Which is the best "through 3 rounds" playoff performance

[daver]

1. McDavid - 2025: 6 goals, 26 points, PPG of 1.63
2. McDavid - 2024 5 goals, 31 points, PPG of 1.72
3. Crosby - 2009: 14 goals, 28 points, PPG of 1.65
4. Malkin 2009: 12 goals, 28 points, PPG of 1.65

 

[wetcoast]

One can make a good case for either McDavid or Crosby through 3 rounds depending on what one values.

Crosby probably had the "best" round against Washington given the circumstances, support and situation though in 09.

 

[Sasha Orlov]

McDavid 2025 because of his defensive game

 

[SavBigMoneyAtBedards]

While their totals (Crosby and Malkin) were close over the tree rounds, Malkin destroyed the Canes in the 2009 ECF.

He should be getting more love here.
As the stage grew bigger, it was Malkin who stepped up.
And then he did it again in the finals.

 

[GlitchMarner]

Without looking at analytics, I feel McDavid '25 has probably been the best five on five and ES player through three rounds here.

He has been dominant. I guess it's flying under the radar because people are used to strong play from him in the playoffs and his production isn't quite as good as it was through three rounds last year, but in terms of driving play, tilting the ice and dominating goal shares, he has been outstanding.