NHL Power Rankings: Blackhawks hold off Ducks, Canadiens for top spot

Jan 1, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) and center Jonathan Toews (19) shake hands with Washington Capitals players after the 2015 Winter Classic hockey game at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) and center Jonathan Toews (19) shake hands with Washington Capitals players after the 2015 Winter Classic hockey game at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 31, 2014; Anaheim, CA, USA; San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi (31) and center Joe Pavelski (8) celebrate at the end of the game against the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center.The Sharks defeated the Ducks 3-0. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2014; Anaheim, CA, USA; San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi (31) and center Joe Pavelski (8) celebrate at the end of the game against the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center.The Sharks defeated the Ducks 3-0. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

120. <p>Since winning nine of 10 games from Nov. 29-Dec. 20 when they soared up these NHL power rankings, the <a href=. (20-14-5). Previous: 7th. San Jose Sharks. 12. team

(22-12-3). Previous: 16th. Vancouver Canucks. 11. team. 104. <p>After losing five straight games from Dec. 6-Dec-17, the <a href=

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