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NHL: The best Canadian players for your fantasy playoffs team

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2022-05-31 13:00:56

Connor McDavid is also having a breakout season with Edmonton. But do the Oilers have what it takes to win in the playoffs?

Jonathan Huberdeau

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Jonathan Huberdeau is a must this season. The Panthers could go far in the playoffs, and the Quebecer is a dominant player right now.

Mitch Marner

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Mitch Marner is a bit of an afterthought in Toronto because the Leafs are so full of talent. Yet, he is flirting with the 100 point mark!

Steven Stamkos

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Steven Stamkos is having a fantastic season on an equally fantastic team. He's a sure bet for poolies.

Nathan MacKinnon

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Speaking of safeties, Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche is also likely to pick up multiple points in the upcoming playoffs.

Nazem Kadri

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Teammate Nazem Kadri is having the best season of his career.

Cale Makar

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Cale Makar is also likely to get on the score sheet, as he has done regularly this year.

Sidney Crosby

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Is Sidney Crosby (left) still an interesting choice for poolers? Seriously? Yes! Crosby is still scoring over 1.2 points per game this year.

Sam Reinhart

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Sam Reinhart of the Florida Panthers is a great hockey player on a very dynamic team. Good choice.

John Tavares

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John Tavares of the Toronto Maple Leafs is one of the key pieces of the Ontario team's offense. If available, pick him.

Robert Thomas

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Robert Thomas of the St. Louis Blues has done what was expected of him this year. A first round pick in 2017, he did not disappoint!

Jordan Kyrou

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Teammate Jordan Kyrou is another promising youngster coming out of his shell. At 23 years old, he broke the 70-point barrier for the first time this year.

Morgan Rielly

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Morgan Rielly is playing up to his dream season (2018-2019), when he had 72 points. The Leafs are lucky to have him!

Michael Bunting

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Michael Bunting, also of the Maple Leafs, gets his share of points in a balanced and potent attack. A hidden card.

Kristopher Letang

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Defenseman Kristopher Letang is getting older, but he's still one of the NHL's toughest players. The Penguins need him.

Claude Giroux

Claude Giroux was dealt to the Florida Panthers at the trade deadline in an effort to make a difference in the playoffs.

Anthony Duclair

Anthony Duclair, also of the Panthers, is scoring a ton of goals this season. He's a must-win.

Brayden Point

Tampa Bay Lightning's Brayden Point isn't having a fantastic season, but he's excelling in the playoffs.

Brad Marchand

Brad Marchand of the Boston Bruins raises his game in big moments. And the playoffs are important!

Aaron Ekblad

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad had the best season of his career in 2021-22. He'll carry that momentum into the playoffs.

Matt Duchene

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Matt Duchene is finally performing as expected. He is having the best season of his career. He has always done well in the playoffs.

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