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Power Rankings: The top worry for every team

The NHL has rolled through the midpoint of the season, so it's time to start worrying about what each team still needs to challenge for a playoff spot down the stretch ... or just find some respectability. This week's Power Rankings -- voted on, as always, by ESPN's panel of experts -- are full of concerns and consternations.

How we rank: We use a panel of voters, and these rankings reflect which teams voters think would win head-to-head matchups. Higher-ranked teams are favored over lower-ranked teams. A run of wins doesn't guarantee a jump, and a couple of losses don't guarantee a fall.