NHL Power Rankings: Chicago Blackhawks Fall Out Of Top Half

By Randy Holndoner

Nov 15, 2017

CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 12: Chicago Blackhawks center Nick Schmaltz (8) advances with the puck during the game between the New Jersey Devils and the Chicago Blackhawks on November 12, 2017 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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24. Detroit Red Wings

Previous: No. 26

The Red Wings have 18 points in as many games this year at an 8-8-2 record, but are 4-5-1 in the last 10 games. They have given up 49 goals and scored 51 goals. They are sitting almost absolutely average, which actually might have most fans happy for the Red Wings with where expectations were entering the year.

At this point in the season, there is not enough to say the Wings will be moving up the rankings anytime soon, but the certainly haven’t been the worst team in hockey by any means.