The price to land Erik Karlsson would undoubtedly be a steep one, but several teams are well equipped and well positioned to make reasonable pitches to the Ottawa Senators.

Karlsson is once again in the spotlight with Monday's trade deadline approaching, as the Senators have reportedly been engaged in trade dialogue about the superstar defenseman with more than six NHL clubs.

Teams would need to meet several criteria for a deal to make sense. They would need enough cap space to absorb Karlsson's $6.5-million cap hit this season and next, they'd need to possess elite prospects or young players already at the NHL level, and they would presumably be win-now teams.

Here are three teams that have the cap space, assets, and incentive to put together a package significant enough for Ottawa to consider parting with Karlsson before the deadline:

Tampa Bay Lightning

Projected deadline cap space: $9.7 million

Why it works for the Lightning: Parting with Sergachev less than a year after landing him in the Jonathan Drouin trade wouldn't be ideal for Tampa Bay general manager Steve Yzerman, but if it means landing Karlsson, it would be worth it.

Adding Karlsson would turn arguably the league's best team into even more of a juggernaut, and pairing him with Victor Hedman would almost be unfair to the rest of the NHL.

The Lightning's forward depth would make jettisoning Johnson and promising prospect Raddysh bearable, and two late first-round picks would simply be the cost of doing business, considering what the Bolts would get back.

They have space to accommodate Karlsson's contract, and if the opportunity to sign the all-world defenseman to a mega-extension were to present itself on July 1, few NHL GMs are better than Yzerman at maneuvering under the cap to secure the club's core.

Why it works for the Senators: If you're going to give up arguably the game's best offensive defenseman, you should be getting a top defensive prospect or an NHL-ready rearguard with a high ceiling, and that describes Sergachev to a tee.

Few other teams have the assets to compete with what the Lightning can offer. If Ottawa does decide trading Karlsson is the right move, the possibility of getting Sergachev, a dependable forward with years of NHL experience in Johnson, another enticing prospect in Raddysh, and two first-round selections would be an offer worth considering for Senators GM Pierre Dorion.

Johnson is under contract until 2023-24, but he's a proven offensive contributor who's being trusted with top-line minutes alongside Steven Stamkos and getting power-play time, while Raddysh is excelling with the OHL's Sault St. Marie Greyhounds, entering Wednesday with 27 points in 17 games. - Josh Gold-Smith

Vegas Golden Knights

Projected deadline cap space: $36.2 million

Why it works for the Golden Knights: In the spirit of Sin City, Vegas should go all in heading into the postseason and adding Karlsson would be just that.

The key to this deal is that Vegas is one of the few clubs that can fit both Karlsson and Ryan into the picture, which would help bring the asking price for Karlsson down.

Related - Report: Sens could discount Karlsson if team is willing to take Bobby Ryan

Two first-round picks, a second, Suzuki, and Tuch is a high ask and the argument could be made that Vegas would be sacrificing a lot of their future. However, the counter to that is Vegas is so close to a Cup and nothing is ever certain so you have to go for it when you have the chance.

Why it works for the Senators: The Senators' return is obvious in its enticement: three draft picks (including two firsts), a potentially elite producer in Suzuki, a budding star in Tuch, and they get Ryan off the books.

The draft picks are key for the Senators, especially since the club traded their first-rounder in this year's draft to Colorado Avalanche in the Matt Duchene deal, with the condition that if it's a top-10 pick, the Senators will retain the pick and the Avalanche will receive the team's 2019 first-rounder.

Suzuki is a dynamic center who can transition to the wing if needed, while Tuch is a 2014 first-round pick who's shown great offensive upside in his rookie season.

Finally, getting Ryan off the books frees up $7.25 million in cap space, providing flexibility to make a move in free agency and rebuild quickly on the fly. - Craig Hagerman

Nashville Predators

Projected deadline cap space: $14.9 million

Why it works for the Predators: Do the Predators need a defenseman? No. But Karlsson would not only give them forward-like production from the back end, but he'd help them form what could legitimately be considered the best defense corps of all time.

Ellis will demand a raise from his $2.5 million AAV when his contract is up after next season. The upgrade from Ellis to Karlsson would be well worth the proposed cost. With Scott Hartnell and Alexei Emelin as their only pending UFAs, the Preds are well equipped to make a Stanley Cup run not only this year, but next as well.

Why it works for the Senators: Ellis would give the Senators an NHL-ready replacement for Karlsson, albeit a significant downgrade. At 27, he still has plenty of good years ahead of him and would be much easier than Karlsson to sign long-term after next season.

Tolvanen is a blue-chip, can't-miss prospect. Drafted 30th overall in 2017, the Finn has 17 goals and 17 assists in 47 KHL games this year - outstanding numbers for a teenager. Aberg, 24, has shown flashes of brilliance, put up great numbers in the AHL, and seemingly just needs a chance to play top-six minutes - something he isn't getting in Nashville. - Josh Wegman

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The men's hockey tournament at PyeongChang 2018 has reached the quarter-final stage, and with that in mind, we rank the top eight remaining players to keep an eye on as the games become much more meaningful.

