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SportsTips’ NHL Power Rankings 2021: Week 10

Our week 10 NHL power rankings are in the books! Who had a terrible week, who were the biggest risers and who do we have as the best of the best?

SportsTips’ NHL Power Rankings 2021: Week 10
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Mon 22nd March 2021

We reach Week 10 of the NHL season, and things are really starting to shape out. The Capitals move up the NHL power rankings into the No. 4 spot with an outstanding week. The Colorado Avalanche also moved up the rankings to No. 6. 

Most teams saw a one or two spot change, but San Jose fell the most, dropping seven spots. The Islanders also saw a significant decline, falling out of the top five. It should be an exciting week ahead. 

Our rankings are based upon a number of factors, including recent level of play, injuries, and quality wins. 

1. Tampa Bay Lightning

Stanley Cup Odds: +600
Record: 23-6-2
Last Week’s Ranking: 1

Tampa Bay remains in the top spot in the Power Rankings. The Lightning had a busy week, but an outstanding one as well, going 4-1-0. They lost at home to Nashville to start the week, 4-1, then swept the next four games. That included all three games of their three-game homestand. Tampa Bay allowed 13 goals during the week while scoring 18. They continue to thrive behind goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy, who is fourth in the NHL in goals-against average at 1.86.

It is a lighter week for the Lightning, who have three games on the road, two in Dallas and one in Carolina. Tampa Bay is 10-4-2 on the road.

2. Carolina Hurricanes

Stanley Cup Odds: +1100
Record: 20-7-3
Last Week’s Ranking: 2

Carolina stays in the No. 2 spot in the rankings, despite going 0-1-2. The Hurricanes are still 7-1-2 in their last 10 and that deserves some consideration, especially considering that this team is still without their No. 1 goaltender. Carolina lost to Detroit on the road, 4-2, then lost two games to Columbus at home, both in extra time.

This week, the Hurricanes travel to Columbus seeking a little revenge. They have a huge contest against Tampa Bay at home on Saturday, and that may determine if they are able to stay in the No. 2 spot in next week’s rankings. 

3. Vegas Golden Knights

Stanley Cup Odds: 700
Record: 21-7-1
Last Week’s Ranking: 4 

Vegas moves up a spot in the rankings after going 3-1-0. They swept the Sharks at home in a pair of games, before splitting a pair in Los Angeles. The Golden Knights had a solid week between the pipes, allowing eight total goals while scoring 14. Marc-Andre Fleury remains in the top five among goaltenders with a 1.93 GAA.

Vegas starts the week on Monday with a contest at home against St. Louis. They then head to Colorado for two games starting on Thursday. The Golden Knights are 9-5-0 on the road.

4. Washington Capitals

Stanley Cup Odds: +1800
Record: 20-7-4
Last Week’s Ranking: 6

Washington moves up two spots in the Power Rankings, thanks to a 3-1-0 week. The team shutout Buffalo on Monday, then returned home to defeat the New York Islanders on Tuesday, 3-1. They split a pair of games with the Rangers over the weekend. The goaltending for the Capitals has been outstanding, allowing five total goals last week. Vitek Vanacek is the leader among rookie goaltenders with 13 victories. Washington is now 8-2-0 in their last 10. 

The Capitals have a few days off before welcoming New Jersey for a pair of contests on Thursday and Friday. The Rangers come to Washington on Sunday. The Capitals are 10-4-2 at home.

5. Florida Panthers 

Stanley Cup Odds: +1800
Record: 20-7-4
Last Week’s Ranking: 5

Florida went 2-2-0 last week. They began the week with a 6-3 victory at home over Chicago, then split a pair of contests against Nashville at home before losing in Tampa Bay on Sunday. With the exception of the 5-3 loss to Tampa Bay on Sunday, the Panthers got solid goaltending, allowing five total goals in the three home contests. The Panthers are 7-3-0 in their last 10.

Florida heads to the road this week, traveling to Chicago for a pair of games starting on Tuesday. They then head to Dallas for a pair over the weekend. Florida has been outstanding on the road this season at 10-3-1.

