Atlantic Division Power Rankings Week 4: Sabres in redemption mode?
By Sion Fawkes
![TORONTO, CANADA - MARCH 13: Alex Tuch #89 of the Buffalo Sabres grabs a puck against the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on March 13, 2023 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Sabres defeated the Maple Leafs 4-3. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) TORONTO, CANADA - MARCH 13: Alex Tuch #89 of the Buffalo Sabres grabs a puck against the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on March 13, 2023 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Sabres defeated the Maple Leafs 4-3. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/0f0a35a8f36d8a749536b87191850029c4a241029e22b462476e89ec6e81b3ff.jpg)
5 – Montreal Canadiens
Talk about the surprise team in the Atlantic as November hits its early stages, but the Montreal Canadiens are 5-3-2 with 12 points. While this likely won’t last into the New Year, it has become a rather fun team to watch early on, and the adrenaline rush has a chance to continue all year.
4 – Detroit Red Wings
This one will come as a shocker since the Detroit Red Wings are second in the Atlantic and have the second-highest number of wins. But they have also played one more game than everyone else, and they also hit a speed bump lately, scoring just six times in the past four games, while allowing 13 goals.
3 – Florida Panthers
The banged-up Florida Panthers are currently fifth, but they have also played in just nine games and are two points away from being tied for second with the Red Wings. So far, they have handled their situation quite well, setting the stage for what could be an epic 2024.