NHL Power Rankings: Unexpected Upsets and Rookie Revelations Shake Up the Season
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Sometimes a change of scenery is all that’s needed, but that might not be the case here. Reichel has just one point in 10 games with the Canucks, and the same two-way issues that were present in Chicago remain. Reichel has a lot of work to do to prove he’s an everyday NHLer.
29. Toronto Maple Leafs, 8-8-2
Last week: 10
Sean: 29
Dom: 28
Matias Maccelli had a rough start to his Toronto tenure with a weak audition on the top line, but he’s quietly upped his game since. Going into Thursday’s game, Maccelli was among the team leaders in xG (52 percent) and goals percentage (59 percent) while scoring 2.56 points per 60. That level of efficiency is in line with the level he showcased during his breakthrough 2023-24 season. That’s one consolation to what’s been an extremely uninspiring start to the season for the Leafs.



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