ESPN.com · Feb 14, 2019
NHL Power Rankings after Week 19
Ah, love is in the air. This Valentine's Day, it's all about new love in the NHL. In this week's Power Rankings, we identify the players whom teams (and fans) have fallen for this season.
How we rank: The ESPN hockey editorial staff submits polls ranking teams 1-31, and those results are tabulated to the list featured here. Teams are rated through Tuesday night's games, taking into account overall record, recent success and context such as injuries.
1. Tampa Bay Lightning
Previous ranking: 1
Nikita Kucherov has been the leading man all season. With a league-leading 88 points (and seven in his past two games), he could be staring at a Hart (Trophy) in June.
2. San Jose Sharks
Previous ranking: 4