Connor McDavid , 7. Ripped a Grade A one-timer slotter early off a Drai pass, then almost scored off a Drai pass on the PK. He snapped in RNH’s pass on the PP over Ullmark’s shoulder, top shelf where Grandma keeps the cookies. Showed his grit with a hard forecheck, kicking off the Virtuous Cycle on Howard’s goal. Passed up an open slot shot in OT. Grade A shots plus-minus: Even Strength (EV): +2, -0; Special Teams (ST): +2, -0 Leon Draisaitl, 6. He made a poor judgement and got caught up-ice on an early Ottawa 2-on-1. Pounced on a Bouchard stretch to rip a Grade A on the PK early in the second. He set up Howard’s goal with a smart back pass. Turned the puck over in OT on the PP. GrA +/: EV +2, -2; ST +2, -0 Vasily Podkolzin, 4. Promoted to the top line, but likely had his weakest

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