1. Carolina Hurricanes 13-2-3 (60) - (Previous Rank 5) There is a new top dog in the rankings and its the Canes! They jump up from 5th after going 7-1-1 on the week and sitting at the top of the Eastern Conference going into week 3. this team is being lead by stellar defensive play and strong goaltending only allowing 26 GA through the first 2 weeks. look for the canes to keep rolling as they aim to stay on top! Weekly Record: 7-1-1 Week 2 Rank: 1st Power play: 27.3% - 10th Penalty Kill: 80% - 12th Face off: 50.5% - 11th Goals For: 53 - 8th Goals Against: 26 - 2nd Record vs Top 10: 0-1-0 lines faced: 4 firsts, 1 second, 4 thirds Top performer: @LemeIin 2. Calgary Flames 16-2-0 (60) - (Previous Rank 4) The Flames move up from 2 spots this week after another 8-1-0 week. This team has been rolling on all cylinders 3rd in GFs and 1st in GAs. The only question around this team is will they beat the top lines? they have faced one 1st line through the first 2 weeks and for that reason they fall behind Carolina. Weekly record: 8-1-0 Weekly Rank: 2nd Power Play: 28.6% - 9th Penalty Kill: 76.2% - 14th Face off: 52.7% - 6th Goals For: 61 - 3rd Goals Against: 24 - 1st Record vs Top 10: 4-1-0 lines faced: 1 first, 4 seconds, 4 thirds Top performer: @Im 4thLine 3. Winnipeg Jets 13-4-1 (54) - (Previous Rank 1) Coming in at #3 we have our first droppers as the jets fall from top spot. The jets had a more mediocre week finishing 5-3-1. They were faced with some tougher lines this week and it showed which is why they fall in this weeks edition of Hatch's Rankings. Can they make it back to the top next week? Weekly record: 5-3-1 Weekly Rank: 11th Power Play: 50% - 1st Penalty Kill: 95.5% - 1st Face off: 48.4% - 24th Goals for: 53 - 6th Goals against: 36 - 3rd Record vs Top 10: 0-1-1 lines faced: 3 firsts, 4 seconds, 1 third Top performer: @SweetLou9208 4. Detroit Red Wings 11-5-2 (53) - (Previous Rank 9) Detroit makes their way into the top after matching a week 1 performance that saw them earn 12pts. Despite being faced with 50% of their first 18 games against top lines they fined themselves near the top of East, I expect the schedule to ease up a bit going forward this team to hit another level. Weekly record: 6-3-0 Weekly rank: 4th Power Play: 20.6% - 18th Penalty Kill: 91.7% - 3rd Face off: 51.5% - 9th Goals for: 45 - 20th Goals Against: 41 - 9th record vs Top 10: 2-0-0 lines faced: 4 firsts, 2 seconds, 3 thirds Top performer: @th4 x w4ll 5. Washington Capitals 10-4-4 (46) - (Previous Rank 17) Caps make a big leap forward after a disappointing 3 win week 1, having a great week 2 with a record of 7-2-0. some adjustments made has seemed to spark this roster, if they can get the 2nd line going this is a dangerous team! Weekly record: 7-2-0 Weekly Rank: 3rd Power play: 35.5% - 4th Penalty Kill: 71.9% - 22nd Face off: 50.8% - 10th Goals for: 53 - 7th Goals against: 42 - 10th record vs Top 10: 0-1-0 lines faced: 2 firsts, 3 seconds, 4 thirds Top performer: @IIIIlIIDIII 6. Columbus Blue Jackets 10-5-3 (46) - (Previous Rank 14) The Jackets jump up into the mix with a 6-3-0 week. This team is lead by Puggeriino who has been shutdown all season and showing it again with a 5-1 week. With the top end talent performing well and solid goaltending look for Columbus to make a move up. Weekly record: 6-3-0 Weekly Rank: 6th Power Play: 26.7% - 12th Penalty Kill: 89.7% - 4th Face Off: 49.6% - 17th Goals for: 48 - 16th Goals against: 36 - 4th Record vs Top 10: 1-0-0 lines faced: 3 firsts, 3 seconds, 3 thirds Top performer: @Puggeriino 7. New Jersey Devils 11-5-2 (46) - (Previous Rank 12) Devils stay consistent picking up