I know, it’s a little strange to be reading anything positive about the Pacific Division, but in this week’s NHL power rankings, two of its top three teams have surged heavily. Meanwhile, the Capitals keep on rolling, the top three in the Central Division are keeping things tight and Florida is stumbling away with the Atlantic Division. Let’s see how all of this impacts this week’s ranks.
Mike Babcock’s bunch has been saddled as the only team to not yet achieve 10 home wins. The Leafs have a bizarre 8-9-8 record at Air Canada Centre (that’s “center” in Canadianese).