Teravainen's been a reliable offensive contributor for the goal-starved Hurricanes this season. He ranks second on the team in points with 39 in 48 games - 12 points more than the team's third-leading scorer, Justin Williams.
He had a breakout 64-point campaign a year ago, and the crafty Finn has built nice chemistry with countryman Sebastian Aho during his time in Raleigh.
Teravainen gained prominence during the 2015 playoffs, where he posted 10 points in 18 games for the Chicago Blackhawks en route to their most recent Stanley Cup victory.
A little over a year after his stellar postseason performance, the Blackhawks traded Teravainen, along with Bryan Bickell, to the Hurricanes in exchange for a second- and a third-round pick. The trade turned out to be one of former Carolina general manager Ron Francis' best moves.
Teravainen, 24, was set to become a restricted free agent July 1. With his deal taken care of, GM Don Waddell will likely turn his attention to Aho, the club's leading scorer, who is set for restricted free agency this summer.
This is the ninth edition of theScore's 2018-19 NHL Power Rankings, which will be published every two weeks during the regular season. It was compiled by editors Craig Hagerman, Josh Wegman, and Sean O'Leary.
1. Tampa Bay Lightning (37-10-2)
The Lightning lost to the Maple Leafs to snap their nine-game winning streak at home and took an extremely uncharacteristic drubbing from the Islanders since the last edition of these rankings. Nevertheless, they remain the cream of the crop, holding down the top spot in the overall standings by seven points and having won 12 of their last 15 games. - Hagerman
Previously: 1st
2. Calgary Flames (32-13-5)
No team has been hotter in its last 10 games than Calgary. The Flames have gone 8-1-1 and have a five-point hold on top spot in the Western Conference. Five players have already amassed 50 or more points and four have hit the 20-goal plateau. - Hagerman
Previously: 2nd
3. New York Islanders (29-15-4) ▲
Barry Trotz has the Islanders playing some stingy defense, as his club is averaging the fewest goals against in the NHL. Robin Lehner and Thomas Greiss have been lights-out in net, while Mathew Barzal is setting the pace offensively. - Hagerman
Previously: 9th
4. Vegas Golden Knights (29-17-4) ▼
The Golden Knights have gone 8-2-0 in their last 10 with losses to the Sharks and Jets the only blips. Offensively, Brandon Pirri has been a revelation, but the club has received steady contributions from throughout the lineup. - Hagerman
Previously: 3rd
5. San Jose Sharks (28-15-7) ▲
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Evander Kane had himself a week, posting three goals and six points in the last three games. Since the last installment of these rankings, he's collected 11 points in seven contests, leading the way for a team that is scoring in bunches of late and trails only Calgary in the Pacific Division. - Hagerman
Previously: 7th
6. Winnipeg Jets (31-15-2) ▲
The Jets' offense has been able to erase most of Connor Hellebuyck's shortcomings of late. The typically steady goalie has conceded three or more goals in five of the seven games since the calendar flipped, but Winnipeg has gone 6-2-0 over its last eight, sitting atop the Central Division. - Hagerman
Previously: 11th
7. Boston Bruins (27-17-5) ▼
Tuukka Rask was playing his best hockey of the season before leaving Saturday's contest with a concussion, going 5-0-1 in his last six appearances with a .943 save percentage and a 1.65 goals-against average. On the offensive end, the Bruins' top line is still doing its thing with a combined 19 points over the past seven games. - Hagerman
The Predators didn't quite look like themselves on their 3-3-1 run, scoring 24 goals and allowing just as many. However, Viktor Arvidsson has been red-hot since his return from injury, and seven Nashville players are on a point-per-game pace over the last five. - Hagerman
Previously: 8th
10. Toronto Maple Leafs (29-17-2) ▼
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While the Maple Leafs were able to take down the mighty Lightning this past week, they've struggled to put together a string of wins. Goal-scoring slumps from the likes of Auston Matthews and William Nylander have hurt, but poor defensive play has been the real back-breaker. - Hagerman
Previously: 5th
11. Montreal Canadiens (27-18-5) ▲
The Canadiens were winning games early in the season despite Carey Price's struggles, so it's no surprise that the Habs are 10-5-0 in their last 15, backed by Price's .948 save percentage over that span. - Wegman