8. Viktor Fasth - Sweden

The top-seeded Swedes have had the luxury of impeccable goaltending thus far, as former Anaheim Ducks and Edmonton Oilers goaltender Viktor Fasth has surrendered just one goal in two starts, equaling a .972 save percentage.

7. Linus Omark - Sweden

A once-promising NHL prospect who entered the league to a ton of fanfare due to his flashy shooutout moves, Omark is having himself a strong tournament for the Tre Kronor. Omark leads the Swedes in points with five assists in three games.

6. Derek Roy - Canada

The catalyst for most of Canada's offense, Roy's notched five assists in three contests as the team's top center. He also leads all Canadian forwards in ice time, logging 19:29 per game.

5. Kirill Kaprizov - OAR

Playing on a team stacked with talent up front, Kaprizov has already had a strong offensive showing at PyeongChang 2018. He sits tied for the tournament lead in goals with Ryan Donato and teammate Ilya Kovalchuk at four. Don't be shocked if the Minnesota Wild's fifth-round pick is playing in North America, sooner rather than later.

4. Ryan Donato - USA

The NCAA's most dangerous goal-scorer has continued his run of dominance in South Korea, netting four goals and one assist for the United States so far. His tallies are tied for the tournament lead, and his opening goal versus Slovakia in a must-win game injected life into a team struggling to find any answers.

3. Sami Lepisto - Finland

A staple on blue lines throughout the KHL since leaving the Chicago Blackhawks in 2012, Lepisto has been rock-solid for the Finns this tournament. Logging 21:49 in ice time per game, no one has been on the ice more for Finland at PyeongChang 2018. The former Washington Capitals third-round selection has also chipped in offensively, notching two goals and three assists.

2. Ilya Kovalchuk - OAR

If Kovalchuk is using this tournament as a showcase for a potential return to the NHL, he's started with a bang. The Russian sniper put forth a dominant two-goal performance in a win over Team USA, and ranks third in the tournament with five points in three games.

1. Eeli Tolvanen - Finland

Tolvanen has been nothing short of sensation so far for the Finns, pacing the tournament with nine points (three goals and six assists) in four games. Speed, a strong shot, and slick hands, Tolvanen already can do it all at only 18 years old. The Nashville Predators' 2017 first-round selection is making a strong case to be playing NHL hockey in the near future.

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The men's hockey tournament at PyeongChang 2018 has reached the quarter-final stage, and with that in mind, we rank the top eight remaining players to keep an eye on as the games become much more meaningful.

8. Viktor Fasth - Sweden

The top-seeded Swedes have had the luxury of impeccable goaltending thus far, as former Anaheim Ducks and Edmonton Oilers goaltender Viktor Fasth has surrendered just one goal in two starts, equaling a .972 save percentage.

7. Linus Omark - Sweden

A once-promising NHL prospect who entered the league to a ton of fanfare due to his flashy shooutout moves, Omark is having himself a strong tournament for the Tre Kronor. Omark leads the Swedes in points with five assists in three games.

6. Derek Roy - Canada

The catalyst for most of Canada's offense, Roy's notched five assists in three contests as the team's top center. He also leads all Canadian forwards in ice time, logging 19:29 per game.

5. Kirill Kaprizov - OAR

Playing on a team stacked with talent up front, Kaprizov has already had a strong offensive showing at PyeongChang 2018. He sits tied for the tournament lead in goals with Ryan Donato and teammate Ilya Kovalchuk at four. Don't be shocked if the Minnesota Wild's fifth-round pick is playing in North America, sooner rather than later.

4. Ryan Donato - USA

The NCAA's most dangerous goal-scorer has continued his run of dominance in South Korea, netting four goals and one assist for the United States so far. His tallies are tied for the tournament lead, and his opening goal versus Slovakia in a must-win game injected life into a team struggling to find any answers.

3. Sami Lepisto - Finland

A staple on blue lines throughout the KHL since leaving the Chicago Blackhawks in 2012, Lepisto has been rock-solid for the Finns this tournament. Logging 21:49 in ice time per game, no one has been on the ice more for Finland at PyeongChang 2018. The former Washington Capitals third-round selection has also chipped in offensively, notching two goals and three assists.

2. Ilya Kovalchuk - OAR

If Kovalchuk is using this tournament as a showcase for a potential return to the NHL, he's started with a bang. The Russian sniper put forth a dominant two-goal performance in a win over Team USA, and ranks third in the tournament with five points in three games.

1. Eeli Tolvanen - Finland

Tolvanen has been nothing short of sensation so far for the Finns, pacing the tournament with nine points (three goals and six assists) in four games. Speed, a strong shot, and slick hands, Tolvanen already can do it all at only 18 years old. The Nashville Predators' 2017 first-round selection is making a strong case to be playing NHL hockey in the near future.

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Teenage defenseman Rasmus Dahlin, widely tipped to be taken first overall in the 2018 NHL Draft in June, was a healthy scratch for Sweden's Olympic opener against Norway on Thursday.

Dahlin, 17, has been the projected No. 1 overall pick all season.

With NHL players not competing in PyeongChang, his involvement was one of the highlights for hockey fans heading into the tournament.

