The NHL’s 2021-22 season continues to see some shifts in the schedule due to COVID-19 postponements, but some teams have weathered the storm a bit better than others. What is the key takeaway from each team’s play since mid-December? We break it all down here, while unveiling the latest 1-32 rankings.
How we rank: A panel of ESPN hockey commentators, analysts, reporters and editors rates teams against one another — taking into account game results, injuries and upcoming schedule — and those results are tabulated to produce the list featured here.
Note: Previous ranking for each team refers to the last edition, published on Jan. 12. Points percentages are through Tuesday’s games.
Previous ranking: 2
Points percentage: 0.731
Next seven days: @ EDM (Jan. 20), @ VAN (Jan. 21), @ SEA (Jan. 23), @ WPG (Jan. 25)
Takeaway: Best in the business. The Panthers have spent the past month on easy mode, and it shows. Florida hasn’t suffered a loss since Dec. 16, is averaging six (!) goals per game,…
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