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I don't think it'll be a clear runaway for McDavid and Eberle as some of you may think. Hall and Drai have been pretty consistent all year and one of the best duo's of the league this year. With more teams now having to focus on McD and Ebs, it might provide the perfect opportunity for Hall and Drai to take advantage. 5 on 5.. Draisaitl is still among the best in the league and Hall right now is already top 10 in league scoring. However, I do think McDavid and Eberle will be the most productive duo of the two just due to the fact of McDavid.. and their PP success.
This. The most astute post thus far.
Look, McDavid is great and all but people in this thread are saying its a slamdunk EBs/McDavid get more pts than one of the best parings in the NHL this year.
Also a bit sobering that Eberles 3 goals in last 2 games is as many as he had in his prior 18GP.
Finally, these are REALLY BAD teams we are playing right now. McDavid/Eberle is getting current space of a variety that moxt clubs don't allow.
We've played two games against clubs that are far worse defensively than the Oilers.
I'll go with Drai/Hall who have carried the club this year. Really they should be getting the credit regardless.
This season was all about what Hall and Drai did fairly regardless of what happens in limited remaining games.