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	2 (4)	Stars	29-14-5	Yes, the Stars move all the way up to the second slot. Big game for them Monday night in Vancouver, but their 7-2-1 record over the past 10 games makes them one of the hottest teams in the NHL as they sit atop the Pacific Division. A win against Vancouver would pull them to within two points of the Canucks for the top spot in the West.
	3 (2)	Canucks	29-10-9	The Canucks are winless in four games and have just two wins in their past eight contests. Perhaps they read too many press clippings recounting what a good team they are?
	4 (12)	Lightning	30-15-5	A 7-1 pounding of the Atlanta Thrashers on Sunday was the Lightning's fourth straight win. Dwayne Roloson continues to be impressive between the pipes since coming over from Long Island.