NHL predictions and rankings - February 27, 2022
It was a strange week. The top team from last week lost three games in a row and the last place team has now won five games in a row.
Predictions for the 2021-22 season
Surprise, the Panthers lost three in a row and have dropped off first place. The Avalanche keep on winning and is back as the favorite to win the President’s trophy. The Flames are favorite to win the Stanley Cup.
The Canadiens have won five games in a row. How is that possible? They are still expected to stay at the bottom though, and I actually I hope they stay there so they have the best chances for the top draft pick.
Table 1: Predictions for end of season standings in the NHL
Power ranking
The Hurricanes jumped to first place but the Flames are right behind. A strong week was not enough to get the Canadiens off the bottom.
Table 2: Power ranking of NHL teams