We’re now eight weeks into the 2021 NHL season, and teams are approaching (or have already passed) half of their rosters, though we don’t have an All-Star break as a symbolic marker. This week in the ESPN Power Rankings, we’ve identified each team’s underrated history.
How are we doing? ESPN’s hockey writers list the team’s picks from 1-31 – taking into account game results, injuries and upcoming deadlines – and those results are here.
Message: Previous rankings for each team refer to our Week 7 edition, published on the 3rd. March has been published. The percentage score goes up to 9. March.
Previous revision: 2
percentage points: .792
next 7 days: @ DET (March 11); vs. NSH (March 13, 15); @ DAL (March 16).
The Lightning are always praised for their depth, and one of their key players over the past two seasons has been Ondrej Palat. The 29-year-old has already scored the first goal of the game six times this season, which is a league record for a player.
Previous review: 3
Percentage: .750
Next 7 days: @ MIN (March 10); @ STL (March 12, 13); vs. SJ (March 15).
Nothing can stop the season of Max Pacioretty (32). The winger achieved his best results in terms of goals and points per game. And he produces in the big moments. Of his 12 goals, three were in overtime.
Previous rating: 1
percentage points: .704
Next 7 days: vs. WPG (March 11, 13); @ OTT (March 14).
It’s a little easy to say that the Leafs have finally learned to play defensively and therefore can make the playoffs this year. Last season, however, Toronto went from 25th in the all-time tiebreaker rankings to second in the same category.
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Previous review: 8
Percentage: .740
Next 7 days: vs NSH (March 11); @ DET (March 14, 16).
Cannes is very dangerous at the moment and Vincent Trocheck (13 goals in 24 games) is unstoppable. said coach Rod Brind’Amour this week: You don’t expect him to score goals at this rate, but you take it while you can.
Previous review: 5
Percentage points: .720
Next 7 days: @ CLB (March 11); vs. CHI (March 13, 3 p.m.).
He still doesn’t get on the scoreboard often (due to a below average shot percentage), but Anthony Duclair is one of the top five penalty killers in the league. The doors (they are blocked at two) should come.
Previous rating: 12
percentage points: .692
Next 7 days: vs NJ (March 11); @ NJ (March 13, 14); @ WSH (March 16).
The Islanders are often thought of as a defensive-minded team, but according to Natural Stat Trick, they went 5-for-5 against the top scorer of the week. It helps when Mat Barzal does things like this.
That’s not even fair, Mat Barzal (@Barzal_97). WHAT HECK. pic.twitter.com/4hypBstME6
– NHL (@NHL) 6. March 2021
Previous rating: 10 points
percentage: .680
next 7 days: @ PHI (March 11, 13); @ BUF (March 15); vs. NYI (March 16).
The Caps’ power play ranks sixth in the league at 26.2 percent, which is about what you’d expect from Alex Ovechkin’s team. Oddly enough, the power play has been bad on the outside. So really bad, 3 out of 32 possible, at a rate of 9.4%, while a short circuit is possible.
Previous review: 4
Percentage: .652
Next 7 days: vs. NYC (March 11, 13); @ PIT (March 15, 16).
That was a great look for Nick Ritchie. The 25-year-old scored nine goals in 48 games last season and has already scored eight times in 22 games in the 2021 season. Ritchie offers a new perspective on the power play, and his biting style has earned him comparisons to a young Milan Lucic.
Previous review: 16
Percentage: .615
Next 7 days: vs. GSV (Mar. 12; Mar. 13); @ LA (Mar. 15).
This week the Blues welcomed Vladimir Tarasenko, who should really only help them in the second half of the push. The first half has a lot to make St. Louis smile. Louis. Of the 26 games, 20 were decided by a goal (not counting draws).
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Previous review: 11
Percentage points: .660
Next 7 days: @ TOR (March 11, 13); vs. MTL (15 March)
Pavel Stastny was contracted by the Jets this summer to play the second center position. The dynamic has changed with a very large contract, but it will be interesting to see Stastny make a big impact in Winnipeg by moving to the wing.
Previous review: 7
Percentage: .630
Next 7 days: vs. VGS (March 10); vs. ARI (March 12, 14, 16).
Cam Talbot has been one of the most important additions to the team this season, but Kaapo Kahkonen is also making an impact. The 24-year-old is 7-0-0 with a 1.42 GAA and .947 ERA in his last seven starts, including his first career shutout against the Golden Knights, who lead the league.
Previous review: 9
Percentage: .609
Next 7 days: vs ARI (March 10); vs LA (March 12, 14); vs ANA (March 16).
The Avalanche were unable to break away from the Central Division and continue to struggle with serious injuries. But they avoided falling into a hole with a 7-2-0 record after one loss this season.
Previous review: 15
Percentage points: .620
Next 7 days : @ BUF (March 11, 13); vs. BOS (March 15, 16).
Kasperi Kapanen had more points (15) than any other Penguins player at the halfway point of the season. And he played his best hockey since the game on the 20th. February sat on the bench. Jim Rutherford’s big purchase of the season is paying off.
Previous review: 6
Percentage: .630
Next 7 days: vs. WSH (March 11, 13); @ NYR (March 15).
This is a fantastic start for Joel Farabee. Of the players who have played at least 20 games, only Mark Stone has more points per 60 minutes than Farabee with 3.97. James van Riemsdyk is just behind Farabee for third place in the competition with 3.82 seconds.
Previous review: 13
Percentage points: .574
Next 7 days : @ DAL (March 11); @ FLA (March 13, 15).
Kevin Lankinen won the first goaltending job in Chicago, but little-known Malcolm Sabban has also won many fans in the Blackhawks organization. Since the opening night loss, Subban is 4-1-1 with a .930 save percentage.
