There are several teams on significant winning streaks, and that alters this week's NHL power rankings as a result.
The Flames and Avalanche make considerable jumps in the rankings, as do the Penguins and Bruins in the top 10.
On the other side of the coin, the Kings take a major fall backward this week.
Here is the complete breakdown of Sporting News' NHL power rankings for Week 13.
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NHL Power Rankings 13.0
1. Tampa Bay Lightning
31-10-3, 65 pts (last week: 1)
First team to reach 30 wins, but just 2-2-1 last five games — a minor speed bump in midst of great season. Victor Hedman injury a blow, however.
2. Vegas Golden Knights
29-11-3, 61 pts (last week: 2)
Stood toe to toe with defending Western Conference champs Tuesday, but lost 1-0 decision to Predators. Next up: face the top team in the NHL, the Lightning, in Tampa on Thursday.
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3. Washington Capitals
28-14-3, 59 pts (last week: 3)
Caps have 18 wins on home ice, tied with Golden Knights for league lead.
4. Nashville Predators
26-11-6, 58 pts (last week: 6)
Pekka Rinne is having an outstanding season in goal, and Juuse Saros filled in Tuesday with 43-save shutout over Vegas. Preds 3-0-1 last four.
5. Winnipeg Jets
26-13-7, 59 pts (last week: 5)
Lost two straight; and 10-10-6 road record is a concern.
6. Boston Bruins
24-10-8, 56 pts (last week: 8)
Tied with Lightning for fewest regulation losses with only ten.
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7. St. Louis Blues
27-17-3, 57 pts (last week: 9)
Three of the top seven teams in the power rankings are from Central Division. How about Carter Hutton stepping in as Jake Allen tries to find his game, and posting a ridiculous 1.78 GAA and .942 save percentage in 17 appearances this season?
Today's goalie hugs brought to you by @apetro_27 and @CarterHutton. pic.twitter.com/OVJcyXB3co
— NHL GIFs (@NHLGIFs) January 17, 2018
8. San Jose Sharks
24-13-6, 54 pts (last week: 13)
Sharks find their footing with three-game win streak. Win over Kings jumps them over L.A. and into second place in Pacific.
9. Toronto Maple Leafs
25-17-4, 54 pts (last week: 10)
Power play is ninth best in the NHL, PK is ranked fourth. That's a winning combination come playoff time.
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10. Pittsburgh Penguins
24-19-3, 51 pts (last week: 16)
The schedule flipped to the second-half and the Penguins came alive. Four straight wins and Sidney Crosby is playing like Sidney Crosby again.
11. New Jersey Devils
23-12-8, 54 pts (last week: 11)
Snapped six-game winless skid with convincing road victory over Islanders Tuesday night as team captain Andy Greene fought for the first time in 11-season NHL career.
It took 749 career games but #NJDevils captain had his hand raised while rocking the #TheJacket after getting in his first-ever @NHL fight! #NJDvsNYI pic.twitter.com/jRzsBKhSJO
— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) January 17, 2018
12. New York Rangers
23-17-5, 51 pts (last week: 7)
Tuesday's 5-1 win over Flyers was Rangers' most impressive victory in recent memory. Henrik Lundqvist continues brilliant play. Injuries starting to pile up for first time this season.
MIXED BAG: Metro, Central races turning into a bloodbath
13. Calgary Flames
19-16-4, 42 pts (last week: 22)
Hit their bye week on a season-high seven-game winning streak. Johnny Gaudreau with points in all seven of those games.
14. Dallas Stars
26-17-3, 55 pts (last week: 14)
16 home wins tied for second most in Western Conference. Jason Spezza benched for one game, responds with two goals Tuesday night.
15. Columbus Blue Jackets
25-18-3, 53 pts (last week: 12)
Jack Johnson asks for trade, Blue Jackets still springing leaks and battling injuries, though remain in playoff spot in tough Metro.
16. Los Angeles Kings
24-15-5, 53 pts (last week: 4)
On a four-game losing streak and just 2-5-1 in last eight games
17. Colorado Avalanche
24-16-3, 51 pts (last week: 21)
They've won seven in a row and Nathan MacKinnon is a legitimate Hart Trophy candidate.
So mind blowing, it motivated @Mackinnon9 to crank his 20th of the year. #ANAvsCOL pic.twitter.com/851A45vSxp
— NHL (@NHL) January 15, 2018
18. New York Islanders
23-19-4, 50 pts (last week: 18)
Powered by rookies Mat Barzal and Anthony Beauvillier, the high-flying Islanders won three in a row before 4-1 setback to Devils last night. Injured Josh Bailey resumes skating Wednesday.
19. Minnesota Wild
24-17-5, 53 pts (last week: 19)
Only one regulation loss in last seven games (4-1-2). Since returning from injury, Zach Parise only has one point (assist) in seven games.
20. Anaheim Ducks
20-16-9, 49 pts (last week: 15)
Rickard Rackell stepping up amidst plethora of injuries in Anaheim with team-high 15 goals and 32 points.
21. Philadelphia Flyers
20-16-8, 48 pts (last week: 23)
Four-game winning streak brought Flyers back into playoff picture. Thumped 5-1 by Rangers, though, on Tuesday.
22. Chicago Blackhawks
22-17-6, 50 pts (last week: 20)
Corey Crawford's vertigo problems could derail Chicago's playoff hopes.
23. Carolina Hurricanes
20-17-8, 48 pts (last week: 17)
Sebastian Aho concussion a big blow to 'Canes. Aho has team-high 16 goals and 37 points.
#GottaSeeIt: Flames captain Mark Giordano was ejected for this hit on Sebastian Aho. pic.twitter.com/aiuUeYltJy
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) January 14, 2018
24. Edmonton Oilers
20-23-3, 43 pts (last week: 25)
Very quietly Connor McDavid has 37 assists and 52 points in 46 games.
25. Detroit Red Wings
18-19-7, 43 pts (last week: 24)
Dylan Larkin has only four even strength goals this season -- also has one on the power play and two more shorthanded.
26. Florida Panthers
18-19-6, 42 pts (last week: 26)
Three players -- Jonathan Huberdeau, Vincent Trochek and Aleksander Barkov -- with 40 or more points.
27. Montreal Canadiens
18-20-6, 42 pts (last week: 27)
Frightening concussion suffered by Phillip Danault, coupled with unspecified Andrew Shaw injury, puts struggling Habs further in a bind.
Classy move by Zdeno Chara to stay out and make sure Phillip Danault was okay after injuring him with a shot. Most players left ice before Danault was stretchered off pic.twitter.com/u459oT95nN
— Brady Trettenero (@BradyTrett) January 14, 2018
28. Ottawa Senators
15-18-9, 39 pts (last week: 29)
Craig Anderson, Matt Duchene and Mike Hoffman all come alive before bye week. Can they continue uptick in play upon return Thursday?
29. Vancouver Canucks
18-21-6, 42 pts (last week: 28)
Henrik Sedin has two goals in 45 games -- though he does have team-high 30 assists.
30. Buffalo Sabres
11-24-9, 31 pts (last week: 30)
Snapped five-game winless skid with solid 3-1 win over Blue Jackets before bye week.
31. Arizona Coyotes
10-28-8, 28 pts (last week: 31)
Did they get nearly enough from Chicago in Anthony Duclair trade? Don't think so.