The top movie at the box office was the computer-animated holiday movie, Disney's A Christmas Carol. Now, it's but a week into November, and we're being subjected to holiday fare already? However, the Kings could do some reflection of the Ebenezer Scrooge variety. Sure, they had some success early in the season, but they must remain humble, lest they be visited by the Ghosts of the Kings Past. Reaching for a hockey analogy? Perhaps.

How about the showing of the comedy The Men Who Stare At Goats at the turnstiles? This comedy has a killer cast, and is based on a true story. But it came up short to the critics. That's usually a good sign, at least for me. Generally, critics suck. Then again, as a blogger about the Kings where I criticize the team's play, that's like a pot calling the kettle a cooking utensil. Then again... my blog, my rules.

• ESPN Power Rankings: This week 7. Last week 8.

Ah, the frustrations of a young and rising team. Big win over the Cup champs, big letdown against Nashville.

• The Hockey News Power Rankings: This week 8. Last week 9.

Lost in all the talk of Anze Kopitar and Ryan Smyth is the productive play of Jarret Stoll

• TSN.ca's Power Rankings: This week 10. Last week 13.

Saturday's loss to Nashville ended a point streak of eight games. Much like Anderson in Colorado, G Jonathan Quick is getting a real lion's share of the workload, starting 16 of 17 games.

• LA Times' Helen Elliott's Power Rankings: This week 5. Last week 6.

Emotional letdown against Predators was no surprise after beating Penguins.

• FanHouse Power Rankings: This week 5. Last week 5.

Two words: Anze Kopitar. The 22-year-old center has taken over the league lead with 26 points, and was sensational in Los Angeles' 5-2 win against Pittsburgh on Thursday. He's going to become a household name this season (if he's not already).

• Fox Sports' Power Rankings: This week 9. Last week 9.

Ryan Smyth powered the Kings to two wins in three tries in Week 6. Theveteran winger posted five points in L.A.'s two wins off two goalsand three assists.

• CBS Sportline Power Rankings: This week 9. Last week 8.

Anze Kopitar keeps putting up numbers, but the young Kings seemed to let down after a big win over Penguins.

Take the average, and the Hockeywood Power Ranking for the L.A. Kings is...

8.