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NHL Power Rankings: Same Two Teams On Top

By Gail Kauchak
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
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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Dec 11, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Rangers goaltender Antti Raanta (32) makes a save as New Jersey Devils rifght wing Devante Smith-Pelly (25) looks for a rebound during the third period at Madison Square Garden. The Rangers won 5-0. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Rangers goaltender Antti Raanta (32) makes a save as New Jersey Devils rifght wing Devante Smith-Pelly (25) looks for a rebound during the third period at Madison Square Garden. The Rangers won 5-0. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 17:  New Jersey Devils

Previous:  19th

Season Record:  12-10-6

The Devils have lost three games in a row, including a 5-0 shutout to the New York Rangers on Sunday.  They also endured their first home regulation loss to the St. Louis Blues (4-1) on Friday night.

This is still a very well balanced team all the way around, from forwards to defense to goaltending.  I wouldn’t count them out by any means, but they are definitely in a slump right now.

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