Rookie Matvei Michkov of the Philadelphia Flyers has been dealt a bad hand. However, he's making the most of it.

With days to go until the 4 Nations Face-Off and days after more big trades, the NHL power rankings have the same No. 1 squad after a tight matchup.

The Canadiens' pool has everything, led by Ivan Demidov, one of the most talented forward prospects in the world.

Vancouver's Marcus Pettersson, acquired from the Penguins, agreed to a six-year extension. Follow this tracker for the latest NHL news.