Forty-nine players have appeared in a playoff game for the Washington Capitals or the Vegas Golden Knights en route to the Stanley Cup Final. Some of them have contributed mightily. Some of them have had their moments. One of them is from Australia.
Here's a ranking of every player who has seen action for the NHL's final two teams (and one who may make an appearance in the Final).
We weighed regular-season and postseason accomplishments in devising these rankings, both in terms of stats and other areas of impact on their teams.
After a 49-goal season, Ovechkin has been the most impactful forward in the playoffs, with 12 goals and 10 assists, having had a hand in game-winning moments in each round.