{"numbering":"no_numbering","slides":[{"title":"Buffalo Sabres (8-23-6, 22 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_BUF.png","credit":"","published":1617553121,"caption":"

After losing 18 in a row, the Sabres have won two of their last three games and are on a four-game point streak (2-0-2). Finally, the streak is over.

(Last week: 31)

"},{"title":"Anaheim Ducks (11-21-7, 29 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_ANA.png","credit":"","published":1617592967,"caption":"

The Ducks have only one regulation win in their last 24 games.

(Last week: 30)

"},{"title":"Detroit Red Wings (13-22-5, 31 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_DET.png","credit":"","published":1617592996,"caption":"

The Red Wings snapped a three-game winless streak by cruising past the defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning 5-1 on Sunday. Thomas Greiss has a 2.01 goals-against average and .935 save percentage over his last three starts.

(Last week: 29)

"},{"title":"New Jersey Devils (13-17-6, 32 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_NJ.png","credit":"","published":1617593032,"caption":"

With the NHL trade deadline approaching, the Devils made Kyle Palmieri a healthy scratch on Sunday for precautionary reasons. He's set to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season.

(Last week: 27)

"},{"title":"Columbus Blue Jackets (14-18-8, 36 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_CLB.png","credit":"","published":1617593215,"caption":"

The Blue Jackets are 1-6-1 over their last eight games and have a -14 goal differential in that span.

(Last week: 24)

"},{"title":"Ottawa Senators (13-21-4, 30 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_OTT_0.png","credit":"","published":1617593073,"caption":"

The Senators have picked up at least one point in seven of their last eight games. They're coming off a 6-3 win over Montreal on Sunday.

(Last week: 28)

"},{"title":"Calgary Flames (16-20-3, 35 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_CAL.png","credit":"","published":1617593247,"caption":"

The Flames have lost seven of their last eight games and have scored only nine goals in those seven losses.

(Last week: 21)

"},{"title":"Los Angeles Kings (14-16-6, 34 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_LA.png","credit":"","published":1617593429,"caption":"

The Kings have five wins in their last 18 games after previously winning six in a row.

(Last week: 20)

"},{"title":"Vancouver Canucks (16-18-3, 35 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_VAN.png","credit":"","published":1617593493,"caption":"

According to reports, more than half of Vancouver's roster has tested positive for COVID-19. It doesn't look like they'll be returning to action anytime soon.

(Last week: 25)

"},{"title":"St. Louis Blues (16-15-6, 38 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_STL.png","credit":"","published":1617593528,"caption":"

The Blues have lost six in a row (0-5-1) and have scored only seven goals over that stretch. They are starving for offense.

(Last week: 17)

"},{"title":"Chicago Blackhawks (17-17-5, 39 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_CHI.png","credit":"","published":1617593564,"caption":"

The Blackhawks are 5-10-1 since the calendar flipped to March and Patrick Kane has only two goals over those 16 games.

(Last week: 19)

"},{"title":"San Jose Sharks (17-16-4, 38 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_SJ.png","credit":"","published":1617593599,"caption":"

Martin Jones has led the Sharks to four straight wins. He has a 1.71 goals-against average, .942 save percentage and one shutout during the winning streak.

(Last week: 26)

"},{"title":"Philadelphia Flyers (17-14-5, 39 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_PHI.png","credit":"","published":1617593659,"caption":"

The Flyers have a +5 goal differential in the third period. They have a -28 goal differential in the first two periods combined.

(Last week: 23)

"},{"title":"Dallas Stars (13-13-10, 36 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_DAL.png","credit":"","published":1617593764,"caption":"

The Stars won back-to-back games on Thursday and Saturday for the first time since winning four in a row to start the season. Crazy.

(Last week: 22)

"},{"title":"New York Rangers (17-15-5, 39 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_NYR.png","credit":"","published":1617593856,"caption":"

Artemi Panarin has seven points (three goals, four assists) in a three-game point streak. He's led the Rangers to a 2-0-1 record over that span.

(Last week: 18)

"},{"title":"Arizona Coyotes (18-15-5, 41 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_ARZ.png","credit":"","published":1617593974,"caption":"

Jakob Chychrun had a hat trick in Sunday's 3-2 overtime win over Anaheim. He's up to 12 goals on the season, which is tied for No. 1 among all NHL defensemen.

