{"numbering":"desc","slides":[{"index":31,"title":"Buffalo Sabres (13-32-7, 33 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_BUF.png","credit":"","published":1619969418,"caption":"

Sam Reinhart has six goals in his last five games and is up to 23 on the season. He's two goals shy of matching his career-high of 25.

(Last week: 27)

"},{"index":30,"title":"Anaheim Ducks (16-29-7, 39 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_ANA.png","credit":"","published":1619971941,"caption":"

Ryan Miller stopped 23 of 25 shots in a 6-2 win over Los Angeles in the final home start of his NHL career. He announced that he will retire at the end of the season and his next stop should be the Hockey Hall of Fame.

(Last week: 29)

"},{"index":29,"title":"Columbus Blue Jackets (16-25-11, 43 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_CLB.png","credit":"","published":1619972513,"caption":"

Elvis Merzlikins stopped all 41 shots he faced in a 1-0 shootout win over Detroit on Tuesday. It was the seventh shutout of his NHL career.

(Last week: 30)

"},{"index":28,"title":"New Jersey Devils (17-27-7, 41 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_NJ.png","credit":"","published":1619972806,"caption":"

The Devils snapped their 10-game losing skid by beating Philadelphia three straight times. They outscored the Flyers 15-8 during the winning streak.

(Last week 31)

"},{"index":27,"title":"San Jose Sharks (20-26-5, 45 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_SJ.png","credit":"","published":1619972988,"caption":"

Logan Couture has three goals in his last five games after going 16 straight without one.

(Last week: 28)

"},{"index":26,"title":"Detroit Red Wings (18-27-9, 45 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_DET.png","credit":"","published":1619973067,"caption":"

Thomas Greiss recorded a 33-save shutout on Tuesday against Columbus but was credited with a loss because the Red Wings fell in a shootout. You don't see that very often.

(Last week: 25)

"},{"index":25,"title":"Ottawa Senators (19-27-5, 43 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_OTT_0.png","credit":"","published":1619973314,"caption":"

The Senators are 5-1-1 in their last seven games after dropping four straight in regulation. They're trying to finish the season on a high note and carry some momentum into the offseason.

(Last week: 26)

"},{"index":24,"title":"Vancouver Canucks (19-23-3, 41 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_VAN.png","credit":"","published":1619973519,"caption":"

The Canucks have lost four in a row and have been outscored 17-6 over that stretch.

(Last week: 17)

"},{"index":23,"title":"Philadelphia Flyers (22-22-7, 51 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_PHI.png","credit":"","published":1619973616,"caption":"

The Flyers' goal differential is now at -42, which is tied for fifth-worst in the league. They lost three straight in regulation against New Jersey in an ugly series.

(Last week: 18)

"},{"index":22,"title":"Chicago Blackhawks (22-23-6, 50 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_CHI.png","credit":"","published":1619973909,"caption":"

Kevin Lankinen is 3-6-1 with a 4.00 goals-against average and .872 save percentage in his last 11 appearances. He's come back down to earth a bit after a strong start.

(Last week: 22)

"},{"index":21,"title":"Los Angeles Kings (19-24-6, 44 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_LA.png","credit":"","published":1619974099,"caption":"

The Quinton Byfield era has officially begun in Los Angeles. He's averaging 16:34 of ice time through three games so far.

(Last week: 24)

"},{"index":20,"title":"Arizona Coyotes (22-24-6, 50 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_ARZ.png","credit":"","published":1619974161,"caption":"

Adin Hill has a 0.78 goals-against average and .974 save percentage in his last three appearances. He stopped all 25 shots he faced in Friday's 3-0 win over Vegas for his third career NHL shutout.

(Last week: 23)

"},{"index":19,"title":"Calgary Flames (22-25-3, 47 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_CAL.png","credit":"","published":1619974332,"caption":"

Matthew Tkachuk's goal drought is up to 12 games. He has only 10 goals on the season; his shooting percentage of 7.5 is currently the lowest of his NHL career.

(Last week: 21)

"},{"index":18,"title":"Winnipeg Jets (27-20-3, 57 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_WPG.png","credit":"","published":1619974619,"caption":"

The Jets have lost six straight and have been outscored 26-9 over that stretch. They're in desperate need of a turnaround.

(Last week: 15)

"},{"index":17,"title":"Montreal Canadiens (23-18-9, 55 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_MON.png","credit":"","published":1619974844,"caption":"

Cole Caufield's first career NHL goal was an overtime winner on Saturday against Ottawa. How fitting.

(Last week: 20)

"},{"index":16,"title":"Dallas Stars (21-17-13, 55 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_DAL.png","credit":"","published":1619975065,"caption":"

Jason Robertson is up to 40 points on the season, which ranks No. 2 among all rookies. His 0.87 points-per-game average ranks first.