Previously: 14th
12. Columbus Blue Jackets (28-17-3) ▼
The Blue Jackets have been one of the NHL's most consistent teams despite a down year from goaltender and pending unrestricted free agent Sergei Bobrovsky. They haven't lost more than two consecutive games all season, but that distinction will be in jeopardy when the club returns from its bye week on Jan. 29 to face the Buffalo Sabres. - Wegman
Previously: 10th
13. Washington Capitals (27-16-5) ▼
Is this rock bottom for the Capitals? The defending Stanley Cup champions have lost a season-high five straight games, capped by an ugly 8-5 defeat at the hands of the basement-dwelling Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday. - Wegman
Previously: 12th
14. Carolina Hurricanes (23-20-5) ▲
Can the addition of Nino Niederreiter help Carolina's scoring woes? Entering Monday, the Hurricanes are tied for 26th league-wide in goals per game, despite averaging the most shots on net. They'll need to start capitalizing on their chances if they hope to make any noise down the stretch. - Wegman
Previously: 19th
15. Minnesota Wild (24-21-3) ▲
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The Wild seem to be stuck in no man's land: not good enough to compete for the Stanley Cup, but too good to be involved in the "Lose For (Jack) Hughes" sweepstakes. Don't be surprised if new general manager Paul Fenton leans toward selling at the deadline. - Wegman
Previously: 17th
16. Dallas Stars (24-21-4) ▼
The Stars have been one of the league's most top-heavy teams throughout the Tyler Seguin-Jamie Benn era. With both stars producing slightly below expectations, it's no surprise that Dallas is fighting for its playoff life. - Wegman
Previously: 13th
17. Vancouver Canucks (23-21-6) ▲
The Canucks weathered the Elias Pettersson-less storm, going 2-1-2 in five games without their top player. With the young star back in the fold, it'll be interesting to see how the club performs over the next month or so leading up to the trade deadline. - Wegman
Previously: 18th
18. Colorado Avalanche (22-18-8) ▼
The Avalanche boast the league's best line (sorry, Boston), but they won't be taken seriously as a contender unless they add some legitimate secondary scoring. - Wegman
Previously: 15th
19. Buffalo Sabres (24-18-6) ▼
The Sabres have won just seven games since their spectacular November and are quickly falling out of the playoff picture, as they now sit four points back of the Penguins for the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. - Wegman
Previously: 16th
20. Edmonton Oilers (23-23-3) ▲
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The Oilers are among a cluster of teams battling for the final playoff spots in the Western Conference. Adding a forward or two before the deadline would certainly help the club reach the postseason. From there, anything is possible with the best player on earth leading the way. - Wegman
Previously: 25th
21. New York Rangers (21-20-7)
The Rangers are riding a nice little three-game winning streak but have still lost six of 10 and are nine points out of a playoff spot. On the bright side, Henrik Lundqvist remains ageless and is on the cusp of entering the top five on the NHL's all-time wins list. - O'Leary
Previously: 21st
22. St. Louis Blues (21-21-5) ▲
Considering their horrid start, the Blues will probably happily accept being five points out of a wild-card spot as the All-Star break approaches. Still, there are some major problems to be fixed and they'll need some definitive answers before the trade deadline. - O'Leary
Previously: 28th
23. Anaheim Ducks (21-20-9)
The Ducks finally snapped their 12-game skid with a pair of wins, but then managed only 19 shots in a 3-0 loss to the Isles. It's been that kind of season. - O'Leary
Previously: 23rd
24. Arizona Coyotes (22-22-4) ▲
Since the beginning of 2019 (seven starts), Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper hasn't lost in regulation and owns a .928 save percentage. A win in Toronto isn't bad either. It's all about the little victories. - O'Leary
Previously: 29th
25. Florida Panthers (19-20-8) ▼
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Lose seven straight, then beat the Maple Leafs and Predators on a back-to-back: 47 games in, it's still impossible to get a read on the Panthers. - O'Leary
Previously: 20th
26. Philadelphia Flyers (19-23-6) ▲
