Top 5 forward lines and D-pairings. The Number 1's are ranked but 2-5 are impossible really to order. I know lines/pairings change a lot so I based this off of most common combinations mixed with their success.
Honourable Mentions:
FORWARDS
Svechnikov-Aho-Teräväinen (only because Teuvo's been injured)
RNH-McDavid-Puljujärvi
Robertson-Hintz-Pavelski
Tkachuk-Norris-Batherson (favouritism yes but...watch out)
I like how Chandler Stephenson went from a bare NHLer in Washington to centering one of the best lines in hockey.
For a long time I refused to believe that 2 elite wingers would make a mid level center elite. Heck when Stephenson first broke into the league he wasn’t even a C!
I like how Chandler Stephenson went from a bare NHLer in Washington to centering one of the best lines in hockey.
I do think Tatar-Danault-Gallagher deserve an honorable mention. They have been one of the top lines for three years now.
Fair enough - their xG% is pretty great, considering they're not exactly an offensive dynamo line like some of the others. Maybe that was an unfair reason to leave them out but I agree they're a great line.