Attention hockey fanatics! At Alofoke Deportes, we bring you the weekly NHL ranking, where the Colorado Avalanche remains firm at the top, according to the panel of experts.
Contents
Domain at the TopRanking MovementsReasons for Hope2. Dallas Stars3. Carolina Hurricanes4. Anaheim Ducks5. Tampa Bay Lightning6. New Jersey Devils7. Vegas Golden Knights8. Minnesota Wild9. Los Angeles Kings10. New York Islanders11. Seattle Kraken12. Washington Capitals13. Utah Mammoth14. Detroit Red Wings15. Pittsburgh Penguins16. Ottawa Senators17. Montreal Canadiens18. Winnipeg Jets19. Florida Panthers20. Chicago Blackhawks21. Philadelphia Flyers22. Boston Bruins23. San Jose Sharks24. Columbus Blue Jackets
Domain at the Top
The Colorado team, led by Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar, continues to prove its worth. MacKinnon is on track to win his second Hart Trophy, while Makar could obtain his third Norris Trophy. With a consistent supporting team, the Avalanche could even surpass the regular season points record set by the Bruins.- Upcoming key matches: MIN, MTL, VAN, and NYI.
Ranking Movements
This week, the ranking shows significant changes. The Tampa Bay Lightning, Minnesota Wild, and Los Angeles Kings move up positions, while the Pittsburgh Penguins, Winnipeg Jets, and Chicago Blackhawks go down.Reasons for Hope
We analyze each team and highlight their strengths and reasons for optimism, based on the season’s analysis.2. Dallas Stars
The Stars, with a points percentage of 70.8%, remain strong. Their game efficiency and the second-best power play in the NHL are key.- Upcoming matches: UTA, OTT, NYR, and NJ.
3. Carolina Hurricanes
The Hurricanes, with a points percentage of 65.2%, stand out for their solid defense and an impressive offensive attack, led by Seth Jarvis and Sebastian Aho.- Upcoming matches: WPG, CGY, and TOR.
4. Anaheim Ducks
The Ducks, with a point percentage of 63%, are showing promising performance, especially with the scoring pace of Leo Carlsson, who could have one of the best individual seasons in team history.- Upcoming matches: LA, CHI, STL, and UTA.
5. Tampa Bay Lightning
The Lightning, with a point percentage of 65.2%, demonstrate their adaptability and constant danger. With Jake Guentzel and Nikita Kucherov leading the offense, and a solid defense, they remain a team to be reckoned with.- Upcoming games: DET, NYR, NYI, and PIT.
6. New Jersey Devils
The Devils, with a points percentage of 67.4%, have a stellar offense and a solid goaltending led by Jake Allen. Simon Nemec has proven his worth on defense.- Upcoming games: BUF, PHI, CBJ, and DAL.
7. Vegas Golden Knights
The Golden Knights, with a points percentage of 60.9%, maintain their defensive consistency and scoring ability, despite the absences.- Upcoming matches: MTL, SJ and CHI.
8. Minnesota Wild
The Wild, with a point percentage of 62.5%, benefit from consistency in their lineup, which positively impacts their defense.- Upcoming matches: COL, BUF, EDM, and CGY.
9. Los Angeles Kings
The Kings, with a point percentage of 60.9%, have demonstrated defensive solidity, which allows them to compete in close games.- Upcoming games: ANA, VAN, WSH, and CHI.
10. New York Islanders
The Islanders, with a points percentage of 58.3%, stand out for the performance of Matthew Schaefer and Maxim Shabanov, young prospects who bring energy to the team.- Upcoming games: PHI, WSH, TB, and COL.
11. Seattle Kraken
The Kraken, with a point percentage of 60.9%, stand out for their excellent save percentage and a solid defensive structure.- Upcoming matches: EDM and EDM.
12. Washington Capitals
The Capitals, with a points percentage of 58.3%, have the experience of Alex Ovechkin and the contribution of other key veterans, in addition to an outstanding performance in goal.- Upcoming matches: TOR, NYI, LA, and SJ.
13. Utah Mammoth
The Utah Mammoth, with a point percentage of 56.3%, have demonstrated good performance, especially in defense and in the ability to score goals.- Upcoming matches: DAL, STL, SJ, and ANA.
14. Detroit Red Wings
The Red Wings, with a points percentage of 56.3%, are having their best start in a decade, thanks to teamwork and the vision of GM Steve Yzerman.- Upcoming games: TB, BOS, BOS, and CBJ.
15. Pittsburgh Penguins
The Penguins, with a points percentage of 61.4%, have undergone a transformation under the direction of Dan Muse, showcasing offensive play and an improvement in the goal.- Upcoming games: CBJ, TOR, PH and TB.
16. Ottawa Senators
The Senators, with a points percentage of 60.9%, have improved their defense and found consistency in their offense, highlighting key players like Drake Batherson and Tim Stutzle.- Upcoming matches: STL, DAL, MTL, and NYR.
17. Montreal Canadiens
The Canadiens, with a points percentage of 61.4%, have found in Jakub Dobes a solid base in goal, which has boosted their performance, along with a more consistent defense.- Upcoming games: VGK, COL, OTT, and WPG.
18. Winnipeg Jets
The Jets, with a point percentage of 54.6%, possess great scoring ability and versatility in their lines, allowing them to compete despite potential absences.- Upcoming matches: CAR, NSH, BUF, and MTL.
19. Florida Panthers
The Panthers, with a point percentage of 54.4%, have shown resilience and depth, adapting to injuries and relying on the leadership of Brad Marchand.- Upcoming games: CGY, TOR, and NSH.
20. Chicago Blackhawks
The Blackhawks, with a points percentage of 54.4%, have seen how expectations for Connor Bedard have changed, and their performance in goal suggests a significant transformation.- Upcoming games: NSH, ANA, VGK, and LA.
21. Philadelphia Flyers
The Flyers, with a points percentage of 61.4%, have achieved positive results thanks to their solid defense and effective penalty play, with key players like Dan Vladar and Travis Sanheim.- Upcoming games: NYI, NJ, PIT, and BUF.
22. Boston Bruins
The Bruins, with a points percentage of 56%, have implemented an effective defensive strategy, relying on the support of Jeremy Swayman and the performance of key players in the attack.- Upcoming games: NYR, DET, DET and STL.
23. San Jose Sharks
The Sharks, with a points percentage of 52.1%, show progress with their young core and the contribution of their veterans, with Macklin Celebrini as a key figure.- Upcoming games: VAN, VGK, UTA, and WSH.
24. Columbus Blue Jackets
The Blue Jackets, with a points percentage of 54.2%, rely on the leadership of Zach Werenski and the promising performance of young talents in the attack.- Upcoming matches: PIT, NJ, DET…
