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Team
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PVS
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W-L-T-RT
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ESPN.com says
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1. Maple Leafs
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8
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9-3-1-0
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One goal against in three games makes Ken Dryden very proud.
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2. Coyotes
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4
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8-2-3-0
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Jeremy Roenick has six goals and 13 points in eight games. Can we please stop with the trade rumors?
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3. Kings
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7
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8-3-2-0
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Averaging 3.46 goals per game and giving up almost a whole goal less per game.
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4. Senators
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2
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8-3-1-1
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Whether the deadline is Nov. 8 or Dec. 4, it doesn't look like Alexei Yashin will be around any time soon.
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5. Flyers
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11
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6-6-1-1
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Where has Mark Recchi (6-14-20) been the last few years? Oh yeah, Montreal.
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6. Bruins
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17
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4-5-4-0
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They're on a 4-0-1 tear and now have Byron Dafoe signed. It's still unconfirmed, but reportedly, coach Pat Burns was spotted smiling.
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7. Blues
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6
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7-4-0-0
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Despite 3-1 week, doesn't it seem that every year the Blues are good but not great? Michal Handzus is the toughest guy you've never heard of.
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8. Red Wings
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1
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7-3-1-1
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Losing two consecutive division games (one to woeful Chicago) qualifies as a slump.
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9. Sharks
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10
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9-5-1-0
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Coach Darryl Sutter's squad is tied for most points in the league, but the Sharks have played two more games than anyone.
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10. Devils
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5
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6-4-1-1
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Money can't buy love. Saving money often buys mediocrity.
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11. Canucks
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14
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7-4-2-1
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If they continue to win the games they should, the playoffs are a possibility. Question remains whether they can play solid defense.
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12. Hurricanes
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15
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5-3-3-0
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Wednesday's home game against Toronto will go a long way toward legitimizing the 'Canes ... and winning over fans.
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13. Panthers
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13
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6-5-1-2
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Getting spanked 5-0 in Ottawa is a wake-up call. Panthers are good, but not that good.
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14. Avalanche
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9
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5-6-2-1
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Looking up at Canucks coach Marc Crawford in the standings must sting as does Chris Drury's one goal in 13 games.
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15. Stars
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3
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6-5-1-0
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Above .500 and in last place? Stars are better than this, but last year's long season might have taken a toll.
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16. Mighty Ducks
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18
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6-6-1-1
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Playing Jekyll and Hyde on offense; Capable of scoring seven goals in a game but have been shut out three times.
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17. Predators
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12
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4-6-1-0
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Three consecutive losses ended their .500 hopes. Three power-play goals in last three games (3-for-16).
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18. Penguins
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16
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2-4-3-1
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Jaromir Jagr and the Pens haven't won a game since Oct. 14 in New York vs. the Rangers.
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19. Oilers
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21
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4-5-2-2
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Winless on the road (0-4). With only 28 goals for, offense needs to pick it up.
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20. Blackhawks
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28
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2-5-4-0
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Two wins, including one on the road in Detroit, should boost confidence. Still winless at home.
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21. Lightning
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25
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3-6-1-1
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Dallas win was huge after allowing seven goals in Boston. Dan Cloutier should be starting the bulk of games from here on.
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22. Sabres
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22
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3-7-2-0
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Dominik Hasek's groin is in tough shape, but his absence actually might help the team play better.
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23. Flames
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24
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3-8-2-0
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An eye-popping 45 goals against in 13 games. That's seven more than any other team.
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24. Capitals
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19
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2-6-2-0
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What happens when your GM gets suspended for fighting? He gets a one-year contract extension. |
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25. Thrashers
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27
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2-6-2-1
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Patrik Stefan (plus-2) is one of four players with a plus rating.
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26. Rangers
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20
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4-7-2-0
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Played more than 250 minutes without a goal. With their payroll, that's about $240,000 per minute of scoreless play.
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27. Canadiens
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23
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3-8-1-0
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Can't beat the Rangers at home, allowing the punchless Blueshirts to score ... twice.
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28. Islanders
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26
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2-6-1-0
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Every time the Isles land in the basement, they beat somebody. The Rangers might be prime for an Islander upset.
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