Teams #7 and #8
#8 – Minnesota Wild
Previous Ranking: #8
Record Last Week: 2-1-1
It wasn’t a bad week for the Wild. Wins against the last place Chicago Blackhawks and New York Rangers keep the Wild in the playoff hunt. Currently, they hold down the second wild-card spot. There are four other teams at their heels for that position. This week they make the New York road trip, including games on back to back nights.
#7: Anaheim Ducks
Previous Ranking: NR
Record Last week: 2-1-1
The Duck vault into this week’s rankings after an impressive showing. Last week, they garnered wins over Wild and Blackhawks on the road and lost in a shootout to San Jose Sharks. If they hope to stay in the top three in the Pacific Division, they will need to get passed Vegas and Dallas this week.