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Mike Brophy's Power Rankings: April 6, 2009

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1 1 The Sharks avoided a season sweep by the Ducks, beating Anaheim 3-2 Sunday.
2 2 The Bruins' 1-0 win over the Rangers was the fourth time this season they have defeated an opponent by that score.
3 2 Marian Hossa’s game-winner against Minnesota snaps a three-game losing streak for the Wings.
4 4 Thomas Fleischmann snaps a 14-game goalless drought with a tally against Atlanta.
5 5 The Devils have won back-to-back games after going on an 0-5-1 skid.
6 11 Nikolai Khabibulin makes 20 saves in a 1-0 win over the Blue Jackets.
7 6 Sidney Crosby should never -- repeat, never! -- drop his gloves to fight after Sunday’s disastrous effort against Keith Ballard of the Panthers.
8 9 Allowing five goals in an 8-5 win over Toronto is not a good sign with the playoffs just around the corner.
9 7 Henrik Sedin, the twin who doesn't score, hits the 20-goal plateau for the first time in his career.
10 10 Goalie Cam Ward sets a franchise record with eight straight victories.
11 8 The Flames' defensive woes could be their undoing in the playoffs.
12 13 The Blue Jackets are desperately trying to make the playoffs for the first time, but has five losses in seven starts.
13 12 Sean Avery was up to his old tricks causing havoc against Boston Saturday.
14 15 Alexei Kovalev has seven goals and 15 points in six games since being teamed with Saku Koivu and Alex Tanguay.
15 17 A big win over the Penguins Sunday has the Panthers back knocking on the playoff door.
16 20 Corey Perry has nine goals in his past 11 games for the red-hot Ducks.
17 16 David Backes fires four goals in a 5-4 win over the Red Wings in Detroit.
18 14 Captain and leader Jason Arnott returns from a concussion, scoring twice and adding an assist in a 5-4 win over Columbus.
19 18 The Sabres pump 23 shots at Martin Brodeur in the third period, but still lose 3-2 Saturday.
20 21 Marian Gaborik has seven goals, including one in each of his last four games, since returning from a hip injury eight games ago.
21 19 The Oilers' inability to win at home will ultimately prove to be their undoing.
22 23 Mike Fisher scores the shootout winner against the Flyers Saturday.
23 22 Defenceman Trevor Daley scores his second overtime winner of the season in a 5-4 win over the Blues.
24 24 The Leafs spent the week signing highly-regarded college kids Christian Hanson and Tyler Bozak.
25 27 Al Montoya, the sixth overall pick by the Rangers in 2004, finally makes his NHL debut and records a shutout.
26 25 Colby Armstrong scores his 20th goal of the season and keeps a seven-game point streak alive.
27 26 Rookie Brian Boyle scored twice in the first period to spark the Kings to a 6-1 win over Phoenix.
28 28 One regulation win in 10 games pretty much sums up the Lightning's lost season.
29 29 The Avs beat the Canucks 4-1 to snap an 0-7-1 skid.
30 30 The Isles have called up five players from the American League and still put the boots to the Lightning.