NHL 2022-23 Season Weekly Power Rankings: Monday 1/2
By Jim Lynch
24. Ottawa Senators
The Ottawa actually had a really strong last week. They were 3-1-0, picking up wins against the Sabres, Capitals and Bruins. Their one loss came at the hands of the Red Wings. After the Holiday pause, this team has been great, especially considering they lost three straight ahead of the break. It will be interesting to see if the Senators can keep building on their momentum in 2023.
23. Florida Panthers
There is a real case to be made the Florida should fall farther down on this list. The Panthers are actually behind the Senators, Sabres and Red Wings in the standings. They are in seventh place and have the potential to go from Presidents’ Trophy winner to draft lottery contender. In their last six games, the Panthers have just one win.
22. Nashville Predators
The Predators are another team that has the potential to miss the playoffs after being in the mix last season. Currently, Nashville is 15-14-6, good enough for 36 points. Their last handful of games have been rather up and down, and they are not playing well consistently.
21. St. Louis Blues
The Blues are the third team in a row on this list that could go from playoff team to draft lottery contender. St. Louis currently sits in fifth place in the Central Division, with teams like Seattle, Edmonton and Colorado in front of them contending for the Wild Card, it does not seem likely that the Blues sneak in.