NHL Power Rankings: Same Two Teams On Top

By Gail Kauchak

Dec 13, 2016

Dec 12, 2016; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price (31) makes a save against Boston Bruins as defenseman Shea Weber (6) defends and right wing David Backes (42) during the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports /

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In this week’s edition of the NHL Power Rankings, the standings are starting to get interesting.

Most all of the NHL teams are right around the 30-game mark. This is about the time that people start to take a little more of an interest in the standings and the rankings. After all, we’re closing in on half the season. 2016 is coming to a close, and a new year is about to begin. Every day and every game gets us that much closer to April and the playoffs.

With that being said, let’s take a look at this week’s power rankings.