Only two weeks remain until the end 2022 NHL trade deadlineGMs closely monitor their teams to decide whether or not to trade away or add players before the playoff rush.
Talking of the schedule, we identified a particularly difficult stretch for each club between now – the week of the NHL power ranking. end of the regular season.
How do we rank?A panel of ESPN analysts, reporters, commentators and editors rates the teams against each other, taking into account injuries, game results and the upcoming schedule. The results are then tabulated and produced this list.
Notice: The previous ranking of each team is based on the March 2nd edition. Points paces will be determined after Tuesday's games.
Previous ranking: 1
Points percentage 0.750
Next seven days: @ CAR (March 10), vs. CGY (March 13), @ LA (March 15)
Attention: March 27-April 5, 2005. Five teams. 10 days. It doesn’t sound too daunting. It sounds easy, until you realize that Colorado faces Minnesota and Calgary on the road. San Jose welcomes Colorado and then takes on a home and home against Sidney CrosbyAnd the Penguins. There are potential teams and contenders. It's tough sledding.
Previous ranking: 3
Points percentage 0.728
Next seven days: vs. PHI (March 10), @ LA (March 13), @ SJ (March 15)
Take Care: March 13-27. There will be no home cooking for two weeks (checks notes). If you have won more games in your barn than any other person this season. Amazing. The Panthers will face stiff competition on that stretch. Florida will travel west to San Jose, Anaheim, L.A. and Vegas before heading north to Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto.
Previous ranking: 2
Points percentage 0.741
Next seven days: vs. COL (March 10), vs. PHI (March 12), @ PIT (March 13)
Take Care: March 20-29. It's not ideal to see Tampa Bay twice in a short time. This is not ideal. Carolina faces a daunting task in coming up with new games every night. What's the stretch? The Rangers Lightning and Stars at Home, followed by Blues, Capitals and Lightning (again!) on the road. All playoff teams. All the time.
Previous ranking: 4
Points percentage 0.714
Next seven days: @ CGY (March 10), @ EDM (March 12), @ VAN (March 13)
Take Care: April 4-14. The NHL playoff race remains tight at the time of writing. If this holds, Tampa will be in for a thrilling stretch through April. The Lightning kick it off at home against Atlantic Division rival Toronto. From there, they will continue to play with Washington, Boston Buffalo, Dallas, Anaheim and Dallas. The Sabres are not an easy opponent, and all should be fighting for their position or just to survive. Fun!
Previous ranking: 5
Points percentage 0.670
Next seven days: vs. TB (March 10), vs. DET (March 12), @ COL (March 13)
Attention: March 26-April 6,. There is nothing like another chapter of the Battle of Alberta to start a difficult run. The Flames host Edmonton and then move on to Colorado, Los Angeles, and St. Louis. They then travel down to SoCal for visits to the Kings and Ducks. This is a heavyweight schedule.
Previous ranking: 8
Points percentage 0.675
Next seven days: @ STL (March 10), @ DAL (March 12), vs. ANA (March 15)
Beware: March 19-29. What team would like to play Tampa and Carolina back-toback on the road? Pure stress. After that, the Rangers fought through it and hit Tri-State rivals New Jersey on their way home. Then, they took two more tilts against Pittsburgh in five days. You can also find the fierce Sabres in there. Oof!
Previous ranking: 6
Points percentage 0.684
Next seven days: vs. ARI (March 10), @ BUF (March 13), vs. DAL (March 15)
Attention: March 27-April 7, 2007. This block is longer than usual, but it is difficult to highlight for the Leafs. Florida twice. Boston, Tampa and Dallas are all there (all on-the-road). There was also Winnipeg and Philadelphia. It's been a difficult 12 days, which could significantly impact where Toronto finishes in the playoff picture.
Previous ranking: 10
Points percentage 0.664
Next seven days:vs. VGK, March 11, vs. CAR (March 13), @ NSH (March 15)
Take care: March 29-April 9.. Send your positive vibes to Penguins right away. Their worst block begins against the Rangers and flows into road games at Wild and Avalanche. This is followed by another meeting between the Avs and Rangers and then ends against the rival Caps. It's the stuff of nightmares! It's also entertaining hockey.
Previous ranking: 7
Points percentage 0.634
Next seven days: vs. NYR (March 10), @ NSH (March 12), vs. WPG (March 13)
Take care: March 10-22. The Blues are jumping right in here! To start, the fiery Rangers are in town. Then, St. Louis faces Central Division foes (Nashville/Winnipeg) and Metropolitan contenders(Pittsburgh/Columbus and Washington). It's good that they are getting through the toughest stretch early.
Previous ranking: 14
Points percentage 0.612
Next seven days: vs. SJ (March 10), @ SJ (March 12), vs. FLA (March 13), vs. COL (March 15)
Take care: March 10-19. If San Jose keeps winning, there is a possibility it could reach the playoffs. Strangely, the Kings have three games in a single week against their (desperately) Pacific Division rivals. L.A. must also contend with Florida and Colorado, which are just below them in the standings. Get ready to get your feet wet.
