Ranking the Top NHL Fantasy Line Combos From the Past Week
Grant White
Host · Writer
1. Vegas Golden Knights
Ivan Barbashev - Jack Eichel - Mark Stone
7 Goals, 12 Assists, +13, 23 Shots, 48.1% Corsi Rating, 44.3% Expected Goals-For RatingNo trio shone brighter than the Vegas Golden Knights top line of Ivan Barbashev, Jack Eichel, and Mark Stone. In three games, Eichel and company combined for 19 points and a +13 rating, albeit with limited supporting metrics. At five-on-five, the Vegas' scorers posted underwhelming benchmarks of 48.1% Coris, and 44.3% expected goals-for ratings, precipitating just six goals. Nevertheless, powerplay points are a category in some season-long leagues, adding another fantasy dimension to their production.
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5. Chicago Blackhawks
Nick Foligno - Connor Bedard - Teuvo Teravainen
5 Goals, 6 Assists, 21 Shots, +3, 46.8% Corsi Rating, 63.4% Expected Goals-For RatingIn his third season as head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks, Luke Richardson has finally found a line combination that will lead the team to glory. Flanked by Teuvo Teravainen and Nick Foligno, phenom Connor Bedard got off to a tremendous start to his second professional season. The Hawks' first line terrorized opponents all week, posting an elite 63.4% expected goals-for rating. More importantly, that translated to on-ice success, with the trio recording five goals and six assists in three games.
4. Boston Bruins
Pavel Zacha - Elias Lindholm - David Pastrnak
6 Goals, 5 Assists, 25 Shots, +3, 41.0% Corsi Rating, 34.5% Expected Goals-For RatingWe were expecting production from the Boston Bruins top line of Pavel Zacha, Elias Lindholm, and David Pastrnak, and they didn't disappoint. The B's forward group recorded six goals and 11 points through the season's first three games, albeit with most of that output coming on special teams. Pastrnak and Co. recorded just two goals, with sub-optimal analytics at five on five. Still, the expectations are high for this trio moving forward.
3. Calgary Flames
Jonathan Huberdeau - Martin Pospisil - Anthony Mantha
6 Goals, 8 Assists, 16 Shots, +7, 56.3% Corsi Rating, 55.9% Expected Goals-For RatingInarguably the most surprising inclusion to the list, the Calgary Flames got tremendous production and output from their third line. Led by Jonathan Huberdeau, he, Martin Pospisil, and Anthony Mantha drove scoring for the Flames. They combined for 14 points in the opening week of the season, with five of their combined six goals coming at five-on-five. Moreover, they have robust analytics propping up renewed success this week, with effective 56.3% Corsi and 55.9% expected goals-for ratings.
2. Utah Hockey Club
Clayton Keller - Barrett Hayton - Nick Schmaltz
6 Goals, 9 Assists, +3, 28 Shots, 58.4% Corsi Rating, 57.8% Expected Goals-For RatingApparently, a change of scenery was all that was needed. The Utah Hockey Club got off to a tremendous to the 2024-25 NHL season, winning their inaugural first three games as a franchise. They have their top line to thank for driving scoring. Clayton Keller, Barrett Hayton, and Nick Schmaltz put up six goals and nine assists in the opening week, accounting for most of Utah's scoring at five-on-five. More importantly, they're positioned for success in the long term with gaudy underlying metrics.
1. Vegas Golden Knights
Ivan Barbashev - Jack Eichel - Mark Stone
7 Goals, 12 Assists, +13, 23 Shots, 48.1% Corsi Rating, 44.3% Expected Goals-For RatingNo trio shone brighter than the Vegas Golden Knights top line of Ivan Barbashev, Jack Eichel, and Mark Stone. In three games, Eichel and company combined for 19 points and a +13 rating, albeit with limited supporting metrics. At five-on-five, the Vegas' scorers posted underwhelming benchmarks of 48.1% Coris, and 44.3% expected goals-for ratings, precipitating just six goals. Nevertheless, powerplay points are a category in some season-long leagues, adding another fantasy dimension to their production.
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5. Chicago Blackhawks
Nick Foligno - Connor Bedard - Teuvo Teravainen
5 Goals, 6 Assists, 21 Shots, +3, 46.8% Corsi Rating, 63.4% Expected Goals-For RatingIn his third season as head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks, Luke Richardson has finally found a line combination that will lead the team to glory. Flanked by Teuvo Teravainen and Nick Foligno, phenom Connor Bedard got off to a tremendous start to his second professional season. The Hawks' first line terrorized opponents all week, posting an elite 63.4% expected goals-for rating. More importantly, that translated to on-ice success, with the trio recording five goals and six assists in three games.
