Skip to main content

Blackhawks retake top of NHL Power Rankings

Jonathan Toews and the Blackhawks were fastest out of the gate and the first to grab a playoff berth.

Jonathan Toews and the Blackhawks were fastest out of the gate and the first to grab a playoff berth.

Meet the new No. 1, same as the old No. 1.

The Chicago Blackhawks are back on top in the new SI.com NHL Power Rankings, knocking Pittsburgh out after the Penguins' three-week run at Number 1. Chicago should get Patrick Sharp back on Tuesday in Minnesota, a potential boost to the Hawks' offense and dressing room.

Meanwhile, we had some strong movers, pro and con, on the list this week. The St. Louis Blues made a nice jump and the Carolina Hurricanes kept sliding as goals fill their net --- no thanks to key injuries and rotten luck.

Let's move on to the countdown, shall we?

© 2024 ABG-SI LLC. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ABG-SI LLC. - All Rights Reserved. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators’ opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Gambling content intended for 21+. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER.