Power Rankings: We've got a new No. 1 this week

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The Detroit Red Wings hit a small bump in the NHL road over the past week, dropping three straight games for the first time since mid-November.

It all just opened the door for another Western Conference team to take over the top spot in our Power Rankings.

Despite a close loss to the Phoenix Coyotes on Tuesday (all of the contests between the two clubs have been quite spirited this season), the San Jose Sharks move to No. 1 after a 2-1-1 week and 7-1-2 stretch. The Sharks also boast the NHL's best road record (16-4-3).

Meanwhile, the Penguins and Ducks move back into the Top 10, while the Hurricanes and Rangers drop out.

You can weigh in and rank your 30 teams here.

Until next time, enjoy puckheads!

-- Posted on Wednesday, Jan. 16

2007-2008 Power Rankings: Week 14
	RK (PV)	TEAM	REC.	COMMENT
	1 (3)	Sharks	25-13-7	The Sharks aren't getting a ton of scoring, but it doesn't seem to matter. They are winning, which is something the Wings couldn't do a lot of in the last week at least. Only Detroit has allowed fewer goals on average and San Jose leads the league with a 16-4-3 road record.
	2 (1)	Red Wings	33-10-4	We're not used to seeing the Red Wings lose, especially three in a row, it?s their longest skid since mid-November. Things won't get any easier either; Vancouver, San Jose, L.A., Anaheim and Phoenix are on the docket.
	3 (4)	Devils	26-15-3	The Devils have won five of their last six games and 19 of their last 25 as they try to hold off the Pens for the lead in the Atlantic.
	4 (2)	Senators	29-12-4	Dany Heatley's out, Jason Spezza isn't "100 percent" and the Senators have won just two games in regulation (albeit one was vs. Detroit) in their last eight contests.
	5 (7)	Penguins	26-16-3	The Penguins have won nine of their last 10 games and are tied for the division lead with the Devils. And was Evgeni Malkin just a little motivated earlier this week after not being named to the All-Star team?
	6 (9)	Wild	26-17-2	The Wild got back on track, winning three straight against Detroit, Chicago and red-hot Phoenix.
	7 (15)	Ducks	25-17-6	It's our Wacky Mover of the Week! Maybe not so wacky when you have Scott Niedermayer back in your lineup. But along with its big D, Anaheim is also racking up the goals, outscoring its opponents 18-7 in the last four games.
	8 (6)	Flames	22-17-8	Helllllllllllllllllllllo CuJo.
	9 (13)	Canadiens	23-14-8	The Canadiens are still within striking distance (eight points) of the division-leading Sens in the Northeast. And, for now, they can take solace in Alexei Kovalev's offensive run (four goals and four assists in last six games).
	10 (12)	Flyers	23-15-5	Winners of four of their last five games, the Flyers are also putting pressure on the Devils in the Atlantic. So, do they really need Peter Forsberg?
	11 (5)	Canucks	25-17-4	One glaring stat explains a lot of the Canucks' woes this season -- they are 0-15-1 this season when trailing after two periods.
	12 (8)	Stars	25-18-5	While the Stars are 2-6-1 over their last nine games, they are hoping to turn it around over the next week with games vs. division rivals San Jose and Anaheim on the docket. Through Tuesday, only three points separate the three clubs in the Pacific.
	13 (16)	Islanders	22-18-5	The Islanders salvaged a recent road trip (2-1-2) before returning home, but the power play is still an issue (2-for-20 in their last six games).
	14 (14)	Blues	22-15-6	The Blues dropped back-to-back games, but still have points in seven of their last eight contests.
	15 (11)	Rangers	21-20-5	The Rangers have dropped six of their last seven, Jaromir Jagr is limping around the locker room and the team sits last in the competitive Atlantic Division. Does something have to give before Feb. 26?
	16 (10)	Hurricanes	22-22-4	The Hurricanes are 3-6-1 over their last 10 games, but things should get better as more players are expected to return to the lineup over the next week.
	17 (19)	Coyotes	24-20-1	The Coyotes, 7-2-0 over their last nine contests, have more points (49) than the Bruins (48), Rangers (47) and Maple Leafs (42). Just a tidbit for all you traditionalists out there.
	18 (17)	Avalanche	25-18-3	The Avs faired well on a road trip through the Southeast Division (3-1-0), but how will they be against the West at home?
	19 (22)	Blue Jackets	22-18-6	Nikolai Zherdev shoots, scores and blocks shots! The Jackets have won six straight at home and have quietly caught the Blues in the every-team-for-itself-after-the-Wings division.
	20 (18)	Bruins	22-18-4	Can the B's get back on a winning track?
	21 (23)	Oilers	21-22-4	The Oilers have won four of their last five contests against the likes of the Rangers, Islanders, Coyotes and Flames.
	22 (21)	Sabres	19-18-6	Nine straight losses, but the last three have come in the shootout.
	23 (20)	Blackhawks	20-21-4	We don't pick favorites here, but man, can't the run of bad luck with injuries just stop in Chicago?
	24 (24)	Predators	22-19-4	The Predators have earned a point in seven of their past eight games, and are just four points out from a playoff spot.
	25 (25)	Capitals	19-21-5	How will the team's offense fare with Michael Nylander undergoing season-ending surgery for a torn left rotator cuff?
	26 (28)	Thrashers	23-22-2	Back-to-back wins against the Penguins and Red Wings earn the Thrashers a few points this week.
	27 (26)	Panthers	20-22-4	The Panthers have just three wins in their last 11 games, only one of which was in regulation. Ouch.
	28 (29)	Kings	18-27-2	Three straight wins pulls the Kings further out of our basement.
	29 (30)	Lightning	17-24-5	The Bolts' only constant -- Vinny Lecavalier -- has been held pointless for three straight games. It's the first time that's happened in over two years.
	30 (27)	Maple Leafs	17-21-8	Will someone just pull the plug already?!