It's probably too late for it to save Philly's season, but Carter Hart's .919 save percentage through his first 12 starts is mega-impressive for a 20-year-old. - O'Leary
Previously: 30th
27. Ottawa Senators (19-25-5) ▲
The Senators don't have much going for them lately, sitting just one point out of dead last. That said, their most pressing need is off the ice, where the clock is ticking on new contracts for Mark Stone and Matt Duchene. - O'Leary
Previously: 31st
28. Los Angeles Kings (19-26-4) ▼
Everyone knew the Kings would struggle to score this season, and here we are, well past the halfway point of the 2018-19 campaign with Los Angeles' 2.22 goals per game ranking 31st in the NHL. - O'Leary
Previously: 22nd
29. Detroit Red Wings (18-25-7) ▼
The Red Wings could be among the most active sellers at the upcoming deadline, and potentially adding a bevy of additional draft picks is an eye-popper, considering Detroit is in the thick of the race to select first overall. - O'Leary
Previously: 26th
30. New Jersey Devils (18-23-7) ▼
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The Devils have just three wins along with a minus-10 goal differential in 2019. Reigning MVP Taylor Hall would be welcomed back any time now. - O'Leary
Previously: 24th
31. Chicago Blackhawks (17-24-9) ▼
The Blackhawks are miles out of playoff contention, but captain Jonathan Toews is on pace for 77 points this season, which would be a career high for the 30-year-old. - O'Leary
Adam Larsson didn't mince words on his own performance after the Edmonton Oilers dropped a 7-4 contest at home to the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday.
"They came out hot, we didn't and a lot of that is on me," Larsson said after the contest. "I'm playing so bad right now, I don't know what it is, but I need it to stop as soon as possible."
The 26-year-old was a minus-3 in just under 18 minutes of ice time against the Hurricanes, marking the fourth time in his last seven games that he's posted that rating. The Oilers have posted a 3-4 record in that span, and have lost 11 of their last 16 contests.
As for the reasons behind the struggles? Larsson doesn't think it's a lack of effort.
"I feel like I'm working hard, I feel like I'm just too passive, not skating," he said. "This is as bad as it's been and it's as bad as it will be. I can guarantee you that."
Larsson gets his next chance to break out of his funk on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings.
UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) Cal Clutterbuck scored twice in the first period and Robin Lehner made 19 saves as the New York Islanders downed the Anaheim Ducks 3-0 on Sunday for their fifth straight win.
The victory was the 15th in 18 games for the Metropolitan Division-leading Islanders, who have surged past Washington and Columbus over the past month. The Islanders have one game remaining - Tuesday at Chicago - before the All-Star break.
Clutterbuck opened the scoring at 4:50 of the first with a power-play goal. The 31-year-old forward completed a slick passing sequence by whipping the puck from the slot past former Islanders goaltender Chad Johnson. It was the sixth straight game in which the Islanders scored first.
Josh Bailey and Anthony Beauviller assisted. Bailey moved past Bob Nystrom on the team's all-time assist list with 279 and into a tie with Pat LaFontaine for 12th place. Bailey, who is tied with captain Anders Lee for second on the team in points with 37, has three goals and three assists in last seven games.
Clutterbuck scored again from a nearly identical spot midway through the first for his sixth goal of the season.
Clutterbuck, in his sixth season with the Islanders, also scored in Friday's 2-0 win at Washington, which moved the Islanders past the Capitals into the division lead.
Leo Komarov scored his sixth this season with 29 seconds remaining in the second period.
The Islanders are 12-2-0 since rookie defenseman Devon Toews, who assisted on Komarov's goal, joined the lineup for the first time on Dec 23.
Lehner, who leads the league in goals-against average, won for the 11th time his last 12 games. The 27-year-old Swedish goalie has been a revelation since he signed a one-year free-agent contract with the Islanders last summer after he was let go by the Buffalo Sabres.
Lehner improved to 15-7-3 on the season and registered his third shutout.
The Islanders have allowed one goal or less 16 times this season, including each of their last four games. They have surrendered two goals or fewer in nine of their last 12.
