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Buffalo Sabres locked in a tight battle in latest Atlantic Power Rankings

By Sion Fawkes

Dec 11, 2023; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Peyton Krebs (19) celebrates his goal with defenseman Henri Jokiharju (10) during the second period against the Arizona Coyotes at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2023; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Peyton Krebs (19) celebrates his goal with defenseman Henri Jokiharju (10) during the second period against the Arizona Coyotes at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 12, 2023; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov (86) handles the puck against the Vancouver Canucks in the first period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 12, 2023; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov (86) handles the puck against the Vancouver Canucks in the first period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports /

5 – Tampa Bay Lightning

The Tampa Bay Lightning are a tale of two different teams at home and on the road, where they boast an 8-3-3 record in the former but just a 5-9-2 record in the latter. So far, it’s been clear that Tampa is the fifth-best team in the division, both here and in the standings.

4 – Detroit Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings are among the highest-scoring teams in the league, and if they keep up that high-octane play, they will be tough to beat. Unless the Wings cool off, opponents must find a way to outscore them.

3 – Florida Panthers

While the Florida Panthers are second in the standings, one surging team in the Atlantic has them beaten in these rankings. If the Panthers can rediscover some consistency, they will also threaten to pass the Boston Bruins in points, especially if the latter also continues to play up and down hockey.

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