Several NHL rookies, such as Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson (pictured above), have made a positive impact on their teams during the regular season. A lucky handful face a bigger test in the upcoming 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs.
Some on this list are on teams that have already clinched playoff berths, while a couple are on clubs still battling for postseason spots. All of them are important contributors to their respective franchises.
Here's a look at the NHL rookies most likely to make an impact in the 2016 playoffs. Performance, roster role and even prior experience factored into this compilation.