another 12 points this week, sitting at 3rd in the Eastern conference. these guys are lethal on the power play with the leagues 3rd best %, averaging a goal every 3 attempts. its a tight race in the east, Blix will need to continue his elite form for the devils to stay near the top! Weekly Record: 6-3-0 Weekly Rank: 8th Power play: 33.3% - 3rd penalty kill: 69.2% - 27th face off: 45.8% - 31st goals for: 57 - 4th goals against: 43 - 12th record vs top 10: 0-1-0 lines faced: 2 firsts, 3 seconds, 4 thirds Top performer: @x Blix 33 8. Arizona Coyotes 10-5-3 (46) - (Previous Rank 11) The yotes have relied on balance throughout the first two weeks of the season getting equal production from all 3 lines. If they can continue to stay productive with each line they will be in the playoff mix all season. Dkuemps has been steady all season posting a 7-1-1 record with 2 SOs. Weekly record: 5-3-1 weekly rank: 9th Power play: 32.3% - 8th Penalty kill: 81.5% - 9th face off: 50.3% - 13th goals for: 65 - 1st goals against: 50 - 20th record vs top 10: 1-0-1 lines faced: 4 firsts, 1 second, 4 thirds Top performer: @Lebang 58 9. Philadelphia Flyers 9-7-2 (43) - (Previous Rank 16) Flyers move up after a slight improvement on week 1. The top line is humming going 3-0 on the week, keeping this team competing. expect them to make some adjustments to find some more consistency with lines 2 and 3. Weekly Record: 5-3-1 Weekly Rank: 7th Power Play: 43.5% - 2nd Penalty kill: 66.7% - 28th face off: 49.1% - 19th goals for: 55 -5th goals against: 46 - 16th record vs Top 10: 0-1-0 lines faced: 4 firsts, 2 seconds, 3 thirds Top performer: @Archon Assassin 10. New York Rangers 11-5-2 (43) - (Previous Rank 6) Rangers fall down the board a bit after a more average week only picking up 9 points while facing 5 third lines. Week 3 will have them matching up with some divisional rivals like the caps and canes, will they stay in the mix or drop further down??? Weekly record: 4-4-1 Weekly Rank: 17th Power play: 13.6% - 26th Penalty kill: 81.5% - 10th face off: 52.9% - 5th goals for: 48 - 15th goals against: 39 - 6th record vs Top 10: 0-1-0 lines faced: 3 firsts, 1 second, 5 thirds Top performer: @the rocket05 11. Tampa Bay Lightning 11-7-0 (41) - (Previous Rank 15) The lightning make a move up the rankings after putting up 6 wins. these guys can put the puck in the net ranking 9th in goals for, if thye can improve on how many make it in their on net expect them to keep rising. Weekly Record: 6-3-0 Weekly Rank: 10th power play: 21.4% - 17th Penalty Kill: 75% - 18th face off: 53.3% - 4th goals for: 53 - 9th goals against: 51 - 21st record vs top 10: 2-2-0 lines faced: 2 firsts, 2 seconds, 5 thirds top performer: @BTW8892 12. Minnesota Wild 9-5-4 (38) - (Previous Rank 13) The defensive wild match last weeks 11 points, ranking 7th in goals against they know how to defend, the goal scoring is lacking but if they can get their PP going and improve on one of the worst FO% they may see some better results. Weekly Record: 5-3-1 Weekly Rank: 15th power play: 17.9% - 21st Penalty Kill: 84.4% - 8th face off: 47.6% - 29th goals for: 46 - 19th goals against: 40 - 7th record vs top 10: 2-0-0 lines faced: 2 firsts, 4 seconds, 3 thirds top performer: @Paradis-7117 13. Boston Bruins 10-8-0 (38) - (Previous Rank 7) the bruins are the definition of average right now sitting close to .500 while middle of the pack in most categories. this team has 2 lines that have the ability to go 3-0 they just need to put it together. week 3 will be telling for this roster.. will they get back to week 1 form or continue to decline? Weekly Record: 4-5-0 Weekly Rank: 