Washington Capitals: Three On Three Metropolitan Division Power Rankings

#1: Pittsburgh Penguins

Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

CONSERVATIVE LINEUP

1. Patric Hornqvist – Sidney Crosby – Kris Letang
2. Phil Kessel – Evgeni Malkin – Olli Maatta

Two of the best duos in the division. That’s what happens when you have Crosby and Malkin. That said, I’m not sure how Maatta would do with more ice.

ALL-IN LINEUP

1. Kessel – Crosby – Malkin

I mean, when you have those three guys, why let anyone else skate if you’re going all-in? This is the best three forward trio in the NHL, in my opinion.

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