NHL power ratings: Avs experience slump, clinging to top spot

NHL power ratings: Avs experience slump, clinging to top spot

SportsLine NHL analyst Scott Erskine breaks down his top 10 teams ahead of Week 18 and the Olympic Break

NHL Power Rankings: Avalanche Hold Onto No. 1 Spot Amidst Struggles

The Colorado Avalanche are holding onto the top spot in the NHL power rankings, but their grip is tenuous after a dismal performance in Week 17. Starting strong with a 31-2-7 record, they have faltered recently, going 5-7-2 over their last 14 games. Their lead for the President's Trophy has diminished to just five points over the second-place Minnesota Wild and Dallas Stars, who both won their matches. As the NHL gears up for the 2026 Winter Oly…