"Pittsburgh's lack of depth has been an issue since the 2017 Stanley Cup Final, but it's their strength now. You always expect big things out of Sidney Crosby, who is tracking for more than 100 points at the grand age of 38. He hasn't hit that total since 2018-19, but you should never, ever ignore the timeless wonder. And then there's Evgeni Malkin - one of the most underrated superstars of our time."
"He might be hurt right now, but Justin Brazeau has been lights out with six goals and 12 points in 12 games. The 27-year-old finally became a full-time NHLer last year, but he had just 22 points between Boston and Minnesota. He's the absolute perfect definition of a late-bloomer - the Toronto organization knows all about that. They never signed him to an NHL contract, but he did play parts of two seasons with the Toronto Marlies."
The Pittsburgh Penguins have opened 8-3-2 and are chasing top position in the Metro while the Toronto Maple Leafs sit 6-5-1 near the bottom of the Atlantic. Sidney Crosby is projecting more than 100 points at age 38, a mark he last reached in 2018-19. Evgeni Malkin, at 39 and a pending UFA, has three goals and 18 points in 13 games and looks like an early-season MVP candidate. Depth scoring has become a team strength with Justin Brazeau registering six goals and 12 points in 12 games. Anthony Mantha is enjoying his best start with 11 points in 13 games, pacing to 38 goals and 70 points on a $2.5 million deal.
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