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

No. 2: Minnesota Wild
Previous: 2nd
Season record: 34-12-5
Scoring early and often, the Wild posses a deep barrage of firepower to complement their always tight-fisted defense. Mikael Granlund’s current 12-game point streak is just one of many franchise records to fall this year, while the fourth line has quietly become the NHL’s best.