NHL Power Rankings, January 27th, 2024 Edition

The Hockey Guy

27 Jan 202430:01

Summary

TLDRThis week's NHL power rankings sees Edmonton take the top spot with their 16-game winning streak. Other top teams include Vancouver, Carolina, Florida, and Boston. Near the bottom are Chicago, Anaheim, San Jose, Ottawa and Buffalo, who are struggling this season. There is discussion around playoff spots and contendors, as well as analysis on certain team's performances over the past week. The video also mentions enjoying the upcoming All-Star break and thanks viewers for their support of the channel.

Takeaways

😀 It's a weekly NHL power rankings video for January 2024
👍 The host is taking a break for the All-Star week after this video
🔥 Edmonton is #1 with a 16-game winning streak
🏒 Vancouver and Boston are tied for 2nd in the rankings
😕 Philadelphia dropped 8 spots to #16 after a rough week
⚡ Tampa Bay is playing very well and moved up to #9
🐧 Pittsburgh moved up to #18 and is close to a playoff spot
😎 Detroit made a rare appearance in the top 10 at #8
🤔 The host analyzes each team's weekly performance to determine rankings
📺 The video script provides great NHL analysis and power rankings insights

Q & A

What is the date of the power rankings video?
-The power rankings video is for January 27th, 2024.
Why is the narrator taking a break next week?
-Next week is the All-Star break, so the narrator is taking a break and not doing his regular power rankings video. He doesn't want to leave Disneyland to watch hockey games like he did last year.
Which team is ranked last this week?
-The Chicago Blackhawks are ranked last at #32 this week, dropping two spots.
Which matchup is the narrator looking forward to seeing in person?
-The narrator is looking forward to seeing the Anaheim Ducks play the San Jose Sharks in person on January 31st.
How many spots did the Philadelphia Flyers drop this week?
-The Philadelphia Flyers dropped a jaw-dropping 8 spots this week, from #8 to #16.
Which team had the biggest jump up the rankings this week?
-The St. Louis Blues made the biggest jump up the rankings, moving up 8 spots from #23 to #15.
Which Canadian team is ranked the highest this week?
-The Vancouver Canucks are the top ranked Canadian team this week at #2.
What is the Edmonton Oilers' current winning streak at?
-The Edmonton Oilers are on a 16 game winning streak and moved up to the #1 spot in the power rankings.
Who is playing unexpectedly well in goal for the Oilers?
-Backup goalie Stuart Skinner has been playing out of his mind during the winning streak.
What are the narrator's plans for the All-Star break?
-The narrator is planning to take the week off, enjoy time with his family, attend a Ducks vs Sharks game, and possibly live stream some outdoor street hockey in California.