The past two Kings seasons have concluded thanks to playoff series losses to the Oilers. But there's something different about a matchup against the team you defeated in the Cup Final. As the reigning champs, the Knights have been getting every opponent's best effort in every game. Who takes Round 2, with the setting changed to TD Garden? Round 1 between these two Eastern powers went to the Blueshirts, 7-4, last weekend. have in store for their matchup at Madison Square Garden this season. Sure, there's another matchup against the Bruins this month, but stars shine brighter on Broadway, so we're anxious to see what Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl & Co. Points percentages are through the games of Nov. Note: Previous ranking for each team refers to the previous edition, published Nov.

How we rank: A panel of ESPN hockey commentators, analysts, reporters and editors each send in a 1-32 poll based on the games through Wednesday, which generates our master list here. 1! - we've identified the most interesting game (or games) on the December slate for each team. Whether it's playoff-bound juggernauts facing off for the first time this season or fans getting to see a familiar face in an unfamiliar jersey, there is something special in store for all 32 clubs.įor this week's edition of the Power Rankings - which feature a new team at No. We've made it past the NHL's quarter mark, and as we turn our calendars over to the final month of the 2023 calendar year, there are a great many fantastic matchups to watch before the Winter Classic on New Year's Day.

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NHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, most interesting December games

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