NHL Power Rankings: Chicago Blackhawks Move Up As Races Tighten
By George Clifford

No. 14: Los Angeles Kings
Previous: 18th
Season record: 27-22-4 (58 points)
The Kings’ five-game win streak screeched to a halt Sunday afternoon in a 5-0 beatdown by the juggernaut Washington Capitals. Nonetheless, last week Jeff Carter scored his league-leading ninth game-winning goal, while goalie Peter Budaj was named the NHL’s Third Star of the Week after posting two straight shutouts to lead the NHL with seven this season.