Dahlin has drawn rave reviews from teammates and analysts alike for his play with Frolunda in the Swedish Hockey League, where he racked up six goals and 17 points in 35 games prior to arriving in South Korea.

His next opportunity to make his anticipated Olympic debut will come Friday, when the Swedes meet Germany in Group C action.

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theScore's NHL Power Rankings are published every other Monday. Our eighth installment is put together by editors Josh Wegman, Flip Livingstone, and Cory Wilkins.

1. Tampa Bay Lightning (38-14-3)

Previously: 1st

The Lightning have been the best team in the league from the get-go, and they show no signs of slowing down. There's a chance they could finish the season with the Vezina, Norris, Hart, Art Ross, and Rocket Richard trophy winners on their roster. That's absurd. - Wegman

2. Nashville Predators (33-12-9) ▲

Previously: 5th

Though the Predators remain behind the Golden Knights in the standings, the return of Filip Forsberg - perhaps one of the league's most underrated players - makes them the NHL's second-best team. Moreover, they seem to be picking up steam, compiling a record of 10-1-3 in their last 14 games. - Wegman

3. Vegas Golden Knights (36-15-4) ▼

Previously: 2nd

It's crazy that seven wins in their last 13 games is considered a rough patch for the Golden Knights, but that's the reality. If it weren't for the surging Predators, they'd likely remain in the No. 2 spot. - Wegman

4. Boston Bruins (34-12-8) ▼

Previously: 3rd

The Bruins have been on a remarkable run, losing just five times in regulation since mid-November. In fact, their loss to Buffalo Saturday was Tuukka Rask's first regulation defeat since Nov. 26. They too have become a victim of the red-hot Preds. - Wegman

5. Winnipeg Jets (32-15-9) ▼

Previously: 4th

Winnipeg managed to go 11-2-3 with Mark Scheifele sidelined. Blake Wheeler filled in admirably down the middle during that stretch, giving head coach Paul Maurice endless lineup combinations to use with his top center back in the fold. - Wegman

6. Toronto Maple Leafs (33-19-5) ▲

Previously: 8th

The Maple Leafs are 7-1-0 since promoting Mitch Marner to the second line alongside Nazem Kadri and Patrick Marleau. Marner has as many goals (six) in that span as he did in his previous 49 games, and Kadri has also elevated his play, picking up 10 points during that stretch. A potent second line has made the Leafs a matchup nightmare for opposing coaches. - Wegman

7. St. Louis Blues (34-21-3) ▼

Previously: 6th

Can Carter Hutton maintain his otherworldly play in net? Will Doug Armstrong be able to add a scoring winger to aid a middling offense? Will Joel Edmundson's injury loom larger than one might think? There are questions that need to be answered with the Blues, but regardless, they're still one of the more well-rounded teams in the NHL. - Wegman

8. Dallas Stars (33-20-4) ▲

Previously: 10th

The Stars are the only team in the league to have four players with at least 50 points: John Klingberg, Alexander Radulov, Tyler Seguin, and Jamie Benn. The latter three rival the Bruins' trio of Patrice Bergeron, Brad Marchand, and David Pastrnak for the title of the league's best line. The Stars will go as far as their top unit takes them, and right now, they're on fire. - Wegman

9. Washington Capitals (32-16-6) ▼

Previously: 7th

Washington isn't going to win a third straight Presidents' Trophy, but it still remains the class of the Metro at this point, and that says a lot given how competitive the division is this year. - Wegman

10. Pittsburgh Penguins (31-22-4) ▲

Previously: 12th

The Penguins appear to have turned a corner, and that's incredibly scary for the other 30 teams in the league. They're 6-1-1 in their last eight games, and Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Phil Kessel are rolling. - Wegman

11. Minnesota Wild (30-19-6) ▲

Previously: 13th

There is no denying that the Wild are a group knocking on the postseason door, but that is likely the ceiling. Minny has the unfortunate trait of being a bubble team that is rather average in terms of top-end talent. Deadline improvements will be needed to book a ticket for playoff puck. - Livingstone

12. Anaheim Ducks (27-19-11) ▲

Previously: 17th

The Ducks have struggled to stay healthy this season. But, with Ryan Getzlaf and Ryan Kesler back in the lineup and the rest of the roster at full health, Anaheim is a completely different squad. Don't sleep on the Ducks, as they are a deep group with an outside shot at making some noise come April. - Livingstone

13. Los Angeles Kings (30-20-5) ▲

Previously: 18th

L.A. has gone 4-2 since the All-Star break, but those two losses came against the Lightning and Predators, arguably the two best teams in the league. With that and Jeff Carter's pending return in mind, the Kings are a side that no team will want to deal with in the first round. - Livingstone

14. Calgary Flames (29-19-8) ▼

Previously: 9th

Seven losses in their last 10 see the Flames sputtering at the most crucial point of the season. Their top line of Johnny Gaudreau, Micheal Ferlund, and Sean Monahan has been lights out, but after that, Calgary's offense leaves something to be desired. Expect GM Brad Treliving to be a very busy man over the next two weeks in search of some added scoring. - Livingstone

