Many players have that tantalizing stretch of games when they post a bunch of goals and assists -- or, for our goaltending friends, a few brick-wall-like efforts -- and everyone begins to wonder if this will become the norm. This could be his breakout moment, or just a momentary flash of brilliance.
It's usually the latter.
This week in the power rankings, we take a look at some sample-size superstars, whether they've recently caught fire or had a run of a couple of weeks. No doubt some of them will have turned ice cold by the time you read this.