NHL Power Rankings Shake-Up: Why the Wild’s Top 5 Surge Could Change the Playoff Race Forever
Last week, we floated the idea that Miro Heiskanen is in the midst of a Norris-finalist type of season. He’s got the ideal running mate in Esa Lindell, who’s playing the same sort of mega-minutes to some incredible defensive results, even for him — the two are among the team’s leaders in expected goal share, and Lindell is top-10 among D-men in Defensive Rating.
3. Tampa Bay Lightning, 14-7-2
Last week: 8
Sean: 3
Dom: 2
As the Lightning defense is left in shambles, J.J. Moser is taking it upon himself to lead what’s left. He’s taken a huge step this season and leads Tampa Bay’s defenders in both xG percentage and goals percentage with some of the strongest marks in the league. Almost all of that impact is felt defensively, where Moser is becoming a vital piece for the Lightning.
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