NHL Power Rankings: Unexpected Upsets and Rookie Revelations Shake Up the Season
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14. New York Rangers, 9-7-2
Last week: 22
Sean: 14
Dom: 13
The big selling point for Vladislav Gavrikov was his defensive game and, boy, has it been as good as advertised. He takes on tough minutes with Adam Fox, and that pair has given up very little so far, with just 2.22 xGA/60 and 1.42 GA/60.
15. Detroit Red Wings, 10-7-0
Last week: 13
Sean: 15
Dom: 15
Maybe John Gibson needs some time to fully adjust to playing behind a half-decent defensive team; he started Thursday’s rematch against the Ducks with an .882 save percentage and just-barely-above-zero GSAx. Is he still a likely upgrade on what the Red Wings would’ve offered otherwise? Sure. (He left Detroit’s win against his former team with an upper-body injury, though. Worth watching.)
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