21st power play:11.5% - 28th Penalty Kill: 75% - 19th face off: 47.8% - 27th goals for: 52 - 10th goals against: 49 - 19th record vs top 10: 0-3-0 lines faced: 3 firsts, 2 seconds, 4 thirds top performer: @Letunov 14. New York Islanders 10-8-0 (38) - (Previous Rank 2) Back down to earth for the Isles, after firing out of the gate to a 7-2 start they have a more expected week at 3-6-0, they faced more first lines this week and it showed. the islanders will look to get back going next week. can depth of the roster surprise or will we see more of the same? Weekly Record: 3-6-0 Weekly Rank: 26th power play: 33.3% - 7th Penalty Kill: 79.2% - 13th face off: 46.3% - 30th goals for: 51 - 12th goals against: 47 - 18th record vs top 10: 0-2-1 lines faced: 5 firsts, 1 second, 2 thirds top performer: @darcou97 15. Chicago Blackhawks 8-6-4 (34) - (Previous Rank 20) The hawks move up 5 spots this week going 5-3-1 and ranking 12th on the week. these guys really under performed in week 1 but took a step forward. watch for them to continue making progress next week as they work on finding some more ways to score. Weekly Record: 5-3-1 Weekly Rank: 12th power play: 7.7% - 32nd Penalty Kill: 92.6% - 2nd face off: 47.9% - 26th goals for: 42 - 22nd goals against: 37 - 5th record vs top 10: 1-1-0 lines faced: 3 firsts, 3 seconds, 2 thirds top performer: @Lombardi1x 16. Pittsburgh Penguins 8-7-3 (31) - (Previous Rank 10) The pens faced 5 first lines this week and struggled posting a record of 3-5-1 while going 0-2 against the top 10 teams. this team will likely be looking to make some moves to jump back in the mix. what will next week look like for the Penguins? Weekly Record: 3-5-1 Weekly Rank: 25th power play: 25.5% - 15th Penalty Kill: 73.3% - 20th face off: 47.7% - 28th goals for: 40 - 24th goals against: 42 - 11th record vs top 10: 0-2-0 lines faced: 5 firsts, 2 seconds, 2 thirds top performer: @AK11GKG 17. Dallas Stars 9-7-2 (31) - (Previous Rank 8) Dallas drops out of the top 10. Dallas shocked most out of the gate putting up 6 wins in week 1. this week they were able to pick up 4 which is what most were expecting to see out of this team. Should we expect a shake up from the stars or will they stick it out and look to regain their rythem. Weekly Record: 3-4-2 Weekly Rank: 27th power play: 19% - 20th Penalty Kill: 88.6% - 6th face off: 50.3% - 14th goals for: 48 - 17th goals against: 44 - 14th record vs top 10: 0-2-0 lines faced: 2 firsts, 3 seconds, 4 thirds top performer: @cj142 18. Edmonton Oilers 8-8-2 (31) - (Previous Rank 3) From beast to bust, the Oilers drop 15 sports after a leagues worst 2-7 record in week 2. their was alot of hype around the oilers after week 1 but 5 top teams this week took its toll as they went 1-4 in those games and struggled to get any momentum this week. Weekly Record: 2-7-0 Weekly Rank: 32nd power play: 25.9% - 13th Penalty Kill: 75% - 17th face off: 54.4% - 3rd goals for: 43 - 21st goals against: 61 - 30th record vs top 10: 1-4-0 lines faced: 4 firsts, 3 seconds, 2 thirds top performer: @Magxndis 19. Toronto Maple Leafs 9-9-0 (30) - (Previous Rank 31) Bounce back week in the six. speaking of the six they posted 6 wins in week 2 good enough for 5th in the rankings and shooting them up after being ranked 31st last week. despite playing 5 first lines they found a way to win, something they look to continue moving forward. Weekly Record: 6-3-0 Weekly Rank: 5th power play: 17.8% - 22nd Penalty Kill: 76.2% - 15th face off: 56.2% - 1st goals for: 40 - 23rd goals against: 40 - 8th record vs top 10: 2-1-0 lines faced: 5 firsts, 4 thirds top performer: @cnumartyr85 20. Vancouver