Previous ranking: 17
Points percentage 0.598
Next seven days: vs. NYR (March 12), @ TOR (March 15)
Take care: March 15-24. This season, Dallas hasn’t been a great team on the road. Stars are down to 13 home games. This extended road trip, which begins in Toronto, will take them through Montreal, Washington, Washington, Carolina and include a home match against Edmonton. All teams are competing for postseason positions or serious pride.
Previous ranking: 11
Points percentage 0.640
Next seven days: vs. CHI (March 10), vs. ARI (March 12), @ CHI (March 15)
Attention: April 19-29. The Bruins will sprint to the finish. Let's break it down. We will be dropping in on St. Louis, Pittsburgh, and back to Montreal to welcome the Rangers. Then, we will head to Toronto to wrap things up. This is a long 11-day stretch that will lead into the postseason.
Previous ranking: 12
Points percentage 0.586
Next seven days: @ BUF (March 10), @ PIT (March 11), @ CBJ (March 13), @ WPG (March 15)
Attention: March 17-24. While Vegas will be able to deal with many Pacific Division clubs later in its schedule, it will also have to deal with other difficult-to-handle opponents. Los Angeles and Florida enter the Fortress first. The Golden Knights then get back-to-back wins at Minnesota and Winnipeg. Nashville is just a few hours away. This was an extremely long stretch.
Previous ranking: 13
Points percentage 0.607
Next seven days: vs. ANA (March 10), vs. STL (March 12), @ MIN (March 13), vs. PIT (March 15).
Attention: April 17-28. Nashville is currently on a postseason bubble. There's a storm coming. It would be wise to give yourself some breathing space for the next month. Six of the Predators’ final seven games will be against top-tier clubs. They'll cycle through St. Louis (on the roads), Calgary, Tampa (on a road), Minnesota and Calgary as well as a trip to Colorado. This is a difficult road to travel in a playoff push.
Previous ranking: 16
Points percentage 0.612
Next seven days: @ EDM (March 9), @ VAN (March 11), vs. NYI (March 15)
Attention: March 28-April 10, 2010. Washington has had a rough start to calendar 2022. The Capitals have a five-game schedule in April that includes games against Carolina, Minnesota Tampa, Boston, and Boston at home. Plus, a trip with the Penguins. This is a test of Washington's playoff readiness. No question.
Previous ranking: 9
Points percentage 0.627
Next seven days: @ DET (March 10), @ CBJ (March 11), vs. NSH (March 13)
Take care: April 2-12. The Wild's schedule is very fast-paced, to be fair. The early days of April can be difficult for a team that has been inconsistent away from home. Minnesota makes an East Coast trip through Washington and Carolina, stopping to visit division rivals Nashville, St. Louis and then returns home to face Los Angeles and Edmonton. Heavy travel, heavy competition.
Previous ranking: 15
Points percentage 0.561
Next seven days: vs. WSH (March 9), vs. TB (March 12), vs. DET (March 15)
Take Care: April 3-16. So. Much. Jockeying! Edmonton has made a comeback into the postseason picture. The first month of April could be the final straw, depending on how the Oilers do. It's an exciting trip through Anaheim San Jose and L.A. before heading to Nevada, Minnesota and Nashville. Many key points are up for grabs.
Previous ranking: 21
Points percentage 0.534
Next seven days:@ NSH (10 March), @ NJ (12 March), @ NYI (13 March), @ NYR (15 March)
Attention: April 3-14. Anaheim has been gradually losing ground in the playoff race. Keep an eye on this schedule to see if Anaheim is still in the playoff race by April. The Ducks begin the Pacific against Edmonton and Calgary and then travel to Philadelphia, Carolina and Florida. Anaheim will be hosting some big hitters with a lot at stake.
Previous ranking: 19
Points percentage 0.544
Next seven days:vs. MTL, vs. WSH(March 11), vs. TB (33/13), vs. NJ (5/5)
Attention: March 23-30. Hope Vancouver has a steady supply of Central contenders. A four-game road swing through Colorado, Minnesota, Dallas, and St. Louis will test the Canucks' ability to climb the standings. The Canucks will also be facing another bout against the Blues. If that wasn't enough to stress Vancouver, there is a home-and–home match with Vegas. You have a fantastic opportunity to climb up the standings.
Previous ranking: 20
Points percentage 0.526
Next seven days:@ NJ (March 10), @ NYI (March 11),@ STL (March 13), vs. VGK(March 15).
Beware: Apr. 15-24. The Jets believe that they can do some damage if they are able to make the playoffs. This feat has not been easy for the schedulemakers. It will finish its season in Winnipeg by playing four games on the road against Florida, Tampa, Texas, Carolina, and Colorado before returning home to Colorado. The Jets will be eligible for any postseason berth if they can finish that season with a positive record.
