Defenseman: Erik Karlsson, Ottawa Senators
He didn't play in the Final, but his 18 points (two goals, 16 assists) led all defensemen in the playoffs. Karlsson averaged 28:07 of ice time in 19 games and is one of two defensemen to score more than one game-winning goal.
Forward: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins
Crosby averaged 1.13 points per game during the playoffs, second among players with more than 10 games to Leon Draisaitl of the Edmonton Oilers (1.23). Crosby delivered every time his team needed him most. In Game 5 of the Final, he set the tone with a dominating shift to start the game and had three assists in a 6-0 victory that was the beginning of the end for the Predators. He had 27 points (eight goals, 19 assists) in 24 games.
Forward: Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh Penguins
He led all scorers in the postseason with 28 points (10 goals, 18 assists) in 25 games. Malkin was a threat in almost every game and never went more than two games without a point. He was especially dangerous when the Penguins were up a man; his 11 power-play points tied teammate Phil Kessel for the playoff lead.