Sunday's Center Value Rankings
Here are theScore's center value rankings for Sunday, April 3:
Top Options
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Bonino (PIT) | vs. PHI | 9 |
| Claude Giroux (PHI) | at PIT | 9 |
| Sidney Crosby (PIT) | vs. PHI | 8 |
Bonino had scored in three of four games coming into Saturday, and he's steadily exceeded value since replacing injured C Evgeni Malkin on the second line. Crosby still has the higher upside of the two, but Bonino's significant discount provides much more safety.
Giroux two points and six shots on goal in two games against the Penguins this season. He has a long history of offensive success in head-to-head matchups against Pittsburgh.
Best of the Rest
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander Steen (STL) | at COL | 7 |
| Mark Scheifele (WPG) | vs. MIN | 5 |
| David Krejci (BOS) | at CHI | 4 |
Steen has five points in his past three games and he's played at least 20 minutes in two of his past four outings. Scheifele has 10 points in 10 games, racking up 25 SOG over that stretch. Sunday's matchup isn't ideal, but he's been too consistent to fade entirely.
Krejci has six points in his past three games, and he's the top player to target from the Bruins, but he has a tough matchup in Chicago.
Nothing to See Here
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Getzlaf (ANA) | vs. DAL | 3 |
| Matt Duchene (COL) | vs. STL | 2 |
| Patrice Bergeron (BOS) | at CHI | 2 |
| Jason Spezza (DAL) | at ANA | 1 |
Getzlaf has two assists in his past three games, with both coming in the same contest. He has a good matchup against the Stars' wide-open style, but his shot totals have been wildly inconsistent.
Duchene's registered one shot on goal in each of his past two games, limiting his potential against the tough defensive style of the Blues.