The Dallas Stars edged the Montreal Canadiens for the top spot in the Super 16 this week as voted on by a panel of five NHL.com editorial staff members who participated in a point-based exercise to arrive at the final rankings.
The Stars were ranked No. 1 by three of the staff members (Brian Compton, Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale). Dallas was ranked No. 2 behind the Canadiens by Dan Rosen and No. 3 behind the Canadiens and Washington Capitals by Arpon Basu.
Each writer submitted his version of the Super 16 and a point total was assigned to each ranking:
