Central Division reset

NHL.com looks at how each team shapes up entering the stretch run in the race for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The NHL All-Star break has come and gone and the 10-week sprint to the Stanley Cup Playoffs begins Tuesday.
Here's a look at how the seven teams in the Central Division shape up entering the race for the postseason:

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Winnipeg Jets

29-13-8, 66 points, 1st in division, 2nd in Western Conference
Remaining games: 32 (20 home, 12 away)
Special teams:Power play: 24.7 percent (2nd); penalty kill 82.2 percent (12th)
What's gone right: Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (26-6-7, 2.35 goals-against average, .924 save percentage) has been stalwart for the Jets, who haven't been lacking in other areas. Winnipeg has scored the third-most goals in the League (162) and have done it with a balanced effort. Right wing Blake Wheeler, who leads the team in assists (40) and points (54) is one of seven Jets players with 10 or more goals.
What's gone wrong:Injuries to center Mark Scheifele, who hasn't played since Dec. 27 (upper body) and left wing Shawn Matthias (upper body) have hurt them.
Needs:If Scheifele returns in February as expected, that could be as effective as any trade acquisition. However, adding a depth forward or defenseman would help.
Trophy hopefuls: Hellebuyck (Vezina), Wheeler (Hart), Paul Maurice (Adams)
Schedule:The Jets have a 10-game homestand, where they are 17-3-1 this season, coming out of the all-star break and another six-game homestand in March, following a six-game road trip.
Outlook:The Jets' patience is paying off this season and they likely will make the playoffs for the second time since their move to Winnipeg (2015).

Nashville Predators

29-11-7, 65 points, 2nd in division, 3rd in conference
Remaining games: 35 (18 home, 17 away)
Special teams: Power play: 23.9 percent (3rd); penalty kill: 82.7 percent (8th)
What's gone right:The defense, led by P.K. Subban, is deep and strong. That depth got a boost when Ryan Ellis (knee) made his season debut on Jan. 2; Nashville has gone 6-1-2 since. The Predators have allowed 119 goals (second fewest in the League) in 47 games.
What's gone wrong:Not much. Players have stepped up during injuries, whether it's been for Ellis or Filip Forsberg (upper body), who's been out since Dec. 29. Nashville hasn't stumbled after their Stanley Cup Final run last season; their longest losing streak has been three games (once).
Needs: Nashville doesn't need much, although they could look into adding a forward.
Trophy hopefuls: P.K. Subban (Norris), Pekka Rinne (Vezina)
Schedule:The Predators have a four-game road trip through New York and Eastern Canada in early February, followed by a four-game homestand later in the month. They will play three of their final four games on the road, where they've been good this season (13-7-4).
Outlook: Nashville is in great shape. They now know what it takes to go on a long run and there's a good chance they could go on another one this postseason.

St. Louis Blues

30-18-3, 63 points (3rd in division, 4th in conference)
Remaining games: 31 (14 home, 17 away)
Special teams:Power play: 16.2 percent (25th); penalty kill: 82.3 percent (tied, 10th)
What's gone right:The Blues have great depth, which has helped them throughout the season. They've also had balanced scoring; six players have 30 or more points, led by forwards Brayden Schenn (50) and Vladimir Tarasenko (46). Goaltender Carter Hutton has been outstanding, going 12-4-1 with a 1.74 goals-against average and .943 save percentage.
What's gone wrong: Injuries have been an issue. They lost Robby Fabbri (knee) for the season in November. Forward Jaden Schwartz (knee) was out for six weeks and forward Patrik Berglund returned on Nov. 29 after offseason shoulder surgery. The power play hasn't been great, either; they've scored six power-play goals in their past 44 opportunities.
Needs: St. Louis could be in the market for help at forward, although getting Jaden Schwartz back before the all-star break should provide a boost to their offense.
Trophy hopefuls:Alex Pietrangelo (Norris), Mike Yeo (Adams)
Schedule:The Blues will have a tough stretch in early February, when they will face division opponents in five of six games (Minnesota Wild, Colorado Avalanche, Winnipeg, Nashville, Dallas Stars). They'll also play the Chicago Blackhawks twice and the Avalanche once in the final week of the regular season.
Outlook:Yeo has done a good job of finding the right combinations and energy through an injury-riddled regular season. Getting to the playoffs shouldn't be a problem for the Blues., who have qualified in each of the past six seasons.

