The stretch drive for the 2015-16 season has begun after the All-Star break, and plenty of big names are looking unstoppable at the moment, with Sidney Crosby, John Tavares and Erik Karlsson among those firing at all cylinders right now.
But not all of the players who are currently making waves have been doing so all season. A number of these guys are rebounding from slow starts to their campaigns and slowly gaining ground on the more consistent performances by those around them on the list of scoring leaders.
Some of these guys have been inspired by new linemates, earned fresh starts with new teams or overcome adversity or distraction to bounce back and play up to the levels they are capable of.
Whatever the reason may be, they're red-hot and looking to carry that play forward the rest of the way as the playoffs approach.
Click ahead to see what NHL players are currently on fire after slow starts to their season. And if any other names stand out to you, debate their worthiness in the comments.
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Red-Hot NHL Players Who Have Overcome Slow Starts to This Season
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