Spoiler alert: Alexander Ovechkin is not among the 10 best power-play forwards in the NHL in 2015-16. At least not so far.
The Washington Capitals captain and sniper isn't even in the top 50 in power-play points this season with three goals and five points on the man advantage. Not your typical numbers for a guy who actually leads the league in shots on goal during the power play.
That shooting percentage will surely climb as the year goes on. But for now, there are plenty of others having great success on the power play at the moment.
The 10 best will follow in this slideshow, ranked based on their contributions in goals and assists, but also earning bonus points for things like winning faceoffs or playing out of position.
In the end, though, it's a thin line that separates these top-end players who excel at scoring goals and putting up points in any situation—but especially when the ice opens up in front of them while enjoying that man advantage.
All stats via NHL.com
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Ranking the 10 Best Power-Play Forwards in the NHL in 2015-16
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