Dallas Stars

28-18-4, 60 points (4th in division, 5th in conference)
Remaining games: 32 games (16 home, 16 away)
Special teams: Power play: 20.3 percent (10th); penalty kill: 81.3 percent (16th)
What's gone right:Right wing Alexander Radulov, signed as a free agent on July 3, has 20 goals and 48 points. Defenseman John Klingberg (six goals, 42 assists) is tied for the team lead in points. Goaltending, which was an issue the past few seasons, has been stabilized with Ben Bishop (21-13-3, 2.46 goals-against average, .917 save percentage), acquired in May.
What's gone wrong:Lately, not a whole lot. Their most inconsistent month was December, when they went 8-5-2 and allowed 40 goals in those 15 games.
Needs:Dallas could be in the market for a depth forward.
Trophy hopefuls: Klingberg (Norris)
Schedule:The Stars have two three-game homestands and a five-game homestand remaining. They have a six-game road trip in mid-March; the Stars are 11-11-3 on the road this season.
Outlook: After a disappointing 2016-17 that was marred by injuries and missing the playoffs, the Stars are back in the playoff hunt and playing better in recent weeks. Their last lengthy postseason run was 2008, when they went to the Western Conference final. They could put together another one this spring.

Colorado Avalanche

27-18-3, 57 points (5th in division, 8th in conference)
Remaining games: 34 (15 home, 19 away)
Special teams: 20.2 percent (11th); penalty kill: 83.8 percent (2nd)
What's gone right:Center Nathan MacKinnon is having a renaissance season (24 goals, 36 assists, 60 points) and the rest of the team is following his example. Colorado, which won 10 in a row before losing its final two games before the break, already has nine more points than it had all last season (48).
What's gone wrong: Their start; Colorado won 12 of its first 27 games. As well as they are playing now, they were hit and miss through the first half, which is why they're still on the bubble. Their toughest stretch was a four-game losing streak in early December, during which they were outscored 18-7 against the New Jersey Devils, Stars, Buffalo Sabres and Tampa Bay Lightning.
Needs: Although they're starting to get on a roll with what they've got, getting another defenseman could help.
Trophy hopefuls: MacKinnon (Richard, Ross, Hart)
Schedule:The Avalanche have a four-game homestand from Feb. 26-March 4. They'll end the regular season with three of four games on the road., where they are 9-11-2.
Outlook:After a forgettable 2016-17 season, the Avalanche could be back in the playoffs, but it depends on how they play down the stretch. If they keep building off the success and confidence they found prior to the all-star break, they could find their way in.

Minnesota Wild

26-18-5 (6th in division, 10th in conference)
Remaining games: 33 (16 home, 17 away)
Special teams: Power play: 19.9 percent (16th); penalty kill: 82.3 percent (tied, 10th)
What's gone right: Center Eric Staal leads the team in goals (20) and points (43). Left wing Jason Zucker, third on the team with 36 points, went into the all-star break on a six-game point streak, which includes goals in four of his past five games.
What's gone wrong:Consistency. The Wild have had two four-game winning streaks, but followed each with two straight losses. Not having left wing Zach Parise (back surgery) through their first 31 games didn't help, and right wing Nino Niederreiter (lower body) is out of the lineup for the third time this season.
Needs: Injuries at forward have hurt; getting more depth at that position may be a possibility.
Trophy hopefuls: None
Schedule: The Wild have a five-game homestand in mid-February followed by a three-game road trip. They'll play Dallas and Nashville twice in the final week of March before finishing the season with a three-game California road trip.
Outlook: Minnesota is tied with the Avalanche, Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks for the second wild-card spot. Going on a steady roll could help but considering how difficult it's been to get a sizeable edge in the division, the Wild may not have enough.

Chicago Blackhawks

23-19-7, 7th in division, 12th in conference
Remaining games:33 (16 home, 17 away)
Special teams: Power play: 15.5 percent (28th); penalty kill: 81.8 percent (14th)
What's gone right:Corey Crawford was the team's MVP through the first half of the season, going 16-9-2 with a 2.27 goals-against average and .929 save percentage. However, he's been out since Dec. 27, with an upper-body injury. Anton Forsberg and Jeff Glass have done an admirable job in his absence, but there's no doubt Crawford is the backbone. The good news? Crawford is expected to skate during the all-star break and could return soon.
What's gone wrong:Inconsistency has plagued them, be it with overall play or individual performances. The Blackhawks have been tinkering with lines throughout the season. They found some top-line success with Anthony Duclair, Jonathan Toews and Alex DeBrincat prior to the break, but they need more consistent production throughout the lineup.
Needs: With Brent Seabrook struggling, the Blackhawks could use another reliable defenseman, although the price could be steep. Chicago also doesn't have a lot of assets to part with and may have to stick with what they've got when they try to make their 10th consecutive playoff appearance.
Trophy hopefuls:None
Schedule: Although the Blackhawks have a five-game homestand in February, the rest of the schedule that month isn't kind (at the Vegas Golden Knights and Columbus Blue Jackets, host the Los Angeles Kings and San Jose Sharks). Their April opponents include St. Louis twice and Winnipeg.
Outlook: The division is still up for grabs and the Blackhawks (13 points behind) have a chance if they make a run. To this point, however, they haven't proven they can do that. Perhaps a healthy Crawford could get them going. If not, the Blackhawks are in danger of missing the playoffs for the first time since 2008.