People bemoaned Colorado's high ranking when the Avs didn't have a win. How about now? At 3-0-2, Colorado is one of two remaining unbeatens. No disrespect to Ottawa, the other undefeated team, but let's see how injured Patrick Lalime is because he's been great so far.
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Team
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PVS
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W-L-T
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ESPN.com says
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1. Avalanche
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2
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3-0-2
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Forget about Terry Sawchuk's record. How about Patrick Roy's 1.36 GAA and .935 save percentage?
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2. Blues
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3
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3-1-1
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Like Rob Reiner's mom says about Meg Ryan's diner "episode," in "When Harry Met Sally," I'll have what Scott Young (6 goals) is having.
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3. Devils
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1
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2-1-0
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That loss in Ottawa not looking so bad. Five of next six are on the road.
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4. Coyotes
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7
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4-1-0
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It's October, and Phoenix is awesome. Seen this before? Don't get too excited.
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5. Kings
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11
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3-2-1
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Maybe, this is too high. But Ziggy Palffy and Luc Robitaille are as fun to watch as any two players in the league.
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6. Senators
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8
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3-0-1
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So, they might deserve it over the Kings. Patrick Lalime has been great, but now he's hurt. We'll see how Jani Hurme does.
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7. Stars
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9
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3-2-1
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Brett Hull keeps climbing up the goal charts, but regardless, he's on pace to score more than 40 goals for the first time since '96-97.
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8. Red Wings
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6
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2-3-0
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Losing 4-2 at home to Calgary isn't good. If they don't get Stevie Y back soon, they'll be the Dead Wings on Wednesday vs. St. Louis.
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9. Maple Leafs
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4
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2-2-0
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Starting the season 2-2 on a four-game homestand was not the goal. After the 4-0 loss to the Sens, Leafs are just looking for one ... a goal, that is.
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10. Oilers
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12
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4-1-1
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As good as they've been, Tom Poti's hasn't been so great. The promising youngster got his first point Sunday and is a minus-2. With Roman Hamrlik gone, he must be better.
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11. Penguins
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15
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3-1-0
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Regardless of finances, with Jaromir Jagr around, the Pens will never be bad ... or boring.
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12. Sharks
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19
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2-1-0
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Owen Nolan is signed and the Sharks are over .500. GM Dean Lombardi got it done; now, let's see if the team can do the same.
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13. Sabres
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5
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2-2-0
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After nine goals the first two games, Sabres back to old ways with just two in consecutive losses.
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14. Flyers
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10
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1-3-1
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Now, LeClair might need surgery. That $30-plus milllion deal looks pretty good right now, doesn't it? Wouldn't want to see him rush back due to contract-year pressure.
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15. Panthers
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14
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0-1-1-1
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Right now, the only team in Florida without a victory. Ouch. Panthers might not get first win until Oct. 22 in Minnesota.
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16. Rangers
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17
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2-1-0
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Karma still good. Defense and goaltending still bad.
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17. Predators
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23
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3-1-0
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If they can win at least one of the next three (L.A., Detroit, San Jose), Preds will no doubt crack the playoff-worthy top 16.
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18. Bruins
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16
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3-2-1
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One line and no goalies isn't exactly a recipe for consistency.
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19. Capitals
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13
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0-3-2
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If pattern holds true -- Cup appearance, followed by bad year, followed by great year -- Caps are in for more of the same.
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20. Hurricanes
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22
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1-1-2
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The resurgence of the Southeast Division? The Canes are first in a division where no team is above .500.
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21. Flames
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25
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2-3-0
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Very interesting group. Two good goalies. Young team. New coach. Flames could surprise people. Just ask Detroit.
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22. Ducks
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18
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1-2-0
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Paul Kariya has one assist and is a minus-1 so far. Heck Paul, take a penalty just to get a crooked number on the statsheet.
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23. Canucks
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20
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3-2-0
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Ed Jovanovski is the team's No. 2 point producer? But things look pretty good, especially with seven of the next nine at home.
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24. Lightning
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21
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1-2-1
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If these guys don't beat the Wild on Wednesday, this four-game trip could be a disaster with Rangers, Devils and Red Wings on the docket.
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25. Canadiens
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27
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2-3-0
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Just when you think the Habs are going completely in the tank, they win a few. Looks like they might be tough to beat on home ice.
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26. Blackhawks
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24
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2-2-0
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Want to know what a bad habit is? Flirting with losses vs. expansion teams. One of these days, Hawks will lose one ... can't wait to read the Trib or Sun-Times after one of those.
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27. Blue Jackets
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28
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1-4-0
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At least they got a win. But Jackets are going to allow a lot of goals against this season.
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28. Islanders
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26
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0-2-1
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These guys should be able to score more than this! C'mon. Getting shut out by the Flames at home?
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29. Wild
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30
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0-4-1
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Wednesday at home against the Lightning. Crank it up!
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30. Thrashers
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29
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0-2-1
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Um ... Donald Audette looks pretty good.
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