NHL Power Rankings: Chicago Blackhawks’ Win Streak Means Small Move

By Colin Likas

Jan 24, 2017

Jan 22, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) celebrates his goal against the Vancouver Canucks during the third period at the United Center. The Hawks won 4-2. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jan 22, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Vancouver Canucks defenseman Troy Stecher (51) celebrates his goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the third period at the United Center. The Hawks won 4-2. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 19: Vancouver Canucks

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Record: 22-20-6 (50 points)

The Canucks being the top non-playoff team in the West right now, points-wise, is as big an indicator as any that the salary cap is doing a fine job of creating some parity in the league. But this isn’t the kind of parity anyone asked for or wanted.