(Last week: 13)

"},{"index":15,"title":"St. Louis Blues (23-19-7, 53 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_STL.png","credit":"","published":1619975183,"caption":"

The Blues have picked up nine out of a possible 10 points in their last five games after losing three straight in regulation. Are they getting hot at the right time?

(Last week: 19)

"},{"index":14,"title":"New York Rangers (26-20-6, 58 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_NYR.png","credit":"","published":1619975342,"caption":"

The Rangers were outscored 7-0 in their two-game series against the Islanders on Thursday and Saturday. They've been shut out by the Islanders four times this season.

(Last week: 14)

"},{"index":13,"title":"Nashville Predators (28-22-2, 58 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_NSH.png","credit":"","published":1619975591,"caption":"

Juuse Saros is 14-5-1 with a 1.83 goals-against average, .945 save percentage and three shutouts in his last 20 starts. He's single-handedly saving the Predators' season.

(Last week: 16)

"},{"index":12,"title":"Edmonton Oilers (30-17-2, 62 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_EDM.png","credit":"","published":1619975621,"caption":"

Connor McDavid had another three-point outing in Saturday's 4-1 win over Calgary and needs 13 points in the final seven games to hit the 100-point mark. Unreal.

(Last week: 12)

"},{"index":11,"title":"New York Islanders (31-15-5, 67 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_NYI.png","credit":"","published":1619975930,"caption":"

In six starts against the Rangers this season, Semyon Varlamov went 5-1-0 with a 0.67 goals-against average, .976 save percentage and four shutouts. Wow.

(Last week: 11)

"},{"index":10,"title":"Boston Bruins (30-14-6, 66 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_BOS.png","credit":"","published":1619975973,"caption":"

Charlie Coyle snapped a 28-game goalless drought in Thursday's 5-2 win over Buffalo. The monkey is finally off his back.

(Last week: 10)

"},{"index":9,"title":"Minnesota Wild (32-14-4, 68 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_MIN.png","credit":"","published":1619976006,"caption":"

The Wild are 8-1-1 in their last 10 games and have a +17 goal differential over that span. They rank No. 1 in goals per game (4.30) since April 14.

(Last week: 8)

"},{"index":8,"title":"Washington Capitals (32-14-5, 69 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_WAS.png","credit":"","published":1619976153,"caption":"

The Capitals dropped both games against Pittsburgh, 5-4 in overtime on Thursday and 3-0 on Saturday. They're looking to avoid their third straight loss against the N.Y. Rangers on Monday, which would match a season-high.

(Last week: 7)

"},{"index":7,"title":"Toronto Maple Leafs (33-13-5, 71 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_TOR.png","credit":"","published":1619976408,"caption":"

The Maple Leafs have ripped off five straight wins and have outscored their opponents 22-7 over that stretch. Auston Matthews is up to 38 goals in 47 games this season. Absurd.

(Last week: 9)

"},{"index":6,"title":"Florida Panthers (34-14-5, 73 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_FLA.png","credit":"","published":1619976493,"caption":"

Spencer Knight is 3-0-0 with a 1.67 goals-against average and .943 save percentage in three appearances this season. He's the real deal.

(Last week: 6)

"},{"index":5,"title":"Pittsburgh Penguins (34-15-3, 71 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_PIT.png","credit":"","published":1619976813,"caption":"

The best line in hockey? That would be Sidney Crosby, Jake Guentzel and Bryan Rust. Their expected Goals For as a trio is 24.8, which ranks No. 1 among lines with a minimum of 50 minutes of ice time, according to Money Puck.

(Last week: 5)

"},{"index":4,"title":"Tampa Bay Lightning (35-14-3, 73 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_TB.png","credit":"","published":1619976999,"caption":"

Curtis McElhinney stopped all 15 shots he faced on Saturday against Detroit but suffered the loss in a shootout. Weird.

(Last week: 4)

"},{"index":3,"title":"Carolina Hurricanes (34-10-7, 75 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_CAR.png","credit":"","published":1619977144,"caption":"

Teuvo Teravainen has two goals and an assist in three games since returning to the lineup. He missed 32 of the last 33 games with a concussion.

(Last week: 3)

"},{"index":2,"title":"Colorado Avalanche (33-12-4, 70 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_COL.png","credit":"","published":1619977190,"caption":"

Mikko Rantanen has 14 points (seven goals, seven assists) in his last eight games. He's on fire.

(Last week: 1)

"},{"index":1,"title":"Vegas Golden Knights (36-12-2, 74 points)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/GALLERY_NHL_VGK.png","credit":"","published":1619977225,"caption":"

Marc-Andre Fleury picked up the 489th win of his NHL career on Saturday against Arizona, pulling into a tie for third all-time with Roberto Luongo. Next up: Patrick Roy at 551.

(Last week: 2)

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NHL Power Rankings 2020-21: Week 16 standings for all 31 teams