6. Colorado Avalanche

Stanley Cup Odds: +800
Record: 19-8-2
Last Week’s Ranking: 10

Colorado moves up four spots in the Power Rankings. The team swept all three games last week, closing out their nine-game homestand with six straight victories. Colorado went 7-1-1 during the nine-game homestand. The Avalanche showed a lot of firepower, scoring 19 total goals in the three contests, including 11 in two games against the red-hot Minnesota Wild. Colorado moves to 12-4-1 at home.

The Avalanche will get a chance to build on that record. They travel to Arizona for a pair of games on Monday and Tuesday, then return home to face Vegas on Thursday and Saturday before Anaheim comes to town next Monday. Colorado has six straight games at home starting on Thursday.

7. New York Islanders

Stanley Cup Odds: +1400
Record: 20-8-4
Last Week’s Ranking: 3

It was a tough week for the Islanders, who went 1-2-0. That dropped them four spots in the power rankings. New York lost to Washington on Tuesday, 3-1, seeing their nine-game winning streak snapped. They then lost to Philadelphia at home on Thursday, 4-3 before beating the Flyers on Saturday, 6-1. Goaltending remained solid for New York, allowing six total goals in those three games.

We are going to see what kind of road warriors the Islanders are as all four of their contests are on the road this week. They begin the week with the contest on Monday against Philadelphia before traveling to Boston for a pair. Tuesday’s contest is listed as postponed. The team then travels to Pittsburgh for a game on Saturday. The Islanders are 7-7-2 on the road.

8. Minnesota Wild

Stanley Cup Odds: +1600
Record: 18-10-1
Last Week’s Ranking: 7

Minnesota drops one spot in the rankings. They defeated Arizona on Tuesday, 3-0, completing a 5-0-0 homestand. Minnesota then headed to Colorado where they were blown off the ice, losing the two games by a combined score of 11-1. Rookie goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen continues to impress for Minnesota, posting a 12-5-0 record with a .911 save percentage.

Minnesota returns home for three games this week. They welcome Anaheim for a pair starting on Monday. St. Louis comes to town on Thursday. Minnesota is now 10-3-0 at home.

9. Pittsburgh Penguins

Stanley Cup Odds: +2200
Record: 19-11-2
Last Week’s Ranking: 9

Pittsburgh went 2-2-1 during the week. They started last week by splitting a pair of games at home with Boston, then traveled to New Jersey where they split a couple of games. The teams came back to Pittsburgh on Sunday where the Penguins lost in overtime to the Devils, 2-1. Pittsburgh got solid goaltending all week, allowing nine total goals in the five games. Unfortunately, the team struggled to score, scoring 11 goals of their own.

Pittsburgh has a golden opportunity this week, as all three of their games are at home. They welcome Buffalo for a pair starting on Wednesday, then travel to New York to take on the Islanders on Saturday. Pittsburgh is 12-3-1 at home.

10. Toronto Maple Leafs

Stanley Cup Odds: +700
Record: 20-10-2
Last Week’s Ranking: 8

Toronto continues their slow descent, falling two more spots this week. The team went 1-1, splitting a pair of games at home against Calgary. The Flames won on Friday evening, 4-3, before the Maple Leafs defeated Calgary on Saturday, 2-0. Toronto is 4-6-0 in their last 10.

The Maple Leafs only have two games this week as well. They travel to Ottawa on Thursday to take on the Senators, then return home to take on the Oilers on Saturday.

11. Boston Bruins

Stanley Cup Odds: +1600
Record: 16-8-4
Last Week’s Ranking: 12

The Boston Bruins moved up a spot this week. Boston went 2-1-0. They split a pair of games against the Penguins in Pittsburgh to start the week, then beat the Sabres in Buffalo on Thursday, 4-1. Saturday’s contest against Buffalo was postponed.

Boston has a golden opportunity to put some wins together as they begin an eight-game homestand starting on Tuesday. Unfortunately, that contest against the Islanders has already been postponed, but they are scheduled to face New York on Thursday. Buffalo comes to town on Saturday before New Jersey comes to Boston on Sunday. The Bruins are 7-3-1 at home.

