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Originally Posted by Drunk Uncle
5V5 goal differentials by line:
Lucic-Bennett-Dube: -2
Lucic-Ryan-Dube: +8
I think is the reason.
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While true and factual I think the comparison is better served with expected metrics. If a trio is stoned repeatedly or has had subpar goaltending when on the ice you may miss a better combination.
In this case though it still holds.
Ryan version - 269 minutes xGF% 50.81%
Bennett version - 37 minutes xGF% 50.68%
Pretty tight, but the Ryan version with the edge.
The big difference then, as expected is puck luck with the Ryan version posting 1.05 PDO compared to the Bennett version 0.925. That's a huge discrepancy.
Bennett version has had terrible goaltending at .783 save percentage when together.
All this says is that they have two options, and Bennett has done quite well at center. If they think Ryan would be better anchoring his own line at center on the fourth it's a pretty good option.