2. Vincent Trocheck
Trocheck has been a man on a mission this postseason. Through 10 games the center has 14 points, six goals and eight assists. He has been one of the most efficient offensive weapons for the Rangers and has not been afraid to rifle the pick (30 shots on goal). Trocheck has also tallied six multi-point games, the most recent one coming in the series-clinching game against the Canes.
What has been the most impressive thing about his performance to me is his production on the power play. The Blueshirts rank third in the playoffs on the man advantage converting at a 31.4% rate and Trocheck has been a huge reason, racking up four goals and four assists. His most important power play goal came in double overtime in Game 2 against Carolina.
It is amazing to see the progression in Trocheck’s playoff performance from just a season ago. Last year he netted one goal and had zero assists in seven games but he has completely flipped the switch this year and has become a guy the team can rely on.