1. Marian Hossa, Pittsburgh:
The Penguins winger put his former team on the brink of elimination with a pair of assists and his first postseason goal since he played for the Sens in 2003-04.
2. Daniel Alfredsson, Ottawa:
Alfredsson returned to the lineup at far less than 100 percent but displayed the type of character that best defines the NHL playoffs. Too bad his teammates don't follow his lead.
3. Ryan Suter, Nashville:
The young defenseman had his second-period point blast deflected by Alexander Radulov for the Predators' first goal, then tied the game at three late in the third with another cannon from the blue line.
