from Ben Fisher of TSN,

Our question to you is: Of the relative favourites heading into the playoffs this year, who needs to have a strong playoffs and win the Stanley Cup the most? As always, it’s Your Call!

Alex Ovechkin - Washington Capitals

With just 30 goals and 51 assists to date, Ovechkin is having a bit of an off year for his standards. The 25-year-old sniper will finish the year with his lowest totals in goals and points in his six-year career. But at this stage in his career, post-season success is probably more important than regular season success….

Joe Thornton - San Jose Sharks

Thornton is another who some tap as a player who can’t get it done when it matters. In his 13-year career, he’s missed the playoffs just twice and has only advanced past the second round once….

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