Anaheim Ducks Best 3-on-3 Overtime Combinations

Feb 15, 2015; Anaheim, CA, USA; Anaheim Ducks center Andrew Cogliano (7) celebrates with Anaheim Ducks defenseman Hampus Lindholm (right) and Anaheim Ducks center Rickard Rakell (left) during the first period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

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There are so many different possibilities with 3-on-3 combinations that I had to throw out a few interesting and exciting ideas. You may not see these ones as frequently, but don’t be surprised if Bruce Boudreau fools around with some of these combinations.

Defensive Getzlaf

Ryan Getzlaf – Carl Hagelin – Andrew Cogliano

Imagine this, Ryan Getzlaf takes the face-off and then drops back to play defense with Cogliano and Hagelin as the two forwards. You have some incredible speed up front with a clear offensive attack in mind with Getzlaf playing defense.

Getzlaf has played the point on the power play quite often throughout his career and there have been a number of instances where he has been forced to defend a shorthanded attack by the opposing team. He has faired well in those situations and I bet he could even play defense for the Ducks at 5-on-5 if a number of injuries forced him to do so.

Getzlaf is such a smart two-way player that using him as a defensemen in the 3-on-3 is not a bad idea against a team with a struggling offense. If the Ducks need a goal and want to use some speed against a weaker opponent, this is not a bad option.

The “Third Line” Option

Rickard Rakell – Andrew Cogliano – Cam Fowler

Rickard Rakell has a great offensive skill-set and will get his fair share of opportunities during the 3-on-3 overtime. Pairing him with Cogliano and Fowler gives the Ducks three elite skaters who can all use their speed to create a counter attack.

This combo could be used more often than the previous one and the skating ability of Rakell, Cogliano and Fowler could result in some beautiful game winners.

The Swedish Trio

Rickard Rakell – Jakob Silfverberg – Hampus Lindholm

Just because I would love to see these three Swedes on the ice together during the 3-on-3.

It is also not a bad option. Great skill to go along with great skating and playmaking ability. All three are pretty reliable defensively which makes this a safe play and eliminates the risk factor. C’mon Bruce, let the Swedes play!

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