In every NHL season, there's several players who exceed expectations. The current campaign is no different. San Jose Sharks right wing Joel Ward (pictured above) and Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Michal Neuvirth are among the handful of overachievers thus far.
The players on this list have gone beyond the roles expected of them. Prior to 2015-16, Ward was regarded mainly as an energetic depth winger, while Neuvirth wasn't expected to see much action as a backup goalie. This season, however, they've taken their play to unanticipated levels.
Here's a look at this season's biggest overachievers, comparing their current performance with their career numbers. Rookies were not listed as they don't have a full NHL season to be compared to. As always, feel free to voice your opinion in the comments section below.
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