NHL Power Rankings: Chicago Blackhawks Rise To Top Of Charts

By Colin Likas

Mar 21, 2017

Mar 19, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) celebrates his goal with teammate during the first period of the game against the Colorado Avalanche at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports /

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24. Buffalo Sabres

Previous: No. 23

Record: 30-31-12 (72 points)

The Sabres still aren’t quite there as far as being a true playoff contender. While some might look to the goaltending, it certainly held up its end of the bargain in the last week of games. Robin Lehner and Anders Nilsson combined to stop 144 of 152 shots across four games, but still came up with just two wins between them.