NHL Power Rankings: If the Playoffs Started Tomorrow

Washington will give Pittsburgh a run for it's money in the East. (AP Images)

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Washington: Looking even better after recent trades.

Pittsburgh: New LW Ponikarovsky scored in first game with Pens.

Buffalo: Must regain momentum after crashing before Olympics.

New Jersey: Fading? Brodeur’s Olympic struggles continue.

Ottawa: Brilliant run forgotten with three straight losses.

Philadelphia: Allowing too many shots on goal lately.

Montreal: Underwhelming season continues for Habs fans.

Boston: Tim Thomas beginning to regain last year’s form.

WESTERN CONFERENCE

San Jose: Is this the year they break through?

Chicago: Goaltending remains the only question mark.

Vancouver: Luongo still needs a Cup.

Phoenix: Still the NHL’s biggest surprise.

Los Angeles: Hit a speed bump with two straight losses.

Colorado: Mueller has four points in three games since trade from Phoenix.

Nashville: Preds remain steady.

Detroit: Do they have one last push left in them?

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