NHL Power Rankings: Chicago Blackhawks Climb Amid Trade Deadline
By Sean Fitzgerald

8. Montreal Canadiens
Previous: No. 11
Record: 35-21-8 (78 points)
When you think consistent 30-goal scorers, you probably don’t think Max Pacioretty. But indeed he is. For the last four seasons, the Canadiens captain has lit the lamp at least 30 times, which has helped the Canadiens climb the ranks in the Atlantic Division. Marc Bergevin has proven he isn’t afraid to pull the trigger on big trades, but he’s made some interesting moves in the last 24 hours by adding Steve Ott from Detroit and Dwight King from Los Angeles.