Fantasy pool rankings for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

NHL.com ranks the most valuable players for fantasy hockey pools counting the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. For more fantasy coverage, visit NHL.com/Fantasy.

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NOTES: Basic playoff pools have the following scoring system: goals and assists count for skaters with a potential bonus for a hat trick, and wins count for goalies with a potential bonus for a shutout. Value has been quantified based on factors including but not limited to past production in the regular season and playoffs, line combinations, defense pairs, power-play usage, team goalie situation, injury history or concern, contract status, age and likelihood of a deep playoff run. These rankings are a collaborative effort by Pete Jensen, Chris Meaney and Troy Perlowitz.

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SKATER RANKINGS

1. Mitch Marner, F, VGK
2. Jack Eichel, F, VGK
3. Mark Stone, F, VGK
4. Logan Stankoven, F, CAR
5. Taylor Hall, F, CAR
6. Jackson Blake, F, CAR
7. Pavel Dorofeyev, F, VGK
8. Shea Theodore, D, VGK
9. Shayne Gostisbehere, D, CAR 
10. William Karlsson, F, VGK
11. Brett Howden, F, VGK
12. Seth Jarvis, F, CAR
13. Sebastian Aho, F, CAR
14. Andrei Svechnikov, F, CAR
15. Nikolaj Ehlers, F, CAR
16. Tomas Hertl, F, VGK
17. Ivan Barbashev, F, VGK
18. Noah Hanifin, D, VGK
19. Rasmus Andersson, D, VGK
20. K'Andre Miller, D, CAR
21. Jordan Staal, F, CAR
22. Alexander Nikishin, D, CAR (rookie)
23. Colton Sissons, F, VGK
24. Eric Robinson, F, CAR
25. Jordan Martinook, F, CAR

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