Midseason Grades for NHL Teams: Knights, Caps, Jets, Wild Lead the Way

The NHL season is halfway over, and it's time to take a look at how each team is doing. Some teams have far outpaced their preseason expectations, while others have fallen well short. In addition to an overall grade for each club, we've also identified each team's class president and a player in danger of failing.

The Vegas Golden Knights are the class of the league, with a record of 29-11-3. Jack Eichel has been the team's MVP, leading the way with 100 points. The Golden Knights are also getting strong goaltending from Logan Thompson, who has a 2.04 goals-against average and a.927 save percentage.

The Washington Capitals are also having a strong season, with a record of 28-10-5. Dylan Strome has been the team's top scorer, with 12 goals and 45 points. The Capitals are also getting solid goaltending from Vitek Vanecek, who has a 2.38 goals-against average and a.917 save percentage.

The Winnipeg Jets are another team that has exceeded expectations, with a record of 29-12-3. Connor Hellebuyck has been the team's MVP, leading the way with a 2.03 goals-against average and a.932 save percentage. The Jets are also getting strong play from their defense, which is led by Josh Morrissey.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are a team that has struggled this season, with a record of 27-15-2. Mitch Marner has been the team's MVP, leading the way with 59 points. The Leafs are also getting solid goaltending from Jack Campbell, who has a 2.60 goals-against average and a.911 save percentage.

The Carolina Hurricanes are a team that has been inconsistent this season, with a record of 26-15-3. Martin Necas has been the team's MVP, leading the way with 15 goals and 48 points. The Hurricanes are also getting solid goaltending from Frederik Andersen, who has a 2.42 goals-against average and a.913 save percentage.

The Los Angeles Kings are a team that has been solid this season, with a record of 24-12-5. Vladislav Gavrikov has been the team's MVP, leading the way with 16 points. The Kings are also getting solid goaltending from Darcy Kuemper, who has a 2.24 goals-against average and a.920 save percentage.

The New Jersey Devils are a team that has been inconsistent this season, with a record of 26-15-4. Jesper Bratt has been the team's MVP, leading the way with 51 points. The Devils are also getting solid goaltending from Mackenzie Blackwood, who has a 2.11 goals-against average and a.923 save percentage.

The Calgary Flames are a team that has been inconsistent this season, with a record of 21-14-7. Dustin Wolf has been the team's MVP, leading the way with a 2.21 goals-against average and a.925 save percentage. The Flames are also getting solid goaltending from Dan Vladar, who has a 2.53 goals-against average and a.908 save percentage.

The Colorado Avalanche are a team that has been inconsistent this season, with a record of 26-17-1. Mackenzie Blackwood has been the team's MVP, leading the way with a 2.11 goals-against average and a.923 save percentage. The Avalanche are also getting solid goaltending from Scott Wedgewood, who has a 2.42 goals-against average and a.913 save percentage.

The Columbus Blue Jackets are a team that has been inconsistent this season, with a record of 20-17-6. Zach Werenski has been the team's MVP, leading the way with 48 points. The Blue Jackets are also getting solid goaltending from Elvis Merzlikins, who has a 2.88 goals-against average and a.909 save percentage.

The Dallas Stars are a team that has been inconsistent this season, with a record of 27-14-1. Matt Duchene has been the team's MVP, leading the way with 80 points. The Stars are also getting solid goaltending from Jake Oettinger, who has a 2.24 goals-against average and a.920 save percentage.

The Edmonton Oilers are a team that has been inconsistent this season, with a record of 27-13-3. Leon Draisaitl has been the team's MVP, leading the way with 108 points. The Oilers are also getting solid goaltending from Jack Campbell, who has a 2.60 goals-against average and a.911 save percentage.

The Florida Panthers are a team that has been inconsistent this season, with a record of 25-16-3. Sam Reinhart has been the team's MVP, leading the way with 49 points. The Panthers are also getting solid goaltending from Sergei Bobrovsky, who has a 2.31 goals-against average and a.915 save percentage.

The Montreal Canadiens are a team that has been inconsistent this season, with a record of 20-18-4. Lane Hutson has been the team's MVP, leading the way with 32 points. The Canadiens are also getting solid goaltending from Jake Allen, who has a 2.56 goals-against average and a.907 save percentage.

The Tampa Bay Lightning are a team that has been inconsistent this season, with a record of 23-15-3. Victor Hedman has been the team's MVP, leading the way with 31 points. The Lightning are also getting solid goaltending from Andrei Vasilevskiy, who has a 2.38 goals-against average and a.917 save percentage.