Canucks 7-8-3 (28) - (Previous Rank 19) Vancouver stays middle of the pack , 4-5 on the week which is something we can expect until the depth is improved on this roster. they have the core talent now they need to find the pieces to surround them. i expect this team to continue around middle of the pack going forward. Weekly Record: 4-5-0 Weekly Rank: 19th power play: 10.7% - 29th Penalty Kill: 71% - 24th face off: 50.1% - 15th goals for: 35 - 29th goals against: 43 -13th record vs top 10: 2-3-0 lines faced: 4 firsts, 1 second, 4 thirds top performer: @Jemima 21. Los Angeles Kings 8-8-2 (28) - (Previous Rank 18) The kings are very similar to the canucks, powerhouse 1st line keeps winning whike everyone else is struggling to get consistent wins. they saw the most top 10 team this week going 1-4-1. a few moves this weekend could go a long way in seeing this team rise up the standings. Weekly Record: 4-5-0 Weekly Rank: 20th power play: 22.2% - 16th Penalty Kill: 80.8% - 11th face off: 52.7% - 7th goals for: 39 - 26th goals against: 46 - 17th record vs top 10: 1-4-1 lines faced: 2 firsts, 3 seconds, 4 thirds top performer: @S4KIC 22. Florida Panthers 9-8-1 (27) - (Previous Rank 25) The panthers lead by patt move up 3 spots this week with a 5-3-1 record, special teams has been a burden for these guys sitting near the bottom in both PP and PK, if they can clean that up they may be able to continue to climb the board. Weekly Record: 5-3-1 Weekly Rank: 14th power play: 9.1% - 30th Penalty Kill: 59% 32nd face off: 50.1% - 16th goals for: 47 - 18th goals against: 53 - 24th record vs top 10: 1-1-1 lines faced: 2 firsts, 2 seconds, 5 thirds top performer: @Wickie 71 23. Ottawa Senators 8-9-1 (26) - (Previous Rank 27) The offense heavy senators improve on a terrible week 1, going 2-0 vs top 10 teams and putting up 5 wins they move back into the playoff race. watch for these guys to come out flying in week 3 as they want to get into a playoff spot asap. Weekly Record: 5-3-1 Weekly Rank: 13th power play: 25.9% - 14th Penalty Kill: 87.5% - 7th face off: 54.6% - 2nd goals for: 52 - 11th goals against: 53 - 25th record vs top 10: 2-0-0 lines faced: 3 firsts, 2 seconds, 4 thirds top performer: @Rockxt 5 24. St Louis Blues 8-9-1 (26) - (Previous Rank 22) The blues stay in the middle of the pack with a 4-5 week, these guys have been on and off all season. a few tweaks to the lineup and some chemisty building could mean trouble for the central but they have to put it together and fast. Weekly Record: 4-5-0 Weekly Rank: 18th power play: 35% - 5th Penalty Kill: 76% - 16th face off: 50.3% - 12th goals for: 50 - 13th goals against: 58 - 28th record vs top 10: 1-2-0 lines faced: 5 firsts, 3 seconds, 1 third top performer: @Ethancy 25. Colorado Avalanche 6-8-4 (26) - (Previous Rank 23) The avalanche are an interesting one, i dont think anyone expected them to be where they are now, with only 6 wins through the first 2 weeks they are behind the 8ball early. expect Hxndry to make some moves and get this team back in teh playoff mix shortly. Weekly Record: 3-4-2 Weekly Rank: 23rd power play: 16% - 24th Penalty Kill: 73.1% - 21st face off: 49.4% - 18th goals for: 63 - 2nd goals against: 62 - 31st record vs top 10: 1-0-1 lines faced: 5 first, 2 second, 2 thirds top performer: @NYR95 26. Vegas Golden Knights 7-8-3 (19) - (Previous Rank 21) The knights are anything but golden right now as they struggle to find any sort of rhythem early in the season, after a 4 win week 1, they drop down another this week only picking up 3. the powerplay is a bright spot sitting at #3 in the league but they need to find more ways to score