Power Rankings: Top 10

1. (3) San Jose Sharks (13-3-0): Sharks keep chomping up the competition, having won nine of 11 games.

2. (4) Detroit Red Wings (9-2-2): Wings continue to ride the success of a veteran club, thanks in large part to Marian Hossa.

3. (2) New York Rangers (11-5-2): The Rangers are proving that success is no fluke in the Big Apple, though they have struggled as of late.

4. (NR) Washington Capitals (8-4-2): With Ovechkin back from Russia, the Caps are ready to soar.

5. (5) Montreal Canadiens (8-2-2): Montreal will face the next three games without Kostopoulous (suspension).

6. (1) Buffalo Sabres (8-3-3): With the Bills struggling, Buffalo fans should be paying more attention to Lindy's boys.

7. (NR) Vancouver Canucks (9-6-0): Relying on stellar goalie Roberto Luongo, the Canucks have rebounded from a bad start. How long can it last?

8. (8) Pittsburgh Penguins (8-4-2): A three-game win streak has Pens fans flying high.

9. (NR) Boston Bruins (8-3-3): Bruins not only fighting the competition, but the past, while goalie Tim Thomas has stepped up.

10. (10) Anaheim Ducks (9-7-1): Ducks chugging along in fierce Pacific Division.