Penguins jump to top spot; Oilers reach new low
For the second straight week, we have a new No. 1 in our weekly Power
Rankings.
The Pittsburgh Penguins take the top spot after an emotional week that saw
the franchise land a new arena deal to keep the team in Steeltown. More
important, the Pens are 8-1-1 in the past 10 games and have passed the
Ottawa Senators for the fourth overall spot in the East. As of Monday
morning, Pittsburgh is also just two points behind Atlantic-leading New
Jersey, which hasn't been as consistent of late.
But the Pens? Only the Avalanche have just as good a stretch (8-1-1).
Colorado, Atlanta, Minnesota, Vancouver and Ottawa also make jumps, while
the Edmonton Oilers, who have lost 10 straight games, reach a new low.
So, go to our feedback page and give us your thoughts. You also can rank the
teams yourself.
Until next time, enjoy, Puck Nation!
-- Rankings posted March 19.
2006-2007 Power Rankings: Week 24
RK (PV) TEAM REC. COMMENT
1 (7) Penguins 41-21-10 A new arena, a new future, and now, maybe
even home ice?! The Penguins are 8-1-1 in their past 10 games, and seven of
those eight wins came against playoff contenders. Sidney Crosby and Evgeni
Malkin have a combined six goals and nine assists in the past five games.
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