Stanley Cup Playoffs power rankings as NHL postseason rolls on

TL;DR

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are in progress, with the Philadelphia Flyers performing unexpectedly well, led by rookie Porter Martone. Updated power rankings reflect the ongoing competition among the eight playoff teams.

Key points

Stanley Cup Playoffs are underway
Philadelphia Flyers are performing unexpectedly well
Rookie Porter Martone is a standout player
Vegas Golden Knights are favorites in their series
Updated power rankings reflect ongoing competition

Philadelphia FlyersVegas Golden KnightsMontreal CanadiensUtah Mammoth

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are underway. The early story was the play of the Philadelphia Flyers. The Flyers have been playing better than anyone could have expected. The team is rejuvenated due to the outstanding player of rookie Porter Martone. The eight playoff matchups still have a way to go, and anything can change. Here are the updated Stanley Cup power rankings.

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8. Vegas Golden Knights

Vegas is getting more than they asked for from Utah. The Mammoth have shown they are not an easy matchup, but the Golden Knights are staying on their toes. Vegas is still the favorite to win the series.

7. Montreal Canadiens

Montreal’s matchup with Tampa Bay has the feeling that it will go down to the wire. The division foes have traded blows left and right. The Canadiens need their offense to continue propelling the team forward.

6. Tampa Bay Lightning

The Lightning are strapped in for a battle with the Canadiens. Tampa Bay knows their division opponent well and will need to be at its best for the rest of the series. Defense and goaltending are the keys to moving on.