14. New York Islanders (4-2-2)
Total points: 37
Last week: No. 16
“With a record of 4-2-2, the New York Islanders are off to a solid start this season. However, their success has been hard-fought. Despite averaging 2.63 goals per game and holding a goal differential of -2 (21-23), the Islanders have managed to earn points in six of their eight games. They have faced high shot totals, as evidenced by the Detroit Red Wings’ 36 shots on goal in the Islanders’ 4-3 overtime loss. Additionally, goaltenders Semyon Varlamov and Ilya Sorokin have been heavily relied upon, with Varlamov making 34 saves in a 2-0 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets and Sorokin facing 47 shots in a 3-2 victory against the Ottawa Senators. The Islanders’ lack of offensive production has been evident, as they have lost both games in which they scored more than three goals. If they want to secure a playoff spot, they will need to find a way to generate more goals.” — Rosen
15. Florida Panthers (4-3-1)
Total points: 27
Last week: No. 15
“The Florida Panthers have shown strong defensive play at 5-on-5, allowing only 12 goals in eight games. They have performed well on home ice, going 3-1-0 with wins against tough opponents like the Toronto Maple Leafs, Seattle Kraken, and San Jose Sharks. While they have been successful lately, it is important to address their penalty kill, which sits at a lackluster 67.9 percent. However, the Panthers have made improvements in their last two games, not allowing any power-play goals and limiting their opponents to just one opportunity each. They have managed to keep their penalty minutes low, averaging only 5:20 of short-handed time per game, but their penalty kill struggles are holding them back. Rectifying this issue will be crucial for the Panthers’ continued success.” — Rosen
16. Minnesota Wild (3-4-2)
Total points: 15
Last week: No. 11
“The Minnesota Wild’s recent performance has raised concerns, as they went 0-2-1 during a three-game road trip. This disappointing showing resulted in only four people including them in their Super 16 rankings. Their special teams have been particularly problematic, with a dismal 4.4 percent success rate on the power play and two short-handed goals against in their last six games. In contrast, they had a strong showing in a 5-2 win against the Montreal Canadiens on October 17, scoring five goals, three of which came on the power play, and two short-handed. Unless they can address their special teams issues, the Wild’s ranking may continue to drop.” — Rosen
Others receiving points: Winnipeg Jets 11, Anaheim Ducks 9, Edmonton Oilers 9, Washington Capitals 2, Arizona Coyotes 1, Buffalo Sabres 1
Dropped out from last week: Philadelphia Flyers (No. 13)
HERE’S HOW WE RANKED ‘EM
AMALIE BENJAMIN
1. Vegas Golden Knights; 2. Colorado Avalanche; 3. Boston Bruins; 4. Dallas Stars; 5. New York Rangers; 6. New Jersey Devils; 7. Toronto Maple Leafs; 8. Los Angeles Kings; 9. Vancouver Canucks; 10. Detroit Red Wings; 11. Carolina Hurricanes; 12. Tampa Bay Lightning; 13. Florida Panthers; 14. Minnesota Wild; 15. Winnipeg Jets; 16. Montreal Canadiens
BRIAN COMPTON
1. Vegas Golden Knights; 2. Boston Bruins; 3. New York Rangers; 4. Dallas Stars; 5. Colorado Avalanche; 6. New Jersey Devils; 7. Los Angeles Kings; 8. Vancouver Canucks; 9. Montreal Canadiens; 10. Toronto Maple Leafs; 11. Carolina Hurricanes; 12. Detroit Red Wings; 13. New York Islanders; 14. Tampa Bay Lightning; 15. Florida Panthers; 16. Anaheim Ducks
NICHOLAS J. COTSONIKA
1. Vegas Golden Knights; 2. Boston Bruins; 3. Dallas Stars; 4. New York Rangers; 5. Colorado Avalanche; 6. Vancouver Canucks; 7. New Jersey Devils; 8. Los Angeles Kings; 9. Montreal Canadiens; 10. Detroit Red Wings; 11. New York Islanders; 12. Toronto Maple Leafs; 13. Tampa Bay Lightning; 14. Carolina Hurricanes; 15. Florida Panthers; 16. Washington Capitals
TOM GULITTI
1. Vegas Golden Knights; 2. Boston Bruins; 3. Dallas Stars; 4. Colorado Avalanche; 5. New York Rangers; 6. New Jersey Devils; 7. Detroit Red Wings; 8. Los Angeles Kings; 9. Carolina Hurricanes; 10. Vancouver Canucks; 11. New York Islanders; 12. Toronto Maple Leafs; 13. Tampa Bay Lightning; 14. Montreal Canadiens; 15. Florida Panthers; 16. Winnipeg Jets
ADAM KIMELMAN
1. Vegas Golden Knights; 2. Colorado Avalanche; 3. Boston Bruins; 4. Dallas Stars; 5. New York Rangers; 6. Vancouver Canucks; 7. New Jersey Devils; 8. Toronto Maple Leafs; 9. Detroit Red Wings; 10. Carolina Hurricanes; 11. Tampa Bay Lightning; 12. Los Angeles Kings; 13. Winnipeg Jets; 14. Montreal Canadiens; 15. New York Islanders; 16. Anaheim Ducks
MIKE G. MORREALE
1. Vegas Golden Knights; 2. Boston Bruins; 3. Colorado Avalanche; 4. Dallas Stars; 5. Florida Panthers; 6. New Jersey Devils; 7. New York Rangers; 8. Los Angeles Kings; 9. Toronto Maple Leafs; 10. Carolina Hurricanes; 11. Minnesota Wild; 12. New York Islanders; 13. Detroit Red Wings; 14. Tampa Bay Lightning; 15. Montreal Canadiens; 16. Vancouver Canucks
TRACEY MYERS
1. Vegas Golden Knights; 2. Boston Bruins; 3. Colorado Avalanche; 4. Dallas Stars; 5. New York Rangers; 6. New Jersey Devils; 7. Toronto Maple Leafs; 8. Vancouver Canucks; 9. Los Angeles Kings; 10. Detroit Red Wings; 11. Tampa Bay Lightning; 12. Carolina Hurricanes; 13. Montreal Canadiens; 14. New York Islanders; 15. Edmonton Oilers; 16. Arizona Coyotes
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