Previous ranking: 18
Points percentage 0.518
Next seven days: @ NYI (March 10), vs. MIN (March 11), vs. VGK (March 13)
Attention: March 29-April 7. This is Columbus's most challenging run. It's also the longest. Six games, 10 night…only three opponents. Columbus has a triple set home-and-home against the Flyers and Bruins. Do you think this is an advantage? Disadvantage? We cannot wait to discover!
Previous ranking: 22
Points percentage 0.491
Next seven days:@ LA (10 March), vs. LA (12 February), vs. FLA 15 March).
Beware: 31 March-Apr. 12. The Sharks have a full schedule. It's hard all around. This particular run takes you through Colorado and Dallas, Edmonton, Calgary Calgary, Vancouver, Vancouver and Nashville. It's especially difficult considering San Jose's efforts to climb the ranks. These points could be very valuable, but it will not be easy to secure them.
Previous ranking: 23
Points percentage 0.474
Next seven days: vs. MIN (March 10), @ CGY (March 12), @ EDM (March 15)
Beware: Apr. 14-21. An invigorating run through top-tier Eastern Conference team is the best way to get your juices flowing. After going toe totoe against Carolina, Florida, Tampa, and then Florida again, Detroit may be able confirm. The Red Wings' stable young, rising talent will find this a useful litmus test.
Previous ranking: 24
Points percentage 0.472
Next seven days: vs. CBJ (March 10), vs. WPG (March 11), vs. ANA (March 13), @ WSH (March 15)
Attention: April 26th, 2005 1. Due to COVID-19 pause issues and a delayed home slate due to a new building, the entire Islanders schedule is brutal. This stretch has five games in seven days, and two sets of back to back games. Who are the opponents? The opponents? Woof.
Previous ranking: 25
Points percentage 0.412
Next seven days: vs. WPG (March 10), vs. ANA (March 12), @ VAN (March 15)
Attention: March 15-23. New Jersey will get its miles in. The trek will take you through Canada's western teams, stopping in Vancouver and Calgary for a back to back. Next, it will stop in Edmonton before returning to Calgary. Get some sleep now!
Previous ranking: 27
Points percentage 0.431
Next seven days:@ BOS, March 10, @ OTT, March 12, vs. BOS, March 15,
Take care: March 15-25, 26. This mid-March bump will be the Blackhawks' worst competition. Boston and Winnipeg visit town, while Chicago flys out to Minnesota and Anaheim, Los Angeles, Vegas, and Los Angeles. This could be a great way to have some fun nights of hockey, especially if you're a Blackhawks team trying to play spoiler.
Previous ranking: 31
Points percentage 0.379
Next seven days:vs. VGK, March 10, vs. TOR, March 13,
Beware: Apr. 7-12. The Sabres' final big road trip of season is a disaster. On a back-toback basis, Carolina and Florida are followed by Tampa and Toronto. Buffalo will be able to rest after that run.
Previous ranking: 26
Points percentage 0.411
Next seven days: @ FLA (March 10), @ CAR (March 12), vs. MTL (March 13)
Attention: March 22-29. Eight nights, five cities, four contenders. Spicy! Philadelphia makes stops in St. Louis and St. Louis as well as Nashville and Minnesota. This span is tougher than any other, pound-for-pound.
Previous ranking: 28
Points percentage 0.402
Next seven days: vs. SEA (March 10), vs. CHI (March 12), vs. ARI (March 14)
Beware: Apr. 9-16. The road record of Ottawa this season has been mixed. This will be tested again in meetings at the Rangers and Detroit, as well as home games against Toronto and Winnipeg. This will be a true fight to the final.
Previous ranking: 29
Points percentage 0.330
Next seven days: @ VAN (March 9), vs. SEA (March 12), @ PHI (March 13), vs. ARI (March 15)
March 24-April: Beware! 2. The Canadiens are doing great! It could be great for them to show their confidence against the best in the league. This is what's happening. Florida and Toronto are here, and the Canadiens see the Panthers and Carolina over five nights. All that youthful endurance will be put to the test.
Previous ranking: 30
Points percentage 0.331
Next seven days: @ OTT (March 10), @ MTL (March 12)
Attention: April 26th, 2005 1. The set of four games against the Pacific Division teams in Seattle is tough. The Kraken will face two consecutive opponents in Los Angeles and Vegas. They are likely to be content to increase their standings, unless Seattle has something else to say.
Previous ranking: 32
Points percentage 0.339
Next seven days: @ TOR (March 10), @ BOS (March 12), @ OTT (March 14), @ MTL (March 15)
Attention: April 25th, 2005 1. Arizona will get to spend extended time with former Pacific Division friends. Anaheim, Calgary and Edmonton are all on the horizon, as well as San Jose, San Jose, and Winnipeg. This stretch will give the Coyotes a good idea of where they stand.
