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My colleagues Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun had control of the power rankings for the first two months. Now its my turn to let the masses disagree with my choices -- and that means theres plenty of movement this week.1. (Last week: 2) Montreal Canadiens, 17-6-2During their five-game road trip (during which Montreal has gone 2-2-0), the Canadiens posted a 5-4 shootout victory over the Kings on Sunday. Forward Andrew Shaw has three goals in his past five games. Captain Max Pacioretty had two goals and one assist for three points, while goalie Carey Price recorded his league-leading 14th win.2. (3)?New York Rangers, 17-8-1Rick Nash has two goals and one assist in the past three games. Hes going into the dirty areas and has been an offensive force of late while also helping to mentor rookie linemate Jimmy Vesey.3. (1)?Chicago Blackhawks, 16-8-3Goalie Corey Crawford had an appendectomy Saturday and will miss two or three weeks. He is 12-6-2, has a 2.27 goals-against average and a .927 save percentage. The Blackhawks now need to play better overall defense in front of backup Scott Darling during Crawfords absence.4. (5) Pittsburgh Penguins, 15-7-3Captain Sidney Crosby has two goals and five assists for seven points in the past four games. Overall, he has 26 points (16 goals, tied for the league lead, and 10 assists) in 19 games.5. (6) Ottawa Senators, 15-8-2With goalie Craig Anderson on personal leave to be with his wife who is battling cancer, fellow netminder Mike Condon made his second consecutive start. Condon is 3-1-1 and had 24 saves to help the Senators to a 2-0 win over the Panthers. It was his second shutout in five games since the Senators acquired him via trade from the Penguins on Nov. 2.6. (9) Columbus Blue Jackets, 14-5-4The Blue Jackets set a franchise record with a 60-shot performance during Saturdays 3-2 shootout win over the Coyotes. It was Columbus third straight victory, and the Blue Jackets improved to 8-1-2 in their past 11 games. Columbus five regulation losses are the fewest in the league.7. (4) Washington Capitals, 13-7-3The Capitals have lost three consecutive games (0-2-1) -- falling to the Maple Leafs, Islanders and Lightning. Washington will attempt to snap its skid against the rejuvenated Sabres on Monday night.8.? (14) San Jose Sharks, 15-9-1The Sharks had an emotional 4-1 win over the Kings on Wednesday. San Jose has dealt with a busy schedule of late, including a stretch of 10 games in 18 days, and is 6-3-1 during that span.9. (7) Tampa Bay Lightning, 14-11-2Tampa Bay has gone 4-5-1 in its past 10 games. Forward Brian Boyle scored the shootout winner to help the Lightning snap a four-game losing skid with a victory over the Capitals on Saturday.10.?(23) Philadelphia Flyers, 14-10-3The Flyers had a pair of character wins over the Blackhawks and Predators, and have won five straight to match the franchises longest winning streak since 2013-14.11. (8) St. Louis Blues, 14-7-4Alexander Steen scored his 200th goal in his 765th game during Saturdays 3-2 overtime loss to the Jets.12.? (15) Edmonton Oilers, 14-10-3The entire hockey world held its breath when Oilers captain Connor McDavid left Sundays game in the second period against the Wild because of the leagues concussion protocol. Fortunately, he returned in the third period and showed no ill effects. It would be devastating to Edmontons hopes to lose its best player for any amount of time.13.? (12) Los Angeles Kings, 13-10-2The Kings are 6-2-2 in their past 10 games but dropped a 5-4 shootout decision to the Canadiens on Sunday.14.? (11) Minnesota Wild, 12-8-4Eric Staal?-- who has five goals and 10 assists for 15 points in 20 games -- has added so much to the Wild both on and off the ice. And?Charlie Coyle is starting to heat up.15.? (18) Boston Bruins, 14-10-1Who knows where the Bruins would be this season without goalie Tuukka Rask? He made a season-high 35 saves en route to a 2-1 win over the Sabres on Saturday and is 13-4-1 with a 1.60 goals-against average and a .941 save percentage.16.?(22)?Winnipeg Jets, 13-13-2After missing 23 games because of injury, forward Bryan Little has four points in four games while logging plenty of ice time. The Jets had a huge 2-1 win over the Blackhawks on Sunday during which Winnipeg goalie Connor Hellebuyck made 25 saves.17.?(25) Calgary Flames, 13-13-2After breaking his finger, forward Johnny Gaudreau was expected to miss six weeks. It took him only three weeks to get back, and he wasted no time having an impact, scoring a goal and adding an assist against the Ducks on Sunday in his first game back.18. (10) Nashville Predators, 11-9-4Filip Forsberg needs to produce more. He only has two goals after scoring 33 in 2015-16.19.?(13) Anaheim Ducks, 12-9-5The Ducks dropped an embarrassing 8-3 loss to the Flames on Sunday. Ryan Kesler scored two goals in that game and now has 21 points in 26 games.20.?(16) New Jersey Devils, 11-7-6Even goalie Cory Schneider needs a day off. So backup Keith Kinkaid took advantage of his opportunity and led the Devils to a 5-4 overtime win over the Predators on Saturday. Hes 3-1-2 with a 2.59 goals-against average and a .928 save percentage.21.?(17) Florida Panthers, 12-11-2A week after making a coaching change, the Panthers are 1-1-1 under new coach Tom Rowe. Florida will face the Bruins and Flyers on back-to-back nights on Monday and Tuesday, respectively.22. (19) Dallas Stars, 10-10-6Goalie Kari Lehtonen made 23 saves to lead the Stars to a 3-0 win over the Avalanche on Saturday. It was his first shutout of the season.23. (20) Carolina Hurricanes, 10-10-5Goalie Cam Ward was outstanding in his 30-save performance to lead the Hurricanes to a 1-0 win over the Lightning on Sunday. It was his 25th career shutout.24.?