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Team
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PVS
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W-L-T-RT
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ESPN.com says
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1. Senators
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14
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4-0-0-0
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No Yashin, no cry. Radek Bonk (3-4-7) may finally fulfill his potential.
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2. Stars
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1
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4-1-0-0
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Too many players seeing stars, but loss to Anaheim a minor hiccup.
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3. Red Wings
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2
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2-1-1-0
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Outshot Dallas, 34-14, but still lost.
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4. Maple Leafs
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13
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3-1-0-0
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Lost Ontario battle with Sens, but are winning the war for respect.
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5. Sharks
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7
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3-1-0-0
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A bull market for Sharks bandwagon jumpers. Rematch with Stars a big test.
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6. Kings
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18
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3-1-1-0
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At 33, Luc Robitaille (3-7-10) looks as good as ever, as do the Kings.
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7. Devils
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5
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2-1-0-0
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Always a solid regular-season team, but without Brendan Morrison and Patrik Elias, not deep enough to be No. 1.
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8. Coyotes
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16
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2-1-1-0
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Mikhail Shtalenkov's soft game-losing goal vs. Rangers shows exactly why 'Yotes need the Bulin Wall.
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9. Rangers
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4
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2-2-1-0
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News flash: GM Neil Smith finally got a decent night's sleep and has started answering his phone again.
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10. Panthers
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11
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2-0-1-0
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In any locker-room language, "We don't stink" sounds pretty good.
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11. Penguins
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8
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1-1-1-0
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Tom Barrasso is out for at least a week. With a 6.14 GAA and .731 save pct., maybe he shouldn't rush his return.
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12. Sabres
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3
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0-2-1-0
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Bus for Hasek farewell tour blew a tire in first leg. Atlanta tie was tough to watch.
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13. Blues
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6
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2-2-0-0
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Roman wasn't built in a day. Turek needs to step up. MacInnis injury hurts more than just big Al.
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14. Canucks
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22
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3-0-0-0
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No, this isn't a typo. Canucks undefeated. A mere 6 goals against in 3 games is the key.
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15. Hurricanes
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21
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2-1-0-0
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Still not convinced 'Canes can win long term without Keith Primeau, but they've played tough team defense.
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16. Avalanche
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9
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1-2-1-0
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Loss to Islanders a scary sight. Lack of offensive pressure (16 shots) against the untested Isles' defense was shocking.
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17. Flyers
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10
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0-2-1-0
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One goal in three games. Is Rod Brind'Amour that important to this team?
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18. Bruins
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12
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0-3-1-0
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Worst start in more than 30 years. Coach Pat Burns' practice tirades can be heard all the way in Bristol, Conn.
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19. Mighty Ducks
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15
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1-2-0-0
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Win over Dallas was encouraging. Paul Kariya has no points and only 4 shots in 2 games.
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20. Oilers
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17
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1-2-1-1
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Losses to San Jose and St. Louis show Oilers not yet ready for prime time.
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21. Capitals
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24
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1-1-1-0
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It's already clear that Caps will play better than last season. How much remains to be seen.
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22. Canadiens
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27
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1-3-0-0
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Lone win came against Flames (see No. 28). Encouraging start for Brian Savage (3 goals).
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23. Islanders
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28
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1-1-0-0
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With win over Avs, maybe they're not that bad. Lots of young players getting valuable experience.
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24. Thrashers
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23
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0-2-1-0
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Thrashers scored 5 goals against Buffalo. With schedule easing somewhat, first win should come soon.
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25. Lightning
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26
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1-2-0-0
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The battle for last place in the Southeast is on. Tampa just may have what it takes to stay out of the cellar.
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26. Blackhawks
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19
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0-2-2-0
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NHL version of "Fight Club." Tony Amonte stands in for Brad Pitt and gets pasted by high-school teammate Jeremy Roenick.
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27. Predators
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25
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0-2-1-0
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Home of country music. Should switch to the blues for remainder of season.
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28. Flames
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20
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0-3-0-0
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Is recently signed Jarome Iginla a savior? No, but he should help them score some goals.
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