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Avalanche
Power play prowess | The only thing this Avalanche team doesn’t do well is score on the power play, which boggles the mind. Colorado has converted on 16.4% of its man advantages, which ranks 26th. This team might be undefeated if it had just an average power play.
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27-2-7
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Stars
Top-four defenseman | Defense was the biggest concern for the Stars entering the season, and that hasn’t changed. In fact, those issues have only been compounded by the fact that Thomas Harley has regressed. GM Jim Nill needs to find a solution there.
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25-7-6
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Wild
Different division | “Hey Santa, this Central Division is no joke. How about a spot in the Metro or Atlantic? We’d even settle for the Pacific.”
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22-10-6
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Red Wings
Better shooting luck | The Red Wings now lead the Atlantic Division, and that’s in spite of an 8.15% shooting percentage at five-on-five. Detroit ranks 26th in that category, so the team should take off if more of those shots start to hit the twine.
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22-13-3
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Golden Knights
Bonus points | Vegas has picked up at least one point in 26 of its 34 games, but getting the full two points has been an issue. The Golden Knights lead the NHL with 10…
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