SB Nation’s NHL Power Rankings, Week 11: Los Angeles Kings On The Rise

They are a young, hungry and determined team that has excelled in close games and look to be a legitimate threat as the season progresses, not just an early-season flash in the pan. Our panel of voters are still a bit unsure, ranking the Kings just 5th overall and giving them just one first-place vote. Here’s betting that next week this relatively unknown team pressure the Caps and Blackhawks for the top spot.

PLEASE READ: Western Conference rankings are determined by votes from Western Conference bloggers, Eastern Conference bloggers for Eastern rankings. The Top 10 Power Rankings are determined by a separate vote of Western and Eastern Conference bloggers.