and they sit 29th in goals for. they have a world class goalie to stop pucks. Weekly Record: 3-4-2 Weekly Rank: 24th power play: 36.4% - 3rd Penalty Kill:66.7% - 29th face off: 48.7% - 23rd goals for: 39 - 27th goals against: 51 - 22nd record vs top 10: 2-2-1 lines faced: 4 first, 1 second, 4 thirds top performer: @F R i K S x 9 9 27. Nashville Predators 6-11-1 (18) - (Previous Rank 32) Not as bad as we thought? after staring off so bad they were able to put together a better week going 4-4-1. while they are at the bottom of the league in almost every category they are finding a way to pick up some points. Weekly Record: 4-4-1 Weekly Rank: 16th power play: 12.5% - 27th Penalty Kill: 70% - 26th face off: 49% - 20th goals for: 35 - 28th goals against:54 - 26th record vs top 10: 0-2-0 lines faced: 3 first, 3 second, 3 third top performer: @xBeg I37I 28. Seattle Kraken 8-10-0 (15) - (Previous Rank 29) The kraken are still searching for that consistency throughout the lineup, line 1 seems to be having no issue winning but everyone needs to step it up or it wont be long before these guys are out of the mix. expect to see some moves over the weekend as they try to sure up the depth. Weekly Record: 4-5-0 Weekly Rank: 22nd power play: 17.6% - 23rd Penalty Kill: 88.9% - 5th face off: 51.8% - 8th goals for: 33 - 31st goals against: 44 - 15th record vs top 10: 2-4-0 lines faced: 3 firsts, 1 second, 5 thirds top performer: @ImGodsJesus 29. Anaheim Ducks 6-10-2 (12) - (Previous Rank 26) The ducks drop a few places after a tough week going 2-5-2, the penalty kill is really hurting these guys sitting at 2nd last in the league. they did face 7 first lines which is teh most of any team in week 2 and 5 top 10 teams going 0-4-1. we'll see nect week with an easier schedule if they can bounce back. Weekly Record: 2-5-2 Weekly Rank: 28th power play: 26.9% - 11th Penalty Kill: 63.3% - 31st face off: 44.1% - 32nd goals for: 34 - 30th goals against: 58 - 27th record vs top 10: 0-4-1 lines faced: 7 firsts, 2 thirds top performer: @Goostaav 30. San Jose Sharks 7-9-2 (12) - (Previous Rank 24) Shocking in San Jose! The sharks lead by Jakoo are off to a slower start then most expected, only picking up 5 points in week 2 they fall further down the rankings, i expect these guys to make a few moves and slowly climb their way back into the race before its too late. Weekly Record: 2-6-1 Weekly Rank: 30th power play: 8.3% - 31st Penalty Kill:71.9% - 23rd face off: 48.3% - 25th goals for: 32 -32nd goals against: 51 - 23rd record vs top 10: 1-4-0 lines faced: 3 first, 2 seconds, 4 thirds top performer: @Oakua 31. Montreal Canadians 6-11-1 (7) - (Previous Rank 30) Nothing going right in the heart of Quebec, even playing only 1 first line this week the habs struggling to get anything going only picking up 7 points. can they turn it around or is it future time in Montreal? Weekly Record: 3-5-1 Weekly Rank: 29th power play: 20% - 19th Penalty Kill:66.7% - 30th face off: 48.9% - 21st goals for: 48 - 14th goals against: 59 - 29th record vs top 10: 1-2-0 lines faced: 1 first, 6 seconds, 2 thirds top performer: @Pogyz 32. Buffalo Sabres 6-11-1 (7) - (Previous Rank 28) Started bad, stayed bad... if there is one thing the sabres enjoy its giving up goals, a league worst 71 against in 18 games is the reason they are sitting at the bottom, this team needs to make some moves before its too late! Weekly Record: 3-6-0 Weekly Rank: 31st power play: 15.2% - 25th Penalty Kill: 70% 25th face off: 48.9% - 22nd goals for: 39 - 25th goals against: 71 - 32nd record vs top 10: 0-3-0 lines faced: 3 first, 3 seconds, 2 thirds top performer: @Brisan x6
