This story is behind the Athletic paywall but interesting the the Flames first line is not only the best but the best by a considerable margin. One wonders how good this team could be if they had a legitimate 2nd line.
https://theathletic.com/3097760/2022...this-season-2/
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In dissecting the individual teams, Calgary jumps off the page. The Flames’ top line is NHL-best both offensively and defensively — a very rare combination. Johnny Gaudreau’s line has scored 43 goals and conceded just 11 — it’s completely bonkers, a pace that we haven’t seen from a top-line in a very long time. Given this, it’s no surprise that Gaudreau is in line to crack a three-figure points mark for the first time in his career and why Matthew Tkachuk is on pace for a 42-goal, 93 point campaign as well.
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