With the 2014 Olympics beginning to fade into memory, attention turns back to NHL play and what should be a captivating finish to the 2013-14 regular season.
When last we left you, the Toronto Maple Leafs had won seven of their last 10 games, were on a two-game winning streak and were within one point of third place in the Eastern Conference.
Jonathan Bernier, Dion Phaneuf and Nazem Kadri were playing some great hockey, but Americans Phil Kessel and James van Riemsdyk were also playing some of their best hockey of 2013-14.
While the two aren't a classic duo in that they are not a centre-wing combination, they play the bulk of their minutes together and often contribute to the other's scoring chances.
They also played a lot of minutes together in Sochi along with San Jose Sharks centre Joe Pavelski. They formed one of the best lines at the Winter Olympics despite the team falling short of a medal.
Let's take a look at how these two compare to some of the other top duos in the game based on NHL play this year. Keep in mind that this list is not meant to be exhaustive.
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