The NHL playoff picture is taking shape, and the Colorado Avalanche are looking downright scary. Charlie Coyle has been a game-changer since joining their third line – while his 8 points in 16 games might not jump off the page, his impact at even strength has been huge.
The defending champion Vegas Golden Knights are getting hot at the right time. Goalie Adin Hill has found his groove since February, posting an impressive .917 save percentage. That’s helped Vegas hold off a surging Los Angeles Kings team in the Pacific Division race.
In Dallas, Mikko Rantanen is proving to be exactly what the Stars needed. He’s put up 15 points in 16 games, and the
![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://www.hockeymonitor.com/news/nhl-power-rankings-senators-surge-following-first-playoff-berth-in-6-years/&media=https://www.hockeymonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/hockey-news-008.jpg&description="NHL power rankings update: Avalanche leads while teams jockey for playoff positions, featuring key player performances and standings changes."){kind=link}