Blackhawks soar on atop my Power Rankings

Through the first quarter of this lockout-shortened season, the Chicago Blackhawks remain unbeaten in regulation while the Boston Bruins are close to

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Through the first quarter of this lockout-shortened season, the Chicago Blackhawks remain unbeaten in regulation while the Boston Bruins are close to their Original Six brethren in overall excellence. In fact, it's a good time to be among the Original Six. Five of the top 12 teams in this week's Power Rankings are Originals, and the one that isn't (Montreal Canadiens) still has a winning record. So let's hear it for tradition.