15. San Jose Sharks (30-18-8) ▼

Previously: 11th

The Sharks have only missed the postseason twice since 1997. Let that sink in for a second. So, it should come as no surprise that San Jose finds itself firmly in the mix for one of the three Pacific Division playoff spots. Joe Thornton and Joel Ward are out for the foreseeable future, so don't be shocked if the Sharks make a move for some depth up front. - Livingstone

16. Philadelphia Flyers (28-19-9) ▼

Previously: 15th

Special teams continue to be the Flyers' biggest strength and weakness, as Philly sits seventh in power-play efficiency and third-last in penalty killing. A sensational top-six forward group that includes three players (Claude Giroux, Sean Couturier, and Jakub Voracek) in the top 20 in points will need added reinforcements on the blue line if the Flyers want to compete for a Cup. - Livingstone

17. Colorado Avalanche (30-21-4) ▼

Previously: 14th

Considering last year's dumpster fire of a season, the rest of this campaign for the upstart Avalanche has to be considered gravy, as Colorado has taken a big step forward. The Avalanche are within striking distance in the West, but with burgeoning superstar Nathan MacKinnon out for the next couple of weeks, Colorado will be in tough to maintain its position. - Livingstone

18. Columbus Blue Jackets (28-23-4) ▼

Previously: 16th

A preseason pick by many to be in contention for the Cup, Columbus has struggled mightily to score all year, netting an embarrassing 141. Only the Red Wings, Coyotes, and Sabres have fewer goals, and that certainly is not enough to get the job done in the high-flying Metro Division. - Livingstone

19. New York Islanders (27-24-6)

Previously: 19th

The Islanders play an exciting brand of offensive-minded hockey, which has led them to scoring an impressive 188 goals - only the Lightning have more (196). Unfortunately, New York happens to lead the league in goals allowed and owns potentially the least reliable goaltending duo in the NHL with Jaroslav Halak and Thomas Greiss. - Livingstone

20. New Jersey Devils (27-20-8)

Previously: 20th

New Jersey is picking a really bad time to play some of its worst hockey of the season. Losses in seven out of their last 10 contests have the Devils trending in the wrong direction and Cory Schneider's groin injury adds more reason for concern. - Livingstone

21. Carolina Hurricanes (26-21-9) ▲

Previously: 23rd

The postseason is a priority for the Canes under new owner Tom Dundon, whose gone as far as stuffing the arena to create a playoff-like atmosphere. The Hurricanes are in the thick of the race in the East and could make their first appearance to the dance since 2009. - Wilkins

22. New York Rangers (27-24-5) ▼

Previously: 21st

The firesale is underway in Manhattan, with management acknowledging that some short-term pain is in order to restock for the future. That means fans could see some familiar faces shipped out ahead of the deadline, from veteran winger Rick Nash to captain Ryan McDonagh. - Wilkins

23. Chicago Blackhawks (24-23-8) ▼

Previously: 22nd

Years of cap challenges always meant the Blackhawks could miss the playoffs this season, but who saw Chicago sitting last in the Central Division and double-digit points back of the pack? That's led to Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman announcing his team is unlikely to be a buyer this deadline. - Wilkins

24. Florida Panthers (23-23-6) ▲

Previously: 27th

Not yet out of the mix, the Panthers can thank relief goaltender Harri Sateri for keeping alive the team's slim playoff hopes. With regulars Roberto Luongo and James Reimer on the sidelines, Sateri has shined, including a recent run that saw him post four straight victories. - Wilkins

25. Edmonton Oilers (23-27-4) ▲

Previously: 28th

This wasn't the sort of season Oilers fans and GM Peter Chiarelli had in mind. Edmonton is a seller heading toward the deadline, and the biggest decision could be what to do with Connor McDavid's linemate, Patrick Maroon, who is an unrestricted free agent this offseason. Maroon has netted 40 goals over the past two seasons and could command a significant raise to stick in Edmonton. - Wilkins

26. Detroit Red Wings (22-23-9) ▼

Previously: 24th

Defensive depth serves well in the playoffs, and the Red Wings have a prime trade chip ahead of the deadline in veteran rearguard Mike Green. Recouping young assets for the experienced defender will do a lot to further the Red Wings' rebuild, as would moving either goaltender Jimmy Howard or Petr Mrazek to a club needing to shore up its crease. - Wilkins

27. Montreal Canadiens (22-26-7) ▼

Previously: 25th

The wandering Canadiens would be well-served to follow suit of the Rangers and restock their prospect cupboard in the coming weeks. While long-term commitments to Carey Price and Shea Weber mean the Canadiens are still built to win now, that shouldn't stop GM Marc Bergevin from moving the likes of Tomas Plekanec, and possibly captain Max Pacioretty, for younger assets. - Wilkins

28. Ottawa Senators (19-26-9) ▲

Previously: 29th

Like many clubs at the bottom, the Senators recognize the playoffs aren't happening this year, and it's in the team's best interest to sell some veteran players in return for young talent. Recently extended GM Pierre Dorion won't move star players Erik Karlsson and Mark Stone, but anyone else could potentially be available. - Wilkins

