click again in Tampa Bay with Kucherov leading the charge with 12 points and Stamkos having seven goals in the team’s first nine games.
9. Detroit Red Wings
The Red Wings are going in the right direction. For the first time this season, the Wings are in the top ten, ranked ninth in the NHL. They are here for many reasons like the great play of Dominik Kubalik on his new team in Detroit. As well as another newcomer like David Perron who has four goals in the team’s first eight games. While this team has lost two of their past three games, they have been great overall to start the year and I cannot wait to see what they do in November.