The Anaheim Ducks are a team that has been inconsistent this season, with a record of 18-20-5. Lukas Dostal has been the team's MVP, leading the way with a 2.31 goals-against average and a.915 save percentage. The Ducks are also getting solid goaltending from John Gibson, who has a 2.56 goals-against average and a.907 save percentage.

The Detroit Red Wings are a team that has been inconsistent this season, with a record of 20-18-4. Lucas Raymond has been the team's MVP, leading the way with 41 points. The Red Wings are also getting solid goaltending from Ville Husso, who has a 2.42 goals-against average and a.913 save percentage.

The Ottawa Senators are a team that has been inconsistent this season, with a record of 21-18-3. Tim Stutzle has been the team's MVP, leading the way with 42 points. The Senators are also getting solid goaltending from Anton Forsberg, who has a 2.88 goals-against average and a.909 save percentage.

The San Jose Sharks are a team that has been inconsistent this season, with a record of 13-26-6. Jake Walman has been the team's MVP, leading the way with 26 points. The Sharks are also getting solid goaltending from James Reimer, who has a 2.53 goals-against average and a.908 save percentage.

The Vancouver Canucks are a team that has been inconsistent this season, with a record of 19-13-10. Quinn Hughes has been the team's MVP, leading the way with 93 points. The Canucks are also getting solid goaltending from Thatcher Demko, who has a 2.24 goals-against average and a.920 save percentage.

The St. Louis Blues are a team that has been inconsistent this season, with a record of 20-20-4. Dylan Holloway has been the team's MVP, leading the way with 29 goals. The Blues are also getting solid goaltending from Jordan Binnington, who has a 2.42 goals-against average and a.913 save percentage.

The Utah Hockey Club are a team that has been inconsistent this season, with a record of 18-17-7. Mikhail Sergachev has been the team's MVP, leading the way with 48 points. The Utes are also getting solid goaltending from Filip Gustavsson, who has a 2.11 goals-against average and a.923 save percentage.

The Philadelphia Flyers are a team that has been inconsistent this season, with a record of 19-20-5. Travis Konecny has been the team's MVP, leading the way with 50 points. The Flyers are also getting solid goaltending from Carter Hart, who has a 2.60 goals-against average and a.911 save percentage.

The Boston Bruins are a team that has been inconsistent this season, with a record of 21-19-5. Brad Marchand has been the team's MVP, leading the way with 47 points. The Bruins are also getting solid goaltending from Jeremy Swayman, who has a 2.38 goals-against average and a.917 save percentage.

The Pittsburgh Penguins are a team that has been inconsistent this season, with a record of 18-19-8. Sidney Crosby has been the team's MVP, leading the way with 47 points. The Penguins are also getting solid goaltending from Tristan Jarry, who has a 2.88 goals-against average and a.909 save percentage.

The Seattle Kraken are a team that has been inconsistent this season, with a record of 18-23-3. A healthy Vince Dunn has been the team's MVP, leading the way with 18 points. The Kraken are also getting solid goaltending from Philipp Grubauer, who has a 2.53 goals-against average and a.908 save percentage.

The Buffalo Sabres are a team that has been inconsistent this season, with a record of 16-22-5. Rasmus Dahlin has been the team's MVP, leading the way with 28 points. The Sabres are also getting solid goaltending from Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who has a 2.42 goals-against average and a.913 save percentage.

The Chicago Blackhawks are a team that has been inconsistent this season, with a record of 14-28-2. Connor Bedard has been the team's MVP, leading the way with 61 points. The Blackhawks are also getting solid goaltending from Arvid Soderblom, who has a 2.24 goals-against average and a.920 save percentage.

The New York Islanders are a team that has been inconsistent this season, with a record of 17-18-7. Anders Lee has been the team's MVP, leading the way with 32 points. The Islanders are also getting solid goaltending from Semyon Varlamov, who has a 2.56 goals-against average and a.907 save percentage.

The Nashville Predators are a team that has been inconsistent this season, with a record of 13-22-7. Juuse Saros has been the team's MVP, leading the way with a 2.11 goals-against average and a.923 save percentage. The Predators are also getting solid goaltending from Connor Ingram, who has a 2.88 goals-against average and a.909 save percentage.

The New York Rangers are a team that has been inconsistent this season, with a record of 20-20-2. Will Cuylle has been the team's MVP, leading the way with 24 points. The Rangers are also getting solid goaltending from Igor Shesterkin, who has a 2.38 goals-against average and a.917 save percentage.