NHL Power Rankings: Central dominates while Canadian teams plunge

The Tampa Bay Lightning have won seven straight; was that enough to crack the top five?

Who is chasing the Capitals? Will the Rangers’ push stall despite Staal? And can anyone get lower than the Leafs?

Every other week, Yahoo Sports will be bringing you NHL Power Rankings as voted on by the Y! Sports staff and Puck Daddy editors. Please keep in mind these rankings were created prior to Wednesday night’s games.

Feel free to provide your own rankings in the comments section. See you in two weeks!

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