The Atlantic Division has been full of surprises this year. But the Ottawa Senators' success should surprise no one. And if one team is likely to be a top-three team in the Atlantic, it's the Sens.

The homestand continues. After falling 3-1 to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, the Florida Panthers enter this week sitting at 9-8-1 in the standings and 1-1-0 on their current five-game homestand.

• It’s all about fresh blood at the top, with the Canadiens and Red Wings shooting past the old guard and taking over control of the division in October. Except then you get a week when the Habs lose to the Flyers and Devils and the Wings lose to the Ducks and Knights, and now the Leafs are right back there with them.

The Boston Bruins will make their way west this week to sunny California for their road trip to face off against the Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Kings, and San Jose Sharks.