NHL Power Rankings: November 29

• Red Wings

Detroit is deep, experienced, well-coached, and a prime candidate to maintain poll position in the NHL standings.

• Capitals

Semyon Varlamov was impressive in the team’s latest win, and the Caps are doing pretty much as well as they were expected to.

• Canadiens

Talk about a surprise: Carey Price has been phenomenal, and the Habs are suddenly the top defensive team in the league.

• Flyers

Despite losing to the lowly Devils, the Flyers are still one of the most exciting teams to watch because of their ability to score.

• Blackhawks

Finally, the real Blackhawks have come to play. Chicago has won two big games in a row.

6. Penguins

Crosby has overtaken Stamkos for the league lead in points, with 40.

• Canucks

Consistency is still an issue for Vancouver, but all the pieces for success are there.

• Coyotes

The winners of seven straight were humbled by the Ducks on Saturday.

• Blue Jackets

Despite a recent drop-off, the Blue Jackets have been playing good hockey.

• Thrashers

Wins over Montreal, Boston, and Detroit prove that Atlanta can play with the big boys.

• Kings

Back-to-back losses to playoff teams don’t bode well for L.A.

• Bruins

The Bruins also wish they could forget the past week, after absorbing losses to Atlanta and Carolina.

• Avalanche

The Avs have been struck by injury after a promising start to the season.

• Stars

The Stars continue to scratch and fight their way back to respectability.

• Sharks

The shots are there for the Sharks, but the goals have been harder to come by.

• Blues

St. Louis and their prized netminder are allowing opponents to put up some big hockey scores.

• Lightning

Stamkos can only do so much for a mediocre team.

• Hurricanes

If one thing can be said for the Hurricanes, it’s that they play their opponents tough.

• Rangers

14 wins is more than most teams have at this point.

• Predators

Nashville has stumbled of late, and their schedule doesn’t get any easier with Phoenix and Columbus looming.

• Wild

Minny just can’t put any sort of streak together.

• Ducks

The Ducks can improve once they get healthy.

• Sabres

Frustration is mounting in Buffalo.

• Senators

Beating Toronto was nice, but Ottawa’s season is still a huge disappointment.

• Maple Leafs

The Leafs’ promising start is definitely in the books.

• Flames

Iginla is on fire, but could this be an extended audition?

• Panthers

Too many youthful mistakes, which is to be expected from this Panthers team.

• Devils

Last in the league in goals per game, and Kovalchuk has a whopping ten points to his name.

• Oilers

Opponents are feasting on the Oilers, who allow nearly four goals per contest.

• Islanders

A win was vital for the poor Islanders, but it’s only a matter of time before the losing starts again.