I have the POWER! (rankings)

A look at ESPN's Power Rankings for Washington sports...

NHL

1. Detroit Red Wings
2. Carolina Hurricanes
3. Dallas Stars
4. Toronto Maple Leafs
5. Philadelphia Flyers
6. Edmonton Oilers
7. San Jose Sharks
8. Colorado Avalanche
9. Tampa Bay Lightning
10. New York Rangers

14. Washington Capitals -- The Caps rebounded from a tough opening night in Atlanta to crush New Jersey in their home opener, chasing Martin Brodeur en route to a 7-2 victory. Don't expect the Caps to stay this low in the rankings for long.

NFL

1. Pittsburgh Steelers
2. Baltimore Ravens
3. New York Jets
4. Atlanta Falcons
5. Indianapolis Colts
6. New England Patriots
7. Chicago Bears
8. Green Bay Packers
9. New Orleans Saints
10. Kansas City Chiefs
11. Washington Redskins -- Mike Shanahan is winning ugly, but Donovan McNabb is still a key to success down the stretch.