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Shesterkin and Kucherov have been named among the top 10 players in the NHL, according to a ranking released by NHL Network

Igor Shesterkin and Nikita Kucherov have been named among the top 10 players in the NHL, according to a ranking released by NHL Network.

The list features two Russian players: Shesterkin, the goaltender for the New York Rangers, and Kucherov, the forward for the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Here’s the full top 10:

1. Connor McDavid (Edmonton Oilers)  

2. Nathan MacKinnon (Colorado Avalanche)  

3. Auston Matthews (Toronto Maple Leafs)  

4. Cale Makar (Colorado Avalanche)  

5. Leon Draisaitl (Edmonton Oilers)  

6. Igor Shesterkin (New York Rangers)  

7. Nikita Kucherov (Tampa Bay Lightning)  

8. Aleksander Barkov (Florida Panthers)  

9. Matthew Tkachuk (Florida Panthers)  

10. Quinn Hughes (Vancouver Canucks)

This recognition highlights both Shesterkin and Kucherov as key players in the league, solidifying their status among the NHL's elite.