NHL Power Rankings Shake-Up: Why the Wild’s Top 5 Surge Could Change the Playoff Race Forever
20. Columbus Blue Jackets, 11-9-4
Last week: 21
Sean: 20
Dom: 20
He’s dealing with a fresh injury, but Mathieu Olivier continues to add plenty to Columbus’ lineup. Yes, he’s one of the toughest dudes in the league, but he’s maintaining his overall offensive production (1.68 points per 60) and providing legitimate defensive value to the Blue Jackets’ middle six.
21. Boston Bruins, 14-11-0
Last week: 27
Sean: 19
Dom: 23
The Bruins have 78 goals, and 28 of them have been scored by two players (Morgan Geekie and David Pastrnak). Good for those guys, but that ratio isn’t ideal. In any case, we’ve got plenty of time for Mark Kastelic, who adds a ton of physicality and solid puck possession numbers to the bottom six. The Tanner Jeannot-Fraser Minten-Kastelic line has been effective (81 percent goal share, 57 percent expected goal share).
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