Saturday Night’s Standings in Points Blown

Two points “awarded” for every loss, one point for every OTL/SOL. Lowest point total is best. In parentheses are the official (ESPN) rankings.

1. Chicago 17 (2)
2. Calgary 17 (3)
3. San Jose 19 (1)
4. Los Angeles 23 (5)
5. Phoenix 23 (6)
6. Colorado 24 (4)
7. Nashville 24 (7)
8. Dallas 24 (8)
9. Detroit 25 (10)
10. St. Louis 25 (12)
11. Vancouver 26 (9)
12. Columbus 27 (11)
13. Minnesota 27 (13)
14. Edmonton 30 (14)
15. Anaheim 31 (15)

One loss separates 4th from 10th. And the Sharks (two losses away from the Kings) are three losses from 10th place. Hope springs eternal.