12. Edmonton Oilers

Stanley Cup Odds: +2500
Record: 21-13-0
Last Week’s Ranking: 13

Edmonton moves up a spot, thanks to a 3-1-0 week. The Oilers are really putting up some offensive numbers, scoring 16 total goals last week. Star Connor McDavid had eight points last week, extending his consecutive point streak to nine straight games. He has recorded three points in four of those games.

Edmonton heads to the road for all four games this week. They travel to Montréal for three straight games starting on Monday, then head to Toronto to face the Maple Leafs on Saturday. Edmonton is 9-5-0 on the road.

13. Winnipeg Jets

Stanley Cup Odds: +2200
Record: 18-11-2
Last Week’s Ranking: 11

Winnipeg went 1-3-0 during the week. They split a pair of games against Montréal at home to start the week, then were swept by Edmonton. Winnipeg scored nine total goals during the week, and four of those came in the victory over Montréal. The Jets are 5-4-1 over their last 10.

Winnipeg heads to the road this week to begin a five-game road trip. They start with a pair in Vancouver before traveling to Calgary for games on Friday and Saturday. Winnipeg is 8-6-1 on the road.

14. St. Louis Blues

Stanley Cup Odds: +2800
Record: 16-10-5
Last Week’s Ranking: 14

St. Louis got off to a bad start last week as their contest against Los Angeles was postponed on Monday, then they lost to the Kings on Wednesday. However, the team rebounded with a pair of victories over the Sharks in San Jose. Playing on the road continues to be the strength for St. Louis as they are 12-3-2.

That is good news, as the Blues begin the week in Vegas to face the Golden Knights on Monday before traveling to Minnesota on Thursday to take on the Wild. They then return home for a pair of games against Anaheim over the weekend. St. Louis is 5-2-3 in their last 10.

15. Montréal Canadiens

Stanley Cup Odds: +2500
Record: 14-8-9
Last Week’s Ranking: 17

Montréal went 2-0-2 during the week. They opened with a 4-2 victory over Winnipeg on Monday, then played three straight overtime games, losing in Winnipeg on Wednesday before splitting a pair of games at home against Vancouver over the weekend. That helped to move the team up two spots in the Power Rankings.

Montréal continues their six-game homestand this week, playing the final four games of the homestand. They play three against Edmonton starting on Monday before welcoming Ottawa on Sunday. Montréal has not been a very good team at home, going 6-5-2.

16. Philadelphia Flyers

Stanley Cup Odds: +2200
Record: 15-11-3
Last Week’s Ranking: 15

Philadelphia went to-2-0 during the week, but their losses were brutal ones. They opened with a 5-4 victory over New York in overtime on Monday, then were blown out by the Rangers on Wednesday, 9-0. Philadelphia rebounded to beat the Islanders in New York on Thursday, but were then blown out by the Islanders on Saturday, 6-1. They allowed 22 goals in their four games last week.

Philadelphia gets a little home cooking this week, playing all four of their games at home. They begin with the Islanders on Monday, then welcome New Jersey on Tuesday. The Flyers then play a pair of games against the Rangers starting on Thursday. Philadelphia is 7-5-2 at home.

17. Los Angeles Kings

Stanley Cup Odds: +8000
Record: 13-11-6
Last Week’s Ranking: 18

Los Angeles went 2-1-0 last week, helping to move them up a spot in the power rankings. The contest against St. Louis was postponed on Monday, but they then beat the Blues on Wednesday, 4-1. The Kings split a pair of games with Vegas over the weekend. The Kings are 4-4-2 in their last 10.

Los Angeles only has two games this week, both in San Jose. They begin with the contest against the Sharks on Monday, then play them again on Wednesday. Los Angeles is 7-7-2 on the road.

18. Columbus Blue Jackets

Stanley Cup Odds: +10,000
Record: 13-12-7
Last Week’s Ranking: 23 

Columbus had a solid week, winning both of their contests on the road. They traveled to Carolina where they defeated the Hurricanes on Thursday in overtime, 3-2, then earned a 3-2 victory on Saturday in a shootout. Columbus moved to 6-7-2 on the road and they are 5-3-2 in their last 10 games.

