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 18, 2017; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price (31) looks at the scoreboard during the first period against Pittsburgh Penguins at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 9: Montreal Canadiens

Previous: No. 5

Record: 28-13-7 (63 points)

I mean, what are you supposed to do if you’re Montreal? You’re atop your division by eight points and have been leading it from the get-go, but there’s just too many other hot teams around to make a 5-4-1 record in your last 10 worth anything. Well … not losing to Buffalo in your previous game would probably help matters.