Carter’s NHL Power Rankings-October 22: Red Hot Stars Take Top Spot

October 22nd, 2010 by David Carter Leave a reply »
1. Dallas Stars (5-1-0)
One of three teams to outscore opponents by a combined eight goals so far this season. Brad Richards has 10 points through the first six games (second among Western Conference players). Stephane Robidas has the league’s best plus/minus rating at +10.

2. Pittsburgh Penguins (5-3-0)
27 goals through eight games (leads NHL).
2-3-0 home record (one of three teams to already have three home losses).
Sidney Crosby has 11 points and six goals through first eight games (both lead Eastern Conference).

3. Boston Bruins (4-1-0)
Nine goals against through first five games (leads NHL).
One of two teams to have three road wins without a road loss.

4. Toronto Maple Leafs (4-1-1)
Only four teams have given up less goals than the Maple Leafs so far.

5. Minnesota Wild (3-2-1)
The Wild are one of five teams that have scored at least 20 goals already.

6. Chicago Blackhawks (5-2-1)
25 goals through eight games (leads Western Conference). The Hawks are one of three teams to have won each other past four games. Marian Hossa has 11 points through eight games (leads NHL). He also is tied for the NHL lead with ...

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