Columbus welcomes Carolina for a pair of games in Ohio starting on Monday. They then travel to Detroit to take on the Red Wings for a pair of games starting on Friday.

19. Calgary Flames

Stanley Cup Odds: +5000
Record: 15-14-3
Last Week’s Ranking: 19

Calgary went 2-2-0 last week. They earned a 4-3 victory over Edmonton on Monday before dropping Wednesday’s contest against the Oilers, 7-3. Calgary then split a pair of games in Toronto, beating the Maple Leafs on Friday, 4-3, then got shut out on Saturday, 2-0. The Flames are now 5-4-1 in their last 10.

Calgary heads to the road for a pair of games in Ottawa starting on Monday. They then return home to take on Winnipeg for a pair over the weekend. The Flames are 8-5-1 at home.

20. Vancouver Canucks

Stanley Cup Odds: +12,500
Record: 16-16-3
Last Week’s Ranking: 25

Vancouver makes a big move up the Power Rankings, moving up five spots thanks to a 3-0-1 week. All four of their games went to extra time, and all four were on the road. Vancouver swept a pair of games in Ottawa on Monday and Wednesday, winning both games 3-2. They then beat the Canadiens in Montréal on Friday, 3-2 before losing to the Canadiens on Saturday, 5-4 in a shootout.

Vancouver returns home for just two games this week. They face Winnipeg in both contests, starting on Monday and face the Jets again on Wednesday. The Canucks are 9-7-2 at home. They are 7-2-1 in their last 10 games.

21. Chicago Blackhawks

Stanley Cup Odds: +6600
Record: 14-13-5
Last Week’s Ranking: 16

Chicago lost all three games last week. They closed out their six-game road trip going 1-5-0. The Blackhawks lost in Florida on Monday, 6-3, and then were swept in a pair of games in Tampa Bay over the weekend. They allowed 14 total goals in the three games while scoring just six. That dropped them to 3-6-1 in their last 10.

Chicago returns home to begin a six-game homestand. Four of those games will be this week, with a pair against Florida starting on Tuesday before they welcome Nashville to town starting on Saturday. The Blackhawks are 7-4-2 at home.

22. New York Rangers

Stanley Cup Odds: +6600
Record: 13-13-4
Last Week’s Ranking: 24

New York went 2-1-1 during the week, helping them to move up two spots in the Power Rankings. They lost to Philadelphia in overtime on Monday, then blew out the Flyers on Wednesday, 9-0. The Rangers split a pair of games over the weekend in Washington, losing on Friday 2-1, before rebounding for a 3-1 victory on Saturday.

New York has four games this week, starting with Buffalo at home on Monday. They then travel to Philadelphia for a pair of games starting on Thursday before taking on the Capitals in Washington on Sunday. The Rangers are 7-7-1 on the road.

23. Arizona Coyotes

Stanley Cup Odds: +8000
Record: 13-13-5
Last Week’s Ranking: 21

Arizona falls a couple of spots in the rankings after going 1-2-1 last week. They were swept in Minnesota to begin the week, then lost in Anaheim on Thursday in overtime, 3-2. The Coyotes defeated Anaheim on Saturday, 5-1. That snapped a five-game winless streak.

The Coyotes are at home all week, welcoming Colorado for a pair of games starting on Monday. San Jose comes to town on Friday and Saturday. Arizona is 7-7-3 at home.

24. Dallas Stars

Stanley Cup Odds: +4000
Record: 10-10-8
Last Week’s Ranking: 22

Dallas went 1-1-2 during the week. They lost in a shootout Tampa Bay on Tuesday, 4-3. The Stars then split a pair of games in Detroit before returning home to lose to Nashville in a shootout on Sunday, 4-3. Dallas is 4-2-4 in their last 10 games.

The Stars remain at home this week, welcoming Tampa Bay for a pair of games starting on Tuesday, before welcoming Florida for a pair of games starting on Saturday. Dallas is 6-4-6 at home.

