1. Nic-Aube Kubel
Man, what else is there to say about NAK? He’s been a ball of energy and skill and grit ever since joining the team and he’s establishing himself as a fantastic bottom six winger. We saw him throw his body around and create turnovers vs. Washington on Thursday, and he was doing more of the same in this one. Except tonight, the goals came along with the physicality. His deflection was a thing of beauty, and for his second goal a beautiful give-and-go with Sean Couturier.
Without Hart, this game might look a lot different.