(Last week: 16)

"},{"title":"Nashville Predators (20-18-1, 41 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_NSH.png","credit":"","published":1617594093,"caption":"

Juuse Saros has been on a terrific run. He's 8-2-0 with a 1.26 goals-against average, .962 save percentage and two shutouts in his last 11 appearances.

(Last week: 15)

"},{"title":"Montreal Canadiens (16-9-9, 41 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_MON.png","credit":"","published":1617594125,"caption":"

Brendan Gallagher has seven points (four goals, three assists) in his last six games. He had no points in his previous five.

(Last week: 12)

"},{"title":"Winnipeg Jets (22-13-3, 47 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_WPG.png","credit":"","published":1617594157,"caption":"

The Jets have a -2 goal differential in the first period. They have a +21 goal differential in the second, third and overtime periods combined.

(Last week: 12)

"},{"title":"Edmonton Oilers (23-14-1, 47 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_EDM.png","credit":"","published":1617594193,"caption":"

Tyson Barrie has 32 points this season. Only Adam Fox (33) and Victor Hedman (36) have more among NHL defensemen.

(Last week: 13)

"},{"title":"Boston Bruins (19-10-5, 43 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_BOS.png","credit":"","published":1617594233,"caption":"

Brad Marchand has five goals in his last three games after going eight straight without one. He registered a hat trick and added a primary assist in Saturday's 7-5 win over Pittsburgh.

(Last week: 11)

"},{"title":"Minnesota Wild (23-11-2, 48 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_MIN.png","credit":"","published":1617594279,"caption":"

No team has a better save percentage than the Wild, who are at .920. Who would've predicted that at the start of the season?

(Last week: 10)

"},{"title":"Pittsburgh Penguins (24-12-2, 50 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_PIT.png","credit":"","published":1617594313,"caption":"

The Penguins are on a PDO bender right now. Since Feb. 11, they rank No. 3 in shooting percentage (11.5) and No. 1 in save percentage (.927).

(Last week: 9)

"},{"title":"New York Islanders (24-10-4, 52 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_NYI.png","credit":"","published":1617594349,"caption":"

Mathew Barzal has nine points (four goals, five assists) in a four-game point streak. He recorded a hat trick and two assists in Thursday's 8-4 victory over Washington.

(Last week: 6)

"},{"title":"Vegas Golden Knights (24-10-2, 50 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_VGK.png","credit":"","published":1617594387,"caption":"

The Golden Knights have lost three in a row (0-2-1) for the first time all season. They've scored only five goals in that stretch.

(Last week: 4)

"},{"title":"Toronto Maple Leafs (25-10-3, 51 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_TOR.png","credit":"","published":1617594496,"caption":"

After having only one win in their previous seven games, the Maple Leafs have picked up 13 out of a possible 14 points over their last seven contests.

(Last week: 8)

"},{"title":"Carolina Hurricanes (25-9-3, 53 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_CAR.png","credit":"","published":1617594532,"caption":"

Petr Mrazek stopped all 28 shots he faced in Sunday's 1-0 win over Dallas. It was his first start since Jan. 30 after being sidelined with a thumb injury.

(Last week: 3)

"},{"title":"Tampa Bay Lightning (26-10-2, 54 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_TB.png","credit":"","published":1617594563,"caption":"

The Lightning have four regulation losses in their last six games. They had only two regulation losses in their previous 17 games.

(Last week: 1)

"},{"title":"Washington Capitals (25-9-4, 54 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_WAS.png","credit":"","published":1617594597,"caption":"

After potting 11 goals in an 11-game span in March, Alex Ovechkin scored yet again on Sunday and is now up to 20 goals on the season. Could he make a Rocket Richard push down the stretch? Don't rule it out.

(Last week: 2)

"},{"title":"Florida Panthers (26-9-4, 56 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_FLA.png","credit":"","published":1617594629,"caption":"

The Panthers have ripped off six straight wins and have outscored their opponents 23-9 over that stretch.

(Last week: 7)

"},{"title":"Colorado Avalanche (25-8-4, 54 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_COL.png","credit":"","published":1617594665,"caption":"

Since March 10, the Avalanche are 12-0-2 and have a +38 goal differential. They rank No. 1 in goals per game (4.43) and goals against per game (1.71) over that span. Absurd run.

(Last week: 5)

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NHL Power Rankings 2020-21: Week 12 standings for all 31 teams