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Unless you're a Flyers fan, you probably hate Scott Hartnell. He just has that edge and personality that rub so many people—and players—the wrong way.



But there's no denying that Hartnell is having a career-best year with 32 goals as of Mar. 10. He has great chemistry when paired with Jaromir Jagr and Claude Giroux, and this $4.2 million-annual-cap-hit player is certainly earning his paycheck.



There have been some surprises this season, as Hartnell clearly is producing for the Flyers. Many were ready to say that he was an overachiever and would go into a decline past the All-Star break, but that doesn't look like it's happening whatsoever.



And while Claude Giroux hasn't quite had his goal-scoring prowess that he possessed before his concussion, he's undeniably a threat on the ice. Giroux has racked up 55 assists already (first in the NHL), and one can only imagine where he would be if he never sustained any injuries this season.



Many picked Giroux to be the leading contender for the Rocket Richard Trophy, but now it looks to have Steven Stamkos' name (48 goals).



Wayne Simmonds, who was acquired as part of the blockbuster trade of former-Flyer Mike Richards to the Los Angeles Kings, has paid huge dividends for Philadelphia. Simmonds typically finds himself battling in front of the crease, providing opportune goalie-screens and juicy deflections. In many ways, he's what Jeff Carter used to be, and maybe even better.



Simmonds has 22 goals and 19 assists.



For the New York Rangers, their offense is certainly more diverse than it has been in recent seasons. Players like Marian Gaborik, Ryan Callahan and even Brad Richards have lit up the lamp on a pretty consistent basis.



Callahan is having a career-best season in New York, with 26 goals and no signs of slowing down.



Gaborik can be extremely lethal when he has the breakaway or a clear line of sight to the net. He currently has 32 goals, 16 short of Stamkos, who leads the NHL with 48. Gaborik is still 10 goals shy of his career-best 42 as a member of the Wild, but this may be the year he at least ties it.



The maturation of Derek Stepan and Artem Anisimov can't be underestimated either, who represent a combined total of 29 goals.



Surprisingly, two defensemen make up the top-10 goal scorers for the Rangers: Michael Del Zotto and Ryan McDonagh (with seven and six goals, respectively). It's always nice to have that offensive spark from the blue line.



Overall, the Flyers have more offensive depth, with 11 players representing at least 10 goals scored. The Rangers only have six.



EDGE: Flyers

The Rangers have great scoring players, but the advantage is clearly with the Flyers. Jagr may be in his twilight years, but he remains a dangerous player who can outdeke just about any goalie. There's no doubt he's passing on some of his skill to the younger core in Philadelphia.