Power Rankings - Top Ten

1. (3) Buffalo Sabres (6-2-2): Former University of Minnesota Golden Gopher Thomas Vanek leads the league in goals scored, Ryan Miller has been outstanding in the net (fourth in goals allowed) and the supporting cast is producing.

2. (2) New York Rangers (10-2-1): Henrik Lundqvist and the Broadway Bruisers keep finding ways to win. Who needs Sean Avery?

3. (1) San Jose Sharks (9-2-0): Losses to Ducks and Panthers prompt a slip from No. 1, but this team means business.

4. (7) Detroit Red Wings (7-2-2): The Motor City is getting another fast start from their beloved Wings thanks to Marian Hossa's four goals and five assists in four games.

5. (4) Montreal Canadiens (7-1-1): Habs put together a nice run, capped off by a win in Minnesota.

6. (10) New Jersey Devils (5-2-2): So goes Marty Brodeur, so go the Devils.

7. (8) Pittsburgh Penguins (5-4-2): There is talk that Malkin having to play second fiddle might cause a ruffling of the feathers sooner rather than later.

8. (NR) Calgary Flames (6-3-1): Flames haven't lost since Oct. 18 and are riding a five-game winning streak.

9. (5) Minnesota Wild (6-2-1): The Wild hasn't been finding the net as of late as their competition has improved over the past week.

10. (NR) Anaheim Ducks (6-5-0): After an abysmal start to the season, the Ducks are finding more discipline equals more wins.