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Top 10 NHL Players in the 2025 Stanley Cup Conference Finals

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10. Brad Marchand, Florida Panthers
Age: 37

Position: C

Playoff Stats: 12GP, 3G, 9A, 12P +/- +11

Brad Marchand has been exactly what the Panthers had hoped for when they traded for him at the NHL Trade Deadline. Currently tied for seventh in points in the playoffs, Marchand needs to continue that play against Carolina.
1. Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers
Age: 28

Position: Center

Playoff Stats: 11GP, 3G, 14A, 17P +/- +7

Connor McDavid is the best hockey player in the world, so he’s obviously alone atop the list of top NHLers still in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The question is, can McDavid help drag the Oilers back into the final?
2. Leon Draisaitl, Edmonton Oilers
Age: 29

Position: C

Playoff Stats: 11GP, 5G, 11A, 16P +/- +8

Leon Draisaitl has been doing his thing in these playoffs alongside Connor McDavid. These guys together are just flat-out unfair to the rest of the league. They’ll need to both be at their absolute best against the Dallas Stars to get redemption for last season’s WCF loss.
3. Mikko Rantanen, Dallas Stars
Age: 28

Position: RW

Playoff Stats: 13GP, 9G, 10A, 19P +/- +1

Since Mikko Rantanen joined the Dallas Stars, specifically in the playoffs, he’s been worth every penny. Rantanen has been lethal, particularly in the second round against his former club, where he had hat tricks in back-to-back games.
4. Aleksander Barkov, Florida Panthers
Age: 29

Position: C

Playoff Stats: 12GP, 3G, 7A, 10P +/- +4

Aleksander Barkov is arguably the most important player on this Florida Panthers team. He does it on both sides of the ice, whether excellent defense or offense. Barkov is a proven gamer and a winner.
5. Sebastian Aho, Carolina Hurricanes
Age: 27

Position: C

Playoff Stats: 10GP, 3G, 7A, 10P +/- +4

Sebastian Aho is an elite forward who is an X-Factor for the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s been good so far, but the Hurricanes need him to be great this round against the Panthers.
6. Matthew Tkachuk, Florida Panthers
Age: 27

Position: LW

Playoff Stats: 12GP, 3G, 6A, 9P +/- +1

Matthew Tkachuk is a superstar for the Florida Panthers. He possesses great goal-scoring ability, a strong physical presence, and a relentless motor that drives his team’s offense. If he can stay healthy, he can be the reason the Panthers ultimately advance.
7. Jaccob Slavin, Carolina Hurricanes
Age: 31

Position: D

Playoff Stats: 10GP, 2G, 2A, 4P +/- +7

Jaccob Slavin, the best shutdown defenseman in the league, isn’t known for his offense, but he’s shown this playoff run that he can do that, too. You know what you are getting out of Slavin every night, as he’s one of the most consistent blueliners in the NHL.
8. Evan Bouchard, Edmonton Oilers
Age: 25

Position: D

Playoff Stats: 11GP, 4G, 8A, 12P +/- +4

Evan Bouchard is a fantastic defenseman for the Edmonton Oilers. He is known for his heavy slap shot from the point and his play in the offensive zone. Alongside McDavid and Draisaitl, the Oilers have talent all around their lineup.
9. Andrei Svechnikov, Carolina Hurricanes
Age: 25

Position: RW

Playoff Stats: 10GP, 8G, 1A, 9P +/- +6

Andrei Svechnikov has ignited this Carolina team. He is having an incredible playoff run and gaining momentum through the early rounds. Svechnikov’s currently second in goals in the 2025 postseason with eight, behind only Mikko Rantanen.
10. Brad Marchand, Florida Panthers
Age: 37

Position: C

Playoff Stats: 12GP, 3G, 9A, 12P +/- +11

Brad Marchand has been exactly what the Panthers had hoped for when they traded for him at the NHL Trade Deadline. Currently tied for seventh in points in the playoffs, Marchand needs to continue that play against Carolina.
1. Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers
Age: 28

Position: Center

Playoff Stats: 11GP, 3G, 14A, 17P +/- +7

Connor McDavid is the best hockey player in the world, so he’s obviously alone atop the list of top NHLers still in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The question is, can McDavid help drag the Oilers back into the final?

Top 10 NHL Players in the 2025 Stanley Cup Conference Finals

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