Week 6 Power Poll

The big story this week in the NHL was Steven Stamkos's hat trick against Philadelphia Thursday night. That gave him 19 goals in 19 games. Now people are wondering if he can be the 1st player since Brett Hull to score 50 goals in 50 games. I'm wondering if he will be the 1st player to score 70+ goals since Alexander Mogilny & Teemu Selanne did in 1992-93.

Either way when you debate whether Crosby or Ovechkin is the face of the NHL I think we need to start including Mr. Stamkos in the discussion.

Here is the Power Poll for Week 6: Feel free to leave any comments if you agree or disagree.

1. (1) Washington            14            5            2            30
Still on top despite back-to-back losses this weekend.

2. (4) Detroit                   13              3              2              28 
Bounces back from OT loss to Minnesota with an OT win over Calgary.

3. (3) Philadelphia            13              6              2              28 

Looking for payback tonight against Montreal after being shutout last Tuesday.

4. (5) Montreal                   13              6              1              27 

Expect a hostile reception in Philadelphia tonight.

5. (2) Los Angeles               13             6             0             26 

Has won eight of their last nine games with Johnathan Quick in net.

6. (8) St. Louis                    11              5              3              25 

Andy McDonald, David Backes & Brad Boyes have 21 points in their last five games

7. (19) Colorado                   12              7              1              25

Craig Anderson is back in net for the Avs.

8. (17) Tampa Bay                11              7              2              24 

Stamkos is the face of the franchise, even when Lecavalier returns from injury.

9. (12) Pittsburgh                 11              8              2              24

Still juggling lines by moving Malkin from center to wing

10. (18) Boston                        11              5              2           24
Will have their hands full trying to contain Tampa's offense tonight

11. (9) Chicago                    11             10              2              24 
Bounced back from 7-2 loss to Calgary by beating Vancouver 7-1 the next night.

12. (14) Columbus                 12              6              0              24 

Swept three game road trip in California (3-0) for the 1st time in Franchise history 

13. (6) Vancouver                 10              6              3              23 

Can't lose 7-1 at home to Chicago if they want to be taken seriously as a Stanley Cup contender.

14. N.Y. Rangers             11              9              1              23

Marian Gaborik earned an assist in his return to Minnesota.

15. (7) Anaheim                   10             10              3              23 
Defenseman look more interested in playing offense

16. (13) Phoenix                9              5              5              23 

Have won six games in a row.

17. (15) San Jose                   9              6              4              22

6-3 win against the Kings shows Sharks aren't going to roll over for L.A.

18. (16) Minnesota              10              7              2              22

Need to learn how to play 60 minutes if they want to make the playoffs.

19. (21) Atlanta                  9              9              3              21
Andrew Ladd named as Captain of the team.

20. (20) Nashville                9              6              3              21 
Looking for 3rd straight win against Columbus

21. Dallas                   10              7              1              21

Mike Riberio finally scored his 1st two goals of the season Thursday night

22. (23) Carolina                9              9              2              20 
Patrick O'Sullivan being placed on waivers is the latest chapter in his hard luck life.

23. (11) Ottawa                   9             10              1              19
Busy schedule with four games this week. 

24. (24) Buffalo                  8             11              3              19

Goalie Ryan Miller is nursing a groin injury

25. (25) Florida                9              9              0              18 
Has won four of their last six games

26. (26) Calgary                    8             10              1              17

You know things are bad when the GM trades his own son.

27. Toronto                     7              9              3              17

J.S. Giguere has the same problem as Ryan Miller.

28. (29) Edmonton                5             10              4              14 

Win over Anaheim snaps six game winless streak

29. (28) New Jersey                5             13              2              12 

The league's best team Washington pays a visit to Jersey tonight.

30 (30) N.Y. Islanders            4             12              4              12 

The winless streak is at 13 games