Playoff races are getting tighter. So is the race for teams that are jockeying for position ahead of the NHL draft lottery. Because this is what happens when the NHL is in the midst of its final full month of the season.
Don't forget the players. There are a number of them who are also going to be under watch for one reason or another -- either in those playoff races or as they approach free agency. That's why for this week's edition of NHL Power Rankings, we have identified the players who are under the most pressure as the regular season draws to a close.