29. Vancouver Canucks (22-28-6) ▼

Previously: 26th

Rookie sensation Brock Boeser, who's sure to be a Calder candidate at season's end, is a sign of what's to come in Vancouver. While this season is lost, more reinforcements are on the way with Swedish standout Elias Pettersson and up-and-coming Finnish blue-liner Olli Juolevi. - Wilkins

30. Buffalo Sabres (16-30-10)

Previously: 30th

Times are already tough in Buffalo, and the news that superstar Jack Eichel will be out of the lineup long term doesn't help matters. Should the Sabres move out other key pieces such as netminder Robin Lehner or scoring winger Evander Kane prior to Feb. 26, it'll be even more of a challenge for Buffalo to find the win column in the season's final stretch. - Wilkins

31. Arizona Coyotes (13-32-10)

Previously: 31st

With no playoffs coming to the desert for the sixth straight year, the focus turns to who is sticking around for the future. Goaltender Antti Raanta is a pending unrestricted free agent, while star blue-liner Oliver Ekman-Larsson can put his name on a long-term extension as soon as July 1. - Wilkins

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Details on every move made before Monday's 3 p.m. ET trade deadline.

Feb. 26: Rangers, Avs make minor deal

Feb. 26: Canadiens get Mike Reilly from Wild

Feb. 26: Oilers trade Patrick Maroon to Devils

Feb. 26: Jets acquire Joe Morrow from Habs

Feb. 26: Sens trade Nick Shore to Flames

Feb. 26: Lightning land Ryan McDonagh from Rangers

Notes: Conditional pick remains a 1st if Tampa Bay wins the Stanley Cup this year or next, otherwise becomes a 2nd-round pick.

Feb. 26: Red Wings trade Tomas Tatar to Vegas

Feb. 26: Bruins trade for Tommy Wingels

Notes: Becomes a 4th-round pick if Boston advances to 2nd round or if Wingels re-signs with Bruins.

Feb. 26: Penguins acquire Josh Jooris

Feb. 26: Blue Jackets acquire Thomas Vanek

Feb. 26: Sharks land Evander Kane from Sabres

Notes: 1st-round pick in 2019 becomes a 2nd-round pick if Kane hits free agency; 4th-round pick can be pushed to 2020 and will then become a 3rd.

Feb. 26: Ducks acquire Jason Chimera from Isles

Feb. 26: Coyotes, Jackets swap minor leaguers

Feb. 26: Vegas, Vancouver swap Leipsic and Holm

Feb. 26: Jets land Paul Stastny from Blues

Notes: Blues to reportedly retain 50 percent of Stastny's salary

Feb. 26: Predators acquire Ryan Hartman from Blackhawks

Feb. 26: Sens trade Ian Cole to Blue Jackets

Feb. 25: Predators add depth

Feb. 25: Oilers trade Letestu to Preds in 3-team deal

Feb. 25: Canadiens trade Plekanec to Maple Leafs

Notes: Canadiens retain 50 percent of Plekanec's salary.

Feb. 25: Bruins acquire Rick Nash from Rangers

Notes: Rangers retain 50 percent of Nash's salary; Bruins retain 50 percent of Beleskey's salary.

Feb. 24: Oilers send Davidson to Islanders

Feb. 23: Penguins nab Brassard in 3-team swap

Notes: Golden Knights retain 40 percent of Brassard's salary.

Feb. 22: Devils grab Grabner

Feb. 22: Bruins ship Vatrano to Florida

Feb. 21: Coyotes, Kings make swap involving two goalies

Notes: Coyotes sign Kuemper to two-year extension worth reported $3.7 million.

Feb. 21: Capitals add more depth on defense

Feb. 20: Maple Leafs ship Fehr to Sharks

Feb. 20: Rangers trade Nick Holden to Bruins

Feb. 19: Red Wings send Mrazek to Flyers

Feb. 19: Blackhawks deal Kempny to Capitals

Feb. 15: Maple Leafs ship Soshnikov to Blues

Feb. 15: Senators trade DiDomenico to Blackhawks

Feb. 13: Senators deal Phaneuf to Kings

Notes: Senators will retain 25 percent of Phaneuf's salary.

