1.Ottawa SenatorsFinancial problems don't seem to be affecting team on the ice. They've lost only three of their last 26 games.
2.Vancouver CanucksNaslund scored his league-leading 27th goal, as Canucks cling to No. 1 spot in Northwest Division.
3.Detroit Red WingsCuJo's play picking up, allowing six goals in give games after sitting out two in favor of Legace.
4.Toronto Maple LeafsLosing Sundin, Mogilny and Renberg and still beating Canucks could do wonders for confidence down stretch.
5.Philadelphia FlyersFinding a solid backup isn't easy, but Robert Esche, with a 1.83 goals-against average, is that guy.
6.New Jersey DevilsSame old story: great ‘D', great goalie, team can't score worth a darn but still battling for tops in Atlantic.
7.Dallas StarsOn the way back up after a brief slide, their lead in the Pacific is the widest of any other leader.
8.Minnesota WildThey follow up first three-game losing streak of the season with a 3-0-1 stretch, outscoring opponents 10-5.
9.Chicago BlackhawksWhere did these guys come from⢠They're unbeaten in seven, 8-1-3 in last 12 after 4-1 win over Blues.
10.Washington CapitalsWith points in nine straight, they move into a tie with Lightning for first in division.
11.New York IslandersOne of best Decembers in franchise history puts them at .500 by Jan. 1, as winning streak hits five.
12.Montreal CanadiensStreaky Habs go on 0-3-1 stretch, with all three losses by just one goal.
13.St. Louis BluesBrent Johnson's encore to Player of the Week honor includes getting pulled in two straight games.
14.Phoenix CoyotesWhere did these guys come from, too⢠Take a 6-2-2-1 stretch into Detroit, where they pound the Wings.
15.PenguinsThe important thing was that a losing streak ended at two games for the first time all season.
16.Boston BruinsStretch hits 2-8-1 after 13-3-1 run vaulted them to the top of the East.
17.Florida PanthersThey go into Colorado and get a 4-1 win after beating the Devils, 2-1.
18.Los Angeles KingsWith eight players on injured reserve, including Allison and Deadmarsh, team is full of minor leaguers.
19.Anaheim Mighty DucksMagic over, at least for now. Ducks go 0-4 on the road then snap six-game home losing streak.
20.Edmonton OilersMacTavish sounds off after team continues to blow games in the late going.
21.San Jose SharksDespite all the changes, the Sharks are no closer to a playoff spot than they were two months ago.
22.Calgary FlamesDarryl Sutter leads them to 3-0-1 record in his first four games behind the bench, their best stretch in more than a month.
23.Colorado AvalancheThey're still in the hunt in the West, but it looks like firing Hartley wasn't the answer to this team's problems.
24.Tampa Bay LightningThis month will tell a lot – the Lightning have won only 10 games out of 69 in January.
25.Carolina HurricanesO'Neill and Francis are the only guys scoring as Canes get just three wins in last 12 games.
26.Nashville PredatorsVokoun may be getting a little tired after Dunham trade – he's 4-4-2 since then.
27.Atlanta ThrashersThey made such good strides, but there's no other word for an 8-1 loss than humiliating.
28.Columbus Blue JacketsBounce back from back-to-back losses against Blues, Wings with come-from-behind New Year's Eve win.
29.New York RangersTrottier's job saved – temporarily – by win over Carolina, but changes can't be far away.
30.Buffalo SabresFinancial drama/ownership saga drags on as team loses seventh straight on New Year's Eve.
