*Note: Stats courtesy of ESPN Fantasy Hockey

Last week, we ranked the Top 10 Fantasy Playoff Busts of the postseason. Therefore, it's only fitting we take a more positive spin on things and rank the best players we've seen in these playoffs. Let's take a look at the Top 10 Fantasy Playoff Performers of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. (Goaltenders were not included in this ranking.) (Written prior to MTL-CAR GM 5, which will reflect in the stats)

Honorable Mentions: Brett Howden (Vegas Golden Knights), Taylor Hall (Carolina Hurricanes), Tage Thompson (Buffalo Sabres), Nick Suzuki ( Montreal Canadiens), Logan Stankoven (Carolina Hurricanes)

10. Alex Newhook, LW, Montreal Canadiens (18GP 7G 3A 10PTS +/- 5)

Newhook's point totals aren't up to the level of some of the others on this list, but he has been clutch this postseason for Montreal. "Mr. Game 7", as he’s been dubbed, has the series-winning goal in both rounds for Montreal, with the latter coming in overtime. Newhook's offense has taken on a new level these playoffs, and makes the picks used to acquire him worth the price.

9. Kirill Kaprizov, RW, Minnesota Wild (11GP 4G 11A 15PTS +/- 10)

Kirill Kaprizov is one of the biggest pure talents in the world. His elite skill allows him to create space even in the playoffs, where it's limited. Even though he played in only eleven games, he remains one of the postseason’s top point-getters.

8. Pavel Dorofeyev, LW, Vegas Golden Knights (16GP 10G 4A 14PTS +/- 5)

Pavel Dorofeyev is leading the 2026 playoffs in goals with a whopping ten in just sixteen games. This new level of clutch goal-scoring he has unlocked has been a major reason for the Knights success as they've lacked a true elite sniper since Jonathan Marchessault left the team. Dorofeyev is the first name of many Golden Knights to crack this ranking.

7. Lane Hutson, D, Montreal Canadiens (18GP 3G 12A 15PTS +/- -2)

Despite his small stature, Montreal Canadiens Lane Hutson still finds ways to produce even in the tight-checking postseason. At only 22-years-old and in his second postseason, Hutson is nearly a point per game despite the team’s offense drying up in round three. His compete level makes him capable of handling big minutes in the postseason, and he will be the driving force behind Montreal's future playoff runs.

6. Rasmus Dahlin, D, Buffalo Sabres (13GP 4G 10A 14PTS +/- 4)

Dahlin had a major impact on the Sabres in his first playoffs. Highlighted by a five-point performance in game six versus Montreal and his late tying goal in game seven, Buffalo's captain was the team’s best player. He'll need to keep his emotions in check in the future and avoid costly penalties, however. Don't be surprised to see him and the Sabres carry this momentum into next season.

5. Quinn Hughes, D, Minnesota Wild (11GP 4G 11A 15PTS +/- 10)

The addition of Quinn Hughes solidified the Wild as legitimate Stanley Cup Contenders. While they got past the Dallas Stars, they fell victim to the Central Division and the Colorado Avalanche in round two. Hughes came everything as advertised and more for Minnesota in the playoffs. He logged major minutes and was the most impactful player on the ice at any given moment. A true game breaker for the Wild, who will be looking to ink him to a new deal this summer.

4. Jackson Blake, RW, Carolina Hurricanes (12GP 4G 9A 13PTS +/-5)

Carolina has lacked production from their big guns during this playoff run; however, the team’s second line has stepped up in a big way. Along with Taylor Hall and Logan Stankoven, Jackson Blake is the driving force of the Hurricanes offence, and at only 22 years old, he has been the team’s MVP in these playoffs.

3. Nathan Mackinnon, C, Colorado Avalanche (13GP 7G 8A 15PTS +/- 5)

Nathan Mackinnon won't be pleased with the outcome of the 2026 playoffs for his club, as they were swept in the Western Conference Finals by the Golden Knights. However, he performed well individually. Cale Makar's injury really put a damper on the team’s cup aspirations, and under different circumstances, Mackinnon could have been hoisting the Conn Smythe and Stanley Cup this postseason.

2. Jack Eichel, C, Vegas Golden Knights (16GP 2G 16A 18PTS +/- 7)

When Vegas won the cup back in the 2023 season, Jack Eichel was a massive reason for that success, recording 26 points in 22 contests. However, he fell just shy of a Conn Smythe bid. This year, he's having an equally impressive playoff run, but history might repeat itself as one of his teammates has the upper hand in MVP voting.

1. Mitch Marner, RW, Vegas Golden Knights(16GP 7G 14A 21PTS +/- 12)

For a guy who was deemed a playoff choker during his time in Toronto, Mitch Marner looks pretty good in gold. He currently leads the Stanley Cup Playoffs in points and is the clear frontrunner for the Conn Smythe Trophy. Marner winning the MVP award would be every Leafs fan’s worst nightmare, but it's becoming far more likely.

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