NHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, holiday gift for every team

The holiday season is well underway. Proper planning with gifts is always the play: Don't wait until the last second because the last thing you want is to be caught empty-handed when it's too late.

That's exactly how some NHL teams are feeling right now, on the outside looking in as we approach the NHL's holiday break. So in the spirit of giving, we're providing a gift for all 32 teams as we unveil the updated Power Rankings for the week.

How we rank: A panel of ESPN hockey commentators, analysts, reporters and editors sends in a 1-32 poll based on the games through Wednesday, which generates our master list.

Note: Previous ranking for each team refers to the previous edition, published Dec. 6. Points percentages are through Thursday's games.

1. Minnesota Wild

Previous ranking: 1