NHL Power Rankings: 32 Teams' Post-Olympic Buzz

The Olympic break ends, and every NHL team emerges with its own hot topic that could define the stretch run. Tampa Bay sits atop most rankings after a dominant 19-2 surge since December, while Colorado clings to the top spot in others despite a Kulak trade and recent stumbles. Defending champs like the Lightning and surging squads such as Columbus under Rick Bowness reshape the playoff picture, and front offices everywhere watch these early post-break games with trade deadline fever building.