Nashville Predators: Time to bring back the Power Rankings.
Top two teams in Western Conference
#2 – Nashville Predators
Last Ranking: #1
Record: 33-12-9, 75 points
Last week was a rough time to watch the Predators. Four games on the road, and all went into overtime. Still, the team has produced points in 14 of their last 15 games. This push places Nashville at the top of the Central Division. It is not a comfortable lead, as the Jets are breathing down the Predators’ neck. But, there is no team in the Western Conference whose full lineup is available. No injuries or suspension……knock on wood.
#1 – Vegas Golden Knights
Last Ranking: #3
Record: 36-15-4, 76 points
It doesn’t look like Vegas is going anywhere anytime soon. Who would have thought the Golden Knights would be the best team in the Western Conference. That being said, the last 10 games shown Vegas to be a bit wobbly. Losses to the New York Islanders, Wild, Penguins, and Philadelphia Flyers taint their recent play. Two of those were on home ice. Marc-Andre Fleury has played excellent hockey, but Malcolm Subban is now out of the lineup. Add the fact they have five other injured players, Vegas could falter a bit. Still, they are the best in the West.