The Capitals are holding on to the No. 1 spot despite an average week but it's getting crowded at the top of the rankings.

With days to go until the 4 Nations Face-Off and days after more big trades, the NHL power rankings have the same No. 1 squad after a tight matchup.

Helle, power play, stars, depth Jets are the real deal Ten games, seven dubs Five goals, five games for Tkachuk The champs hit the gas Four wins, 15 games Blame bad luck, blame the goalies Either way,