The injured players are mostly back, but there were games where the players look one step behind and without initiative that makes you feel pessimistic and switch to other forms of entertainment. At least Gillis was able to voice a similar opinion and maybe it had an effect. Their record now is 19-14-0, riding on a current 3-game win streak. Or maybe because they're currently playing at home.

The Wonder Twins magic is intact. What's more, Burrows is thriving again with them. Henrik 2nd in points in the league? Hwow. 5 years with these guys in the top line? I'm cool with that. They're models of hard work and consistency.

Raymond's maturity has been a surprise this year. I still picture him last year always trying to thread his way between the defenseman and the glass, like a racehorse with blinders, and inevitably getting plastered again and again. But he seems to be able to get close now to score, and more often than I would've imagined. I've always wondered why they've kept him instead of Ryan Shannon. But it seems like he has proven me wrong.

Western Standings:

Team GP Pts

1. * LA 36 47

2. * Col 36 44

3. * Chi 31 43

4. SJ 34 45

5. Nas 34 43

6. Cal 33 42

7. Pho 33 40

8. Det 33 39

9. Dal 32 38

10. Van 33 38

11. Min 33 35

12. Edm 33 34

13. Col 34 34

14. STL 31 33

15. Ana 32 31