Previous review: 14
Point Percentage: .593
Next 7 days: vs OTT (March 10, 12); @ VAN (March 13); @ CGY (March 15).
A year ago, Jesse Puljujärvi was still playing in the Finnish league and it was unclear whether he had a future with the Oilers. The 22-year-old now leads the team’s scoring list behind Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins.
I think it was probably one of the best games he ever played.
Connor McDavid talks about Jesse Pullujarvi’s improved game pic.twitter.com/LkrlK3NAq0
– Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) 25. January 2021
Previous review: 21
Percentage points: .604
Next 7 days : @ VAN (March 10); @ CGY (March 11, 13); @ WPG (March 15).
Carey Price’s problems are central to Montreal (and have cost goalie trainer Stefan Waite his job). Rookie Jake Allen has proven to be a reliable replacement, with a save percentage of .921 in nine appearances.
Previous review: 17
Percentage points: .542
Next 7 days : @ ANA (March 10); @ COL (March 12, 14); vs. STL (March 15).
Around 2017, the Kings began rebuilding, collecting draft picks and assets. So it seems fitting that the 2017 draft leads the youth movement, particularly Gabe Villardi in center on the second line and Mikey Anderson in the top pair with Drew Doughty.
Previous review: 18
Percentage points: .540
Next 7 days : @ COL (March 10); @ MIN (March 12, 14, 16).
One of the Coyotes’ surprising players this season is Tyler Pitlick, who is making his fourth appearance in the last five years. In Arizona, Pitlick will get a chance to play on the power play, stop penalties and play in the top six. He just needed the opportunity, coach Rick Tocchet said.
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Previous review: 24
Percentage points: .479
Next 7 days : @ BOS (March 11, 13); vs. PHI (March 15).
Last year, the Rangers finished second in the league, with 34 shots per game and 3.14 goals per game. They have tightened up their defense – although Jacob Trouba has not been their best defender for eight games – and are now allowing 29.2 shots per game and 2.75 goals.
Previous rating: 25
percentage points: .463
Next 7 days: vs. FLA (March 11); vs. DAL (March 13, 14).
After scoring a career-high 41 goals in 2018/19, Cam Atkinson put in some solid performances last season. He once again leads the team in goals (and leads the team in shorts) and develops chemistry with Jack Roslovic and Patrick Lane.
Previous rating: 20
percentage points: .481
next 7 days: v. DOE (March 11, 13); see EPA (March 15).
Calgary is now one of the most inconsistent teams in the league, which has led to a change of coach. In their last nine games, the Flames have won as many games (three) as they have lost by three goals or more.
Previous review: 19
Point Percentage: .500
Next 7 days: vs CHI (Mar 11); @ COL (Mar 13, 14); @ TB (Mar 16).
The Stars were without Tyler Seguin for a while, and top sniper Alex Radulov missed a month. Joe Pavelski, 36 (12 goals and 23 points in 20 games), leads a team in desperate need of attackers.
Previous rating: 27
percentage points: .448
Next 7 days: vs MON (March 10); vs EDM (March 13); @ OTT (March 15).
Last year Quinn Hughes finished as Rookie of the Year and couldn’t go wrong. This year, the 21-year-old (and the rest of Van’s blue line) has struggled. No player in the league has scored more 5-on-5 goals on the ice than Hughes (33).
Previous review: 22
Percentage points: .442
Next 7 days : @ CAR (March 11); @ TB (March 13, 15).
There are so many ways to quantify this disappointing season for Nashville. Here’s one of them: The Predators are the only team the Red Wings are facing .500 or better this season. (So far, they have split the four games they have played).
Previous review: 26
Percentage points: .457
Next 7 days : @ ANA (March 12, 13); @ VGS (March 15).
It was not an easy start for the Sharks, who were initially shut out due to Santa Clara County’s no-contact rule. Midway through the season, he brings us this alarming statistic: Vegas has as many wins (three) as the Sharks in the Shark Tank this season.
Previous review: 23
Percentage points: .432
Next 7 days : @ NYI (March 11); vs NYI (March 13, 14); vs BUF (March 16).
The Devils were a top-10 penalty killer last season. Since then, it has completely crashed. New Jersey is now the worst team in the league when playing with a man down, with a 65% success rate. He’s on his way to the team’s worst performance since the 1979-80 Kings.
Previous rating: 29
percentage points: .423
Next 7 days: vs LA (March 10); vs SJ (March 12, 13); @ COL (March 16).
Overrated scenario: Ryan Getzlaf has been traded. GM Bob Murray said it won’t happen this week. I’m tired of hearing it from Toronto I-don’t-know-what, Murray said. The only way Ryan Getzlaf is going anywhere is if he comes to me and says: Bob, can you try to trade me in for a challenger?
Previous review: 31
Percentage points: .339
Next 7 days : Against EDM (March 10, 12); against TOR (March 15); against VAN (March 15).
No player in the league has more shots (116) and more penalties (21) than Brady Tkachuk. It’s simple: That alone can get the attention of senators.
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Previous rating: 30 points
percentage: .333
next 7 days: vs. TB (March 11); vs. CAR (March 14, 16).
While it feels like another memorable season for the Red Wings, there were also some decent individual performances. Dylan Larkin’s production is not up to par, but the captain does a little bit of everything (and does it well) to keep this team competitive most nights.
Previous rating: 28
percentage points: .333
Next 7 days: vs PIT (March 11, 13); vs WSH (March 15); @ NJ (March 16).
Yes, the Sabres’ season has been terrible and their best offensive players are gone. But they were also unlucky. No team has a lower shooting percentage at even strength than the Sabres, who sit below 6%.
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