25. Nashville Predators

Stanley Cup Odds: +8000
Record: 14-17-1
Last Week’s Ranking: 26

Nashville had a solid week, going 3-1-0. The week was even more impressive considering that all four contests were on the road. Nashville defeated the Lightning on Monday 4-1, then split a pair of games in Florida on Thursday and Saturday, before traveling to Dallas where they beat the Stars in a shootout on Sunday, 4-3. That left Nashville 4-2-2 during their eight game road trip.

The team returns home to face Detroit in a pair of games starting on Tuesday. They then travel to Chicago for a pair of games against the Blackhawks over the weekend. Nashville has not been home since March 6.

26. New Jersey Devils

Stanley Cup Odds: +25,000
Record: 11-14-4
Last Week’s Ranking: 27

New Jersey went 3-1-0 last week, defeating Buffalo at home on Tuesday, 3-2, then defeating Pittsburgh at home on Thursday, 3-2. They lost to the Penguins at home on Saturday, 3-1, before defeating the Penguins in Pittsburgh in overtime on Sunday, 2-1. New Jersey went 2-2-1 during their five-game homestand.

The Devils continue their six-game road trip, starting in Philadelphia on Tuesday. They then travel to Washington to face the Capitals on Thursday and Friday before visiting Boston on Sunday. The Devils are 7-3-2 on the road.

27. San Jose Sharks

Stanley Cup Odds: +15,000
Record: 11-14-4
Last Week’s Ranking: 20

San Jose had a very tough week, going 0-3-1. They lost a pair of games in Vegas before returning home where they were defeated in a shootout by St. Louis on Friday. The Sharks lost to the Blues on Saturday, 5-2. That moved San Jose to 3-5-2 in their last 10, dropping them seven spots in the Power Rankings.

The Sharks begin the week with a pair of games against Los Angeles starting on Monday. They then travel to Arizona to face the Coyotes on Friday and Saturday. The Sharks are 8-8-2 on the road.

28. Detroit Red Wings

Stanley Cup Odds: +75,000
Record: 10-18-4
Last Week’s Ranking: 29

Detroit is slowly inching their way up the rankings. The Red Wings went 2-1-0 last week. That concluded their six-game homestand as the team went 3-2-1. Detroit defeated Carolina on Tuesday, 4-2 before splitting a pair of games with Dallas.

Detroit begins the week on the road, traveling to Nashville to face the Predators on Tuesday and Thursday. They then return home for a pair of games against Columbus starting on Saturday.

29. Anaheim Ducks

Stanley Cup Odds: +25,000
Record: 9-17-6
Last Week’s Ranking: 28

Anaheim continues their slow descent, going 1-2-0. They were blown out by Colorado last Tuesday, 8-4. The team then returned home to defeat Arizona in overtime on Thursday, 3-2, before losing to the Coyotes on Saturday, 5-1. The Ducks are 3-6-1 in their last 10.

Anaheim heads to the road to begin a five-game road trip starting on Monday in Minnesota. They face the Wild again on Wednesday, then travel to St. Louis to take on the Blues in a pair of games over the weekend. The Ducks are 4-6-3 on the road.

30. Ottawa Senators

Stanley Cup Odds: +100,000
Record: 10-20-3
Last Week’s Ranking: 30

The Ottawa Senators only had two games last week, losing both at home to Vancouver. They lost in overtime on Monday, 3-2, then fell to the Canucks on Wednesday in a shootout, 3-2. Ottawa is now 6-6-3 at home.

The Senators remain at home this week, welcoming Calgary for a pair of games starting on Monday. Toronto then comes to town on Thursday before Ottawa heads to the road to face Montréal on Sunday.

31. Buffalo Sabres

Stanley Cup Odds: +75,000
Record: 6-19-4
Last Week’s Ranking: 31

Buffalo remains in the last spot in the Power Rankings after losing all three of their games. They were shut out by Washington on Monday, 6-0, then traveled to New Jersey where they fell to the Devils on Tuesday, 3-2. Buffalo returned home where they lost to Boston on Thursday, 4-1. Saturday’s game was postponed.

The Sabres have a four-game road trip this week. They begin with the Rangers on Monday, then travel to Pittsburgh for games on Wednesday and Thursday before returning home for a game against Boston on Saturday afternoon. Buffalo is 4-8-2 on the road and are 0-9-1 in their last 10.

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