NHL Power Rankings: Avalanche Reclaim Top Spot, Sabres Surge
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It's March 11th for the Dallas Stars. Let's get into it. Follow and subscribe for more team news every day. The Colorado Avalanche have reclaimed the top spot in the NHL power rankings after gritty comebacks against division rivals. They trailed the Dallas Stars 3-1 and the Minnesota Wild 2-1, but won both to build a five-point lead in the Central Division. Their reacquisition of Nazem Qadri at the trade deadline has fans fired up, especially after his standing ovation back home. Meanwhile, the Buffalo Sabres sit atop the Atlantic Division, four points ahead of the Tampa Bay Lightning following an 8-7 shootout win on Sunday.
How did the Colorado Avalanche reclaim the top spot in the NHL power rankings?
That game had everything, including a Sabres comeback from a three-goal deficit. It's a huge statement for a team that was near the bottom this time last year. Social media exploded over Nathan McKinnon's game misconduct ejection after he collided with Edmonton Oilers goalie Connor Ingram. Many fans blame Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse for pushing McKinnon into the crease first. It's sparking debates on goalie interference calls as playoffs loom. In the Central, Dallas holds second despite blowing a two-goal lead to Colorado, while Minnesota showed they can hang with the best in a shootout. loss the pacific division is wide open and weak with the anaheim ducks leading but out of playoffs if in the east bottom feeders like the winnipeg jets have slim playoff odds but a shot at the top draft pick as the season winds down tight wild card races and coaching buzz add drama
Tampa Bay's John Cooper eyes the Jack Adams Award, but Buffalo's Lindy Ruff is surging. Expect more chaos in the Metro and Atlantic before the postseason hits. A message from our sponsor supports today's story. Do not just listen to podcasts. Get lost in them comfortably.
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