(21) Toronto Maple Leafs, 10-9-5Rookie Auston Matthews has five goals and one assist for six points in his past five games. Overall, he has 11 goals and eight assists for 19 points this season.25.? (29) Buffalo Sabres, 9-10-5The return of Jack Eichel has paid instant dividends for the Sabres. He missed the first 21 games with a high-ankle sprain and has three goals and one assist for four points in three games. His presence adds an entirely different level of speed and finesse.26.?(24) Detroit Red Wings, 12-11-3Red Wings forward Frans Nielsen had an assist against his former team in a 4-3 win over the Islanders. He spent 10 seasons with the Islanders before signing a six-year deal with the Red Wings on July 1.27.? (26) Vancouver Canucks, 11-12-2The Canucks finally showed some emotion in a 3-2 shootout win over the Maple Leafs on Saturday.28.?(27) Arizona Coyotes, 8-11-4Despite a 3-2 shootout loss to the Blue Jackets, Coyotes goalie Mike Smith recorded 58 saves to set a franchise record.29.?(28) Colorado Avalanche, 9-13-1Defenseman Erik Johnson will be sidelined 6-8 weeks after breaking his leg while blocking a shot during Saturdays 3-0 loss to the Stars.30.? (30) New York Islanders, 9-10-5Anders Lee recorded his 100th point, while Josh Bailey extended his points streak to five game during Sundays 4-3 overtime loss to the Red Wings.Mitch Richmond Jersey . Francis told several hundred members of the European Olympic Committees that when sport "is considered only in economic terms and consequently for victory at every cost . Nate Thurmond Jersey . It might not have mattered. While the Dodgers are preparing for the playoffs, the Padres showed their future has promise behind two rookies. https://www.warriorsrookiesshop.com/Tim-Hardaway-City-Edition-Jersey/ . It just didnt show when he hit the ice. Berra made 42 saves and Kris Russell scored at 1:32 of overtime, lifting the Calgary Flames to a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday night. Jacob Evans Jersey .7 million, one-year contract, a raise of $2.2 million. Wieters had asked for $8.75 million and the Orioles had offered $6. Rick Barry Jersey .S. hockey team after paying his dues as an NHL general manager for more than three decades and giving up a lot of his free time to help USA Hockey.MINNEAPOLIS -- Maya Moore scored 33 points, hitting six 3-pointers, and the Minnesota Lynx outlasted Elena Delle Donnes strong performance for an 87-82 victory over the Chicago Sky on Tuesday night.Moore hit a 3 just before the shot-clock buzzer with 55.7 seconds left to give Minnesota an 85-80 lead. Chicago had the ball, down three, with 19.7 seconds left but Rebekkah Brunson jumped a pass attempt and went coast-to-coast for a layup to seal the win for Minnesota (15-3), which is ranked No. 2 in the AP power poll.Delle Donne scored 25 of her season-high 38 points in the first half for sixth-ranked Chicago (7-10). She made 10 straight shots, including an open 3-pointer with 7:33 left in the third for a 58-52 lead. Chicago was up 10 midway through the third quarter before Minnesota rallied.Sylvia Fowles putback with 7:20 remaining capped a 10-2 run to open the fourth for a 71-70 lead, the Lynxs first since the opening minute of the third.Courtney Vandersloot injured her right ankle with 6:57 left in the first quarter and did not return after being helped to the locker room. Her replacement, Jamierra Faulkner, finished with 18 points and seven assists.WINGS 77, MERCURY 74ARLINGTON, Texas -- Glory Johnson had 23 points and a WNBA season-high 22 rebounds to help the Wings beat the Mercury.It was the first 20-20 performance in the WNBA this season. She was 10 of 20 from the field and grabbed nine offensive rebounds.Diana Taurasi and DeWanna Bonner made 3-pointers on back-to-back possessions to pull Phoenix to 75-72 with 43 seconds left. Taurasi added two free throws with 7.3 seconnds left to make it 75-74 but Aerial Powers answered with two free throws.ddddddddddddPhoenix had possession with 5.3 seconds left, but Taurasis good look from 3 hit the back of the rim at the buzzer.Odyssey Sims added 19 points and Powers finished with 17 for Dallas (9-10), which is ranked No. 7 in the AP power poll. The Wings outrebounded Phoenix 46-24.Taurasi made five 3-pointers and scored 22 points for fifth-ranked Phoenix (8-11). Brittney Griner added 13 points, six assists and five blocks.DREAM 77, STORM 64ATLANTA -- Sancho Lyttle had a season-high 22 points and 11 rebounds, Angel McCoughtry added 18 points, and the Dream ended a six-game losing streak with a victory over the Storm.Lyttle was 11 of 13 from the field and McCoughtry hit Atlantas only 3-pointer during a 13-2 game-changing run to open the fourth quarter.Tiffany Hayes added 15 points for Atlanta (9-9), which won for the first time since hosting Chicago on June 17. Elizabeth Williams had a career-high seven blocks for the Dream, ranked No. 9 in the AP power poll.Atlanta controlled the boards 38-27, including 16-4 on the offensive end, and outscored Seattle 25-10 in the fourth.Jewell Loyd scored all 13 of her points in the third quarter for 10th-ranked Seattle (6-11). Breanna Stewart had her sixth double-double of the season with 11 points and 11 rebounds for the Storm, who turned it over 16 times.Dwight Howard, who signed with his hometown Atlanta Hawks Friday, was in attendance. ' ' '