NHL Power Rankings: Penguins fly to the top

Mar 27, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Phil Kessel (81) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the second period against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 27, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Phil Kessel (81) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the second period against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

The Pittsburgh Penguins have flown to the top of this week’s NHL Power Rankings.

With the playoffs drawing near, the top teams are beginning to separate themselves from the rest of the pack. Obviously the Washington Capitals and St. Louis Blues are among those teams. However, a new king has fought their way to the top: the Pittsburgh Penguins. Let’s take a look at how the rest of the NHL has done over the past week.

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