Welcome to Scott Wheeler’s 2025 rankings of every NHL organization’s prospects. You can find the complete ranking and more information on the project and its criteria here, as we count down daily from No. 32 to No. 1. The series, which includes in-depth evaluations and insight from sources on nearly 500 prospects, runs from Jan. 8 to Feb. 7.

They put up a fight, but the Blue Jackets’ winning streak ended at three games Sunday night in a stinging 5-3 loss to the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center. More: Dallas Stars' tipping point ends Columbus Blue Jackets' three-game win streak

In the past, when the Columbus Blue Jackets (26-20-7) visited the Dallas Stars, we could chalk it up to two free points on the schedule. Those days are gone – at least this season.

The Dallas Stars started off the month of February with an entertaining 5-3 win of the surprising Columbus Blue Jackets in what will be their last home game for just under a month. The Stars played their last game at the American Airlines Center before six road games in a row (three before and three after the Four Nations Face-off) and trailed three different times before pulling ahead in the third period.

Blue Jackets coach Dean Evason says defenseman Dante Fabbro will miss time and doesn't provide update on Kirill Marchenko.