NHL Power Rankings: Oilers and Maple Leafs rising, Blues on top

Oct 6, 2016; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid (97) celebrates with teammates on the bench after scoring a goal in the first period against the Winnipeg Jets during a preseason hockey game at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports /

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. 1-2-0. Previous: . Chicago Blackhawks. 20. team. 94

A major concern for the Blackhawks so far has been their penalty kill. In their first three games, Chicago has killed just 46.1 percent of their penalties, second worst in the NHL. It certainly doesn’t help that they can’t stay out of the box either. They have been short-handed 13 times so far this season.

Their offense, however, is encouraging because they seemed to get their act together on Saturday against the Nashville Predators. If Richard Panik is on waivers, grab him in your fantasy league. Jonathan Toews is off to a rough start to his season. He’s competitive, but perhaps he’s letting his opponents get to him. This showed against P.K. Subban.

70. . 2-1-0. Previous: . Boston Bruins. 19. team

While the Boston Bruins haven’t looked terrific so far this season, it’s worth noting they’ve been without Patrice Bergeron. Without him, they have beaten the Blue Jackets 6-3, lost to the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1, and beaten the Winnipeg Jets 4-1. Their defense is still quite the issue, but their offense should be enough to perhaps overcome it, especially once Bergeron gets back.

Tuukka Rask got off to a rough start to his season against the Blue Jackets, but he bounced back to finish the game strong. It’s clear he needs to play as much as possible after the meltdown against the Leafs.

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