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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Dec 11, 2016; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Minnesota Wild forward Nino Niederreiter (22) celebrates his goal in the second period against the St Louis Blues at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 11: Minnesota Wild

Previous: 13th

Season Record: 15-8-4

Minnesota is a bit of a surprise this year. They are currently third place in the Central Division, and have recently been winning a lot of close games (the last four to be exact). This is the longest winning streak they’ve had all season. The team has acquired at least one point in nine of the past 10 games.