Feb. 8: Devils send Loov to Wild

Feb. 5: Kings trade Zac Leslie to Vegas

Feb. 3: Predators trade O'Brien to Stars for McNeill

Jan. 31: Lightning acquire Pasquale from Oilers

Jan. 22: Kings send Zatkoff to Blue Jackets

Jan. 22: Coyotes get Ramage from Blue Jackets

Jan. 10: Coyotes trade Duclair to Blackhawks for Panik

Jan. 4: Canadiens ship Montoya to Oilers

Dec. 30: Flames trade Lack to Devils

Dec. 19: Stars trade Oleksiak to Penguins

Dec. 19: Penguins acquire Leighton from Coyotes

Dec. 19: Panthers receive Chase from Oilers

Dec. 14: Coyotes trade Latta to Devils

Dec. 8: Canucks trade Jordan Subban to Kings

Dec. 4: Red Wings trade Wilson to Sabres

Nov. 30: Ducks trade Vatanen to Devils for Henrique

Nov. 30: Habs deal Holland to Rangers

Nov. 23: Kings land Mitchell from Habs

Nov. 14: Kings, Oilers swap Cammalleri, Jokinen

Nov. 14: Coyotes trade Domingue to Lightning

Nov. 10: Panthers, Stars swap D-men

Nov. 5: Duchene, Turris on the move in 3-team blockbuster

Oct. 28: Devils trade Wedgewood to Coyotes

Oct. 21: Penguins acquire Riley Sheahan

Oct. 21: Rangers trade Puempel to Red Wings

Oct. 9: Ducks trade Tokarski to Flyers

Oct. 6: Maple Leafs acquire Pickard from Vegas

Oct. 4: Canadiens send Martinsen to Chicago

Oct. 3: Habs trade Redmond for Deslauriers

Oct. 3: Canucks land Pouliot from Penguins

Sept. 17: Coyotes get Demers from Panthers

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theScore's NHL Power Rankings are published every other Monday. Our eighth installment was put together by editors Josh Gold-Smith, Cory Wilkins, and Flip Livingstone.

1. Vegas Golden Knights (29-10-3)

Previously 1st

The expansion darlings have won three of their last four games since the calendar flipped to 2018, and that eight-game run that started in December proved they're for real. - Gold-Smith

2. Washington Capitals (28-14-3)

Previously 2nd

The Capitals split a home-and-home with the Hurricanes last week. They've taken two of three from Carolina since our last edition and slid past the Blues and Canucks to punctuate a five-game win streak. - Gold-Smith

3. Boston Bruins (24-10-7) ▲

Previously 8th

The Bruins are once again a force to be reckoned with. They blew out the Islanders and Hurricanes, lost an overtime thriller to the Penguins, then beat the Canadiens in a shootout Saturday. Boston is 8-0-2 in its last 10, and still has three games in hand on the first-place Lightning. - Gold-Smith

4. Toronto Maple Leafs (25-17-3)

Previously 4th

The Leafs haven't won in regulation since last year - OK, Dec. 28, 2017 against the Coyotes, to be exact - but they did pick up a couple of shootout victories and nabbed a point in an overtime loss to the Blue Jackets. - Gold-Smith

5. Winnipeg Jets (26-13-7)

Previously 5th

Back-to-back losses to Central Division foes in Chicago and Minnesota sting, but Winnipeg basically did what it was supposed to do before that, knocking off the Sabres twice and earning a convincing win over the Sharks. The Jets have largely remained on course. - Gold-Smith

6. Nashville Predators (25-11-6) ▲

Previously 9th

The Predators' rise here is more a reflection of other teams slipping than their own success, but Nashville has won two straight games over the Kings and Oilers, respectively. - Gold-Smith

7. Los Angeles Kings (24-14-5) ▼

Previously 3rd

The bye week didn't seem to help the Kings - at least not immediately - as they dropped one to the Ducks on Saturday after losing to the Flames and Predators before their break. - Gold-Smith

8. Tampa Bay Lightning (31-10-3) ▼

Previously 6th

Victor Hedman's absence is really going to test the Lightning, who've lost three of six since our last rankings update, including the crushing 5-1 defeat to the Flames in which their anchor on the back end was injured. - Gold-Smith

9. New York Islanders (22-18-4) ▲

Previously 16th

The Islanders bounced back impressively against a couple of regional rivals after dropping three straight to begin the calendar year, eking out a shootout victory over the Devils, then destroying the Rangers behind Mathew Barzal's second five-point game of the season. - Gold-Smith

10. Edmonton Oilers (20-23-3) ▲

Previously 14th

Edmonton looked like its old self Saturday night in a big road win against the Golden Knights in overtime, and any team with the reigning Hart Trophy winner is always a threat, regardless of the rest of the roster's flaws. - Gold-Smith

11. San Jose Sharks (22-13-6) ▼

Previously 7th

The Sharks inability to score is a cause for concern as the team enters the stretch drive. Only Montreal, Arizona, and Buffalo have scored fewer goals than San Jose. - Wilkins

12. Dallas Stars (24-17-3)

Previously 12th

Alexander Radulov has caught fire, tallying seven points in his last four games, making his signing look like a shrewd move by general manager Jim Nill. - Wilkins

13. Minnesota Wild (24-17-5) ▲

Previously 18th

The top line of Jason Zucker, Mikko Koivu, and Mikael Granlund is running hot, doing its part to pull Minnesota into a wildcard position in the West. - Wilkins

14. New York Rangers (22-17-5) ▼

Previously 11th

The Broadway Blueshirts are having trouble finding the back of the net in recent weeks, and that's bad news in the super-competitive Metropolitan Division. - Wilkins

15. Colorado Avalanche (23-16-3) ▲

Previously 23rd

The Avalanche are the comeback kids after a disastrous season a year ago. Nathan MacKinnon could join the conversation for MVP consideration. - Wilkins

16. St. Louis Blues (26-17-3) ▼

Previously 13th

With starter Jake Allen struggling - he owns a 6.42 goals-against average in his last two outings - backup goaltender Carter Hutton is providing an intriguing option for the Blues. - Wilkins

17. Philadelphia Flyers (20-15-8) ▲

Previously 24th

After a slow start to the season, the Flyers are making noise. The playoffs are once again a possibility in Philadelphia. - Wilkins

