Joe Pavelski, San Jose Sharks

Coming into the Stanley Cup Finals, Pavelski was possibly the favorite for the Conn Smythe trophy. He has been clutch throughout the playoffs, with a goal in each close out game this post season for the Sharks. He walked into the Stanley Cup Finals with a NHL leading 12 goals. The problem? He is still stuck on 12 goals. In Fact, the star has not registered a point so far in the finals, and we are approaching our fourth game. Pavelski needs to do something if he wants to win the Stanley Cup.

Martin Jones, San Jose Sharks

On the biggest stage, Jones game has only gotten bigger. In his last game, Jones was the top star in the Sharks only win so far in the series. He managed to save 40 out of 42 shots in 72 minutes of hockey. It will be hard for him to keep up this level of play for the remainder of the series, but Jones will have to keep on impressing in order for the Sharks to be competitive.

Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins

Crosby is the face of the franchise, and is ultimately going to get all the credit or blame for the Penguins victory of defeat. While that may seem unfair, it is true that the Penguins have been relying on Crosby’s production this series. They won both the games he got a point in, and loss the game Crosby was held scoreless. Crosby needs to stay productive in order to keep the Penguins offense firing on all cylinders.

Kris Letang, Pittsburgh Penguins

Perhaps the most important stat of the series so far is shots. The Penguins have not given up more than 24 shots in any game so far this series. They will need their defense to continue to play strong to keep San Jose’s offense at bay. Letang is the leader of the defense, and the one the Penguins need to be at his best. The Penguins seemingly have no reason to worry, as Letang has been extraordinary while logging 29 MPG.