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TW LW Team Our Take
1 1
(4-1-0) 		Rookie John Carlson is making an early bid for top rookie honors with a goal and six points in five games.
2 10
(4-0-0) 		With two goals and nine points in four games, Richards sits atop of the NHL’s scoring race.
3 8
(4-0-0) 		The undefeated Leafs are showing an inspired commitment to team defence thus far.
4 2
(3-1-1) 		The good news is Todd Bertuzzi is leading the team in scoring; the bad news is that Henrik Zetterberg is goal-less in five games.
5 19
(3-0-1) 		The Predators blew a two goal lead in their 3-2 overtime loss to the Capitals Saturday night, but still have yet to lose in regulation time.
6 12
(3-2-1) 		Marty Turco played superbly as the Hawks were outshot 41-21, but beat Buffalo 5-4.
7 23
(3-1-1) 		Don’t look now, but goalie Carey Price just may be winning over the Habs faithful.
8 6
(3-1-0) 		A good start to the year is spoiled by a miserable 6-0 loss to the Florida Panthers – of all teams.
9 15
(3-1-0) 		The Kings are off to a great start, but Norris Trophy hopeful Drew Doughty has only one assist in four games.
10 13
(3-3-0) 		The Penguins have won two straight on the strength of two goals and four points by Sidney Crosby.
11 27
(2-1-2) 		John Tavares returned to the lineup and scored a goal in the Islanders 5-2 win over the Avalanche.
12 5
(2-2-1) 		The Flyers suffered a third period collapse in dropping a 5-1 decision to Crosby and the Pens.
13 20
(3-2-0) 		Shark killer Dustin Byfuglien scored his first goal of the year for Atlanta, and it was a game-winner against San Jose.
14 11
(3-2-0) 		Before losing to the Islanders, the Avs scored big road wins in Detroit and New Jersey
15 3
(2-2-1) 		The Sedin’s are once again leading the Canucks in scoring, although Henrik doesn’t have a goal yet in five games.
16 18
(2-1-1) 		After struggling at home last season, the Blues have won both of their home starts thus far.
17 29
(2-3-1) 		Corey Perry scored the winner in a 3-2 victory over Phoenix, but Anaheim has allowed 10 more goals than they have scored this season.
18 16
(2-1-0) 		The Bruins returned from a five-day break to thump the Devils 5-1 on the strength of another great Tim Thomas outing.
19 4
(1-1-1) 		The Sharks locked up their captain, Joe Thornton, to a three-year extension Saturday morning and then lost 4-2 to Atlanta that night.
20 28
(2-2-0) 		Back-to-back shutout wins suddenly have the Panthers season moving in the right direction.
21 7
(2-2-0) 		The young Oilers have dropped two straight, but they are competitive and in games.
22 21
(2-2-0) 		Captain Jarome Iginla finally found the net, scoring the GWG against the Oilers Saturday.
23 25
(2-2-0) 		The Blue Jackets need Rick Nash (one goal, minus-3) to kick it into gear.
24 9
(2-2-0) 		After opening 2-0, the Hurricanes have dropped a pair of games and have slid back to .500.
25 17
(1-1-1) 		The Rangers have been hit hard by the injury bug with veterans Chris Drury, Marian Gaborik and Vinny Prospal all going down.
26 22
(1-2-1) 		The Coyotes aren’t going to win many games until Wojtek Wolski and Lee Stempniak find the score sheet.
27 26
(1-2-1) 		The Wild failed to sell out for the first time in franchise history Saturday night when Columbus was in town.
28 30
(1-3-1) 		Starter Pascal Leclaire has gone down with a groin injury meaning Brian Elliott takes over as the No. 1 tender.
29 24
(1-4-1) 		At minus-7 with no goals, can we say last season’s top rookie Tyler Myers is mired in a sophomore slump?
30 14
(1-4-1) 		From having to dress just 15 players because of cap concerns to allowing 11 more goals than they've scored, the Devils are simply an utter mess.
 

Hard to say which is the bigger surprise, the fact the Toronto Maple Leafs are undefeated or that the Dallas Stars have won all four of their games.

Perhaps it is the New Jersey Devils being 30th overall, with a 1-4-1 record and riding a two-game losing streak.

In a week where Joe Thornton took himself off the free agent market by signing a three-year contract extension, Brad Richards continues to make a strong case for himself as the No.1 attraction for next summer's free agent bidding.



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