18. Anaheim Ducks (20-15-9) ▼

Previously 17th

Netminder John Gibson has been a wall in the new year, owning a .933 save percentage through three January appearances. - Wilkins

19. Pittsburgh Penguins (24-19-3) ▲

Previously 21st

The back-to-back Stanley Cup champions are finally showing signs of life, holding down a wildcard position and striking fear into the teams at the top. - Wilkins

20. Chicago Blackhawks (22-17-6)

Previously 20th

Already a top scoring team, the Blackhawks could have another weapon in their arsenal if they can unlock the offensive potential from newly acquired forward Anthony Duclair. - Wilkins

21. Columbus Blue Jackets (25-18-3) ▼

Previously 15th

Sergei Bobrovsky can't do it all. Just six Blue Jackets have scored in the team's past six games. - Wilkins

22. Calgary Flames (25-16-4) ▲

Previously 30th

An offseason favorite to compete for a Cup, Calgary is finally starting to look like a team that should be in the mix come June. Seven straight wins see the Flames heating up once again. - Livingstone

23. New Jersey Devils (22-12-8) ▼

Previously 10th

New Jersey is still clinging to third in the Metropolitan Division, but just by a thread. Losses in six of their last 10 contests have the Devils slipping out of contention. - Livingstone

24. Carolina Hurricanes (20-17-8) ▼

Previously 19th

The see-saw season continues for Carolina. And until the Hurricanes can find some consistency between the pipes, the up-and-down campaign should continue for Bill Peters and Co. - Livingstone

25. Montreal Canadiens (18-20-5) ▲

Previously 26th

Despite sitting firmly outside of a playoff spot, the Canadiens still have a pulse, as points in three straight games have breathed a bit of life into a club struggling to find its identity. - Livingstone

26. Florida Panthers (18-19-6) ▼

Previously 22nd

Just when it looked like the Panthers were rounding into form by winning five in a row to end December, they reeled off four losses in their last five to start January. - Livingstone

27. Detroit Red Wings (18-18-7) ▲

Previously 28th

A tidy shutout victory over the Blackhawks Sunday has the Wings trending in the right direction once again. And, with five home games out of its next six, Detroit has an excellent chance to continue that trend, as the Wings have points in 16 of 23 games at Little Caesars Arena. - Livingstone

28. Ottawa Senators (15-18-9) ▲

Previously 31st

Massive victories over the Lightning and Maple Leafs have Senators fans feeling optimistic for the first time in weeks. However, Ottawa allowed an eight-spot to the Blackhawks in between those wins. The Sens still have a lot of work to do if they want to be seriously considered as a playoff threat. - Livingstone

29. Vancouver Canucks (18-21-6) ▼

Previously 25th

Bo Horvat's injury has hindered Vancouver's ability to put in the puck in the net, as the Canucks have scored more than two goals in a game only twice in the past six contests. Expect Vancouver to continue its fall back to earth until Horvat returns. - Livingstone

30. Buffalo Sabres (11-24-9) ▼

Previously 27th

Buffalo has already allowed a staggering 25 goals this month and they've only played six games. Quite simply, nothing has gone right this season for the lackluster Sabres, as the team has easily been one of the biggest disappointments of the 2017-18 campaign. - Livingstone

31. Arizona Coyotes (10-28-7) ▼

Previously 29th

The Desert Dogs have points in five of their last 10 contests, but until they can string wins together with any kind of consistency, the club will remain firmly entrenched in the bottom few spots on our list. - Livingstone

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Scoring Summary

1st Period

DAL 1 - 0 EDM - Alexander Radulov (16), assisted by Tyler Seguin and John Klingberg (10:21)

DAL 2 - 0 EDM - Jamie Benn (17), assisted by Alexander Radulov (12:54)

DAL 3 - 0 EDM - Tyler Seguin (21), assisted by Alexander Radulov and John Klingberg (16:32)

2nd Period

DAL 4 - EDM 0 - Mattias Janmark (10), unassisted (4:27)

3rd Period

EDM 1 - 4 - Leon Draisaitl (11), assisted by Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Connor McDavid (2:04)

DAL 5 - 1 EDM - John Klingberg (6), assisted by Tyler Seguin and Mattias Janmark (10:04)

Other NHL action Saturday night:

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The 63rd NHL All-Star Game is set for Jan. 28 in Tampa Bay as the league assembles to showcase its best talents.

The captains of the four divisions were revealed Wednesday:

• Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals, Metropolitan Division
• Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning, Atlantic Division
• P.K. Subban, Nashville Predators, Central Division
• Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers, Pacific Division

Here's how we see the remaining roster spots filling out. As a reminder, at least one player must be selected from each team.

Central Division

• It's a tough race in Dallas, but captain Jamie Benn gets the edge over Tyler Seguin.
• The St. Louis Blues are well-represented with three players: Brayden Schenn, Vladimir Tarasenko, and captain Alex Pietrangelo.
• Devan Dubnyk is the backbone of the Minnesota Wild, and will be relied upon to showcase that same talent with the Central squad.

