NHL 2022-23 Season Weekly Power Rankings: Monday 3/6

24. Montreal Canadiens (24)

The Montreal Canadiens were not a major factor at the deadline, and the highlight of their week last week was a victory over the San Jose Sharks. This team isn’t as bad as some others that have already appeared on this list, but the Habs are a non-factor moving forward this season.

23. Detroit Red Wings (17)

A lot of the discussion so far has been centered around the NHL Trade Deadline, but the Detroit Red Wings’ fall in the rankings comes purely from their on-ice performance. Detroit did not win a game last week and is quickly falling out of contention in the Eastern Conference as a result.

22. Calgary Flames (20)

The Calgary Flames looked as though they were going to move silently through the trade deadline before making a pair of moves late on Friday afternoon. Still, the Flames are going to have to improve from within if they want to make the playoffs in 2023.

21. Washington Capitals (22)

After losing a game against Buffalo last Sunday, the Washington Capitals picked up two wins against bad Western Conference teams. Those count in the standings, but they don’t do much for the Caps in these rankings.