NHL Power Rankings: Red-hot St. Louis Blues overtake Predators, Blackhawks for top spot

By Patrick Schmidt | Jan 19, 2015

Jan 15, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Blues goalie Brian Elliott (1) watches the puck against the Detroit Red Wings during the first period at Scottrade Center. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jan 15, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Coyotes goalie Mike Smith (41) watches the puck during the first period against the Calgary Flames at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-USA TODAY Sports /

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After losing their last three and five of their last six in December, the Carolina Hurricanes are off to a nice start in January with a 5-2-1 record in their first seven games. Carolina has alternated a win for a loss since Jan. 4, but will try to win two in a row when they take on Toronto on Monday after knocking off Ottawa on Saturday night behind a goal and an assist from Justin Faulk. Anton Khudobin has been in net the last two wins as Cam Ward is in the midst of a three-game personal losing streak.

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