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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Nazem Kadri
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Teammate Nazem Kadri is having the best season of his career.
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Cale Makar
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Cale Makar is also likely to get on the score sheet, as he has done regularly this year.
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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.
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Sam Reinhart
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Sam Reinhart of the Florida Panthers is a great hockey player on a very dynamic team. Good choice.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Claude Giroux
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Claude Giroux was dealt to the Florida Panthers at the trade deadline in an effort to make a difference in the playoffs.
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Anthony Duclair
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Anthony Duclair, also of the Panthers, is scoring a ton of goals this season. He's a must-win.
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Brayden Point
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Tampa Bay Lightning's Brayden Point isn't having a fantastic season, but he's excelling in the playoffs.
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Brad Marchand
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Brad Marchand of the Boston Bruins raises his game in big moments. And the playoffs are important!
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Aaron Ekblad
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Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad had the best season of his career in 2021-22. He'll carry that momentum into the playoffs.
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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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