Pacific Division

• Some surprises highlight the Pacific roster, from Brock Boeser - the sensational rookie from the Vancouver Canucks - to Jonathan Marchessault - a breakout star with the Vegas Golden Knights.
• The Pacific team will have a royal bearing with three Kings: Anze Kopitar, Drew Doughty, and netminder Jonathan Quick.
• What's an All-Star weekend without Brent Burns? The San Jose Sharks blue-liner has rebounded nicely after a slow start.

Atlantic Division

• With Tampa Bay hosting the All-Star festivities, expect a large number of Lightning players to make the roster. It helps that they're the best team in the league.
• The few remaining spots mean Boston Bruins such as Tuukka Rask and David Pastrnak narrowly miss the cut.
• Meanwhile, Erik Karlsson, Jack Eichel, and Carey Price are the creme of the very poor crop that is the Ottawa Senators, Buffalo Sabres, and Montreal Canadiens.

Metropolitan Division

• The Metro has been the second-tightest division in the league, leading to a roster that no single team dominates.
• The New York Islanders take the biggest hit as a result. John Tavares clearly gets the nod, but minimal available spots mean Josh Bailey and Anders Lee stay home.
• Philadelphia Flyers forwards Sean Couturier and Jakub Voracek, as well as defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere, have certainly played well enough to get the call, but again, there just isn't room.

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At the halfway point of the 2017-18 campaign, theScore's NHL team identifies the front-runners to bring home some hardware. This installment was put together by editors Cory Wilkins and Craig Hagerman.

Hart - John Tavares

Previously: Steven Stamkos

The New York Islanders captain hasn't cracked under the pressure of being just months away from a big payday in free agency. In fact, he's done just the opposite.

Not only is Tavares on pace for a 100-point season, he's also transformed linemates Anders Lee and Josh Bailey from solid players into elite scoring threats. Like Tavares, they're both on pace for career years - Bailey is just six points back of his previous best.

That sort of production has allowed the Islanders to hold down a playoff position for most of the year in the ultra-competitive Metropolitan Division, despite being backstopped by the questionable duo of Jaroslav Halak and Thomas Greiss. If the Islanders make the postseason, thank Tavares. - Wilkins

Vezina - Andrei Vasilevskiy

Previously: Sergei Bobrovsky

The Tampa Bay Lightning could walk away with multiple awards at year's end, including a Vezina Trophy for Vasilevskiy.

The 23-year-old has had no trouble shifting into the starter's role in the post-Ben Bishop era. Among netminders with a minimum of 30 games played, he stands atop the league in both wins (26) and save percentage (.937). - Wilkins

Norris - Drew Doughty

Previously: Erik Karlsson

The competition for the NHL's defenseman of the year is stiff, but the leader of the pack at the halfway point is the Los Angeles Kings' star blue-liner.

On pace to match his career high in production, Doughty has revived a Los Angeles squad that many pundits picked to finish outside the playoff picture. Instead, the Kings stand second in the West and look like the same Stanley Cup contender that won it all in 2012 and 2014.

Even more impressive, Doughty is getting it done on a defensive corps that has little help to speak of outside of Jake Muzzin and Alec Martinez. - Wilkins

Calder - Brock Boeser

Previously: Will Butcher

He may be a rookie, but Boeser is already one of the purest goal-scorers in the game.

The Vancouver Canucks forward paces all rookies with 21 goals, leads his team in scoring with 38 points, and has been named rookie of the month in both November and December. He sits fourth overall in goals and is on pace to score 44, which would be the seventh-most by a rookie in NHL history - and the most since Alex Ovechkin tallied 52 in 2005-06. - Hagerman

Selke - Patrice Bergeron

Previously: Mark Stone

It's just too hard to knock Bergeron off his perch as the league's best two-way forward.

Bergeron's put up a respectable 12 goals and 26 points in 33 games, but once again is proving to be a stud in his own end. He's rocking a Corsi For rating of 57.75, has won 57 percent of his faceoffs, and, most impressively, his line (with Brad Marchand and David Pastrnak) has allowed just one goal against at five-on-five in 25 games.

One day, this award might be named after the Boston Bruins forward, who's on his way to capturing it for the fifth time and fourth in five years. - Hagerman

Jack Adams - Gerard Gallant

Previously: Gerard Gallant

This year's Jack Adams Award looks to be a slam dunk.

Gallant has taken an expansion team constructed mostly of second- and third-line players and turned it into the second-best squad in the NHL. That's no easy feat, and barring a collapse of cataclysmic proportions, the Vegas Golden Knights should host some playoff hockey this spring.

Florida Panthers management must be kicking themselves. - Hagerman

General Manager of the Year - David Poile

Previously: Doug Armstrong

The Nashville Predators have proven that last year's run to the Stanley Cup Final was no fluke.

The club sits two points out of top spot in the Central Division and is once again thriving thanks to Poile's work.

Kyle Turris is making the Preds look like the winners of the three-team Matt Duchene swap. More subtle moves in the offseason, such as signing Nick Bonino and Scott Hartnell and trading for Alexei Emelin, have given the team great depth. Meanwhile, first-round pick Eeli Tolvanen looks like he could be the steal of the 2017 draft.

All of this has set the Predators up for prolonged success. - Hagerman

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