The Islanders held the Capitals and Devils to less than 20 shots in their previous two wins, and then did it again against the Ducks, who came in with a two-game winning streak after losing their previous 12.
NOTES: The Islanders scratched F Tom Kuhnhackl, F Ross Johnston and D Luca Sbisa. ... Anaheim scratched Ds Michael Del Zotto and Andre Sustr and F Justin Kloos. ... The Ducks won this season's previous meeting, 4-1, on Oct. 17 at Anaheim.
UP NEXT
Islanders: Visit the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night before the All-Star break.
Ducks: Host the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday before All-Star break.
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CHICAGO (AP) Jonathan Toews had three goals and two assists, Patrick Kane added two goals and two assists, and the Chicago Blackhawks handed the Washington Capitals their season-high fifth consecutive loss with an 8-5 victory on Sunday.
Brandon Saad and Alex DeBrincat also scored and Dylan Strome added an empty-netter as last-place Chicago stopped its own five-game slide. Collin Delia made 34 saves, including impressive stops on John Carlson and Tom Wilson in the second.
Washington's defensemen accounted for each of its five goals while star forwards Alex Ovechkin and Evgeny Kuznetsov were kept off the scoresheet. Carlson scored twice, Dmitry Orlov and Matt Niskanen each had a goal and an assist, and Brooks Orpik got his second of the season.
Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby allowed four goals on 11 shots before he was replaced by Pheonix Copley 2:30 into the second.
It was Washington's first game in Chicago since Devante Smith-Pelly heard chants of ''basketball, basketball, basketball'' while the black forward was sitting in the penalty box in the third period of a 7-1 loss last February. The fans were promptly ejected, and then banned from Chicago's home games.
Smith-Pelly was sent off for unsportsmanlike conduct in the second period of Sunday's loss, but there was no sign of any incident.
Carlson trimmed Chicago's lead to 4-3 when he blew a one-timer past Delia 3:09 into the third. Kane responded with a power-play goal, and Toews sent a wrist shot past Copley to make it 6-3 at 7:20.
It was Kane's 14th goal in his last 14 games. He has seven goals and 12 assists during an eight-game point streak.
After Washington pulled within one again on goals by Carlson and Niskanen, Toews danced around Orlov and beat Copley with 5:03 remaining. Toews' 21st goal made it 7-5 and completed his sixth career hat trick.
It was part of an up-and-down day for Orlov, who got his third goal of the season when his shot from the left boards went under Delia 15:24 into the second. But he also batted a puck out of the air and over Holtby to hand Toews his first goal 14:53 into the first.
NOTES: Blackhawks D Henri Jokiharju was a healthy scratch. The 19-year-old Jokiharju has no goals and 12 assists in 36 games in his first NHL season. ''We've got some young players. Eighty-two game season, it's hard to keep that level night-in and night-out,'' coach Jeremy Colliton said. ''So we may end up with a rotation where they're able to, it's not necessarily performance specifically why they're coming out.'' ... First-year Capitals coach Todd Reirden is from nearby Deerfield, about 30 miles north of Chicago. ''I didn't have to get a lot of tickets. I do have a lot of passes,'' a smiling Reirden said. The varsity and junior-varsity hockey teams from Deerfield High School were part of the group from Reirden's hometown expected at the game. ... Blackhawks F Brendan Perlini (concussion protocol) was scratched. John Hayden replaced him in the lineup.
UP NEXT
Capitals: Host the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night.
Blackhawks: Host the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
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Vancouver Canucks phenom Elias Pettersson is in the lineup Sunday against the Detroit Red Wings after missing the last five games with a knee injury, the team announced.
In honour of Pettersson's return to the line-up, here's all 2️⃣2️⃣ of his goals so far this season! 🚨🙌 pic.twitter.com/UpTeOoqI9x
Pettersson is widely considered the runaway favorite for the Calder Trophy as the league's top rookie. He leads the Canucks with 22 goals and 42 points in 38 games this season.
Vancouver kept its head above water without its top offensive player in the lineup, going 2-1-2 in Pettersson's absence.
Entering Sunday's action, the Canucks sat just one point out of a playoff spot.
