Montour, who quarterbacked the Florida Panthers' power play during their last two Stanley Cup runs, contributed 17 power play points, helping the Panthers achieve a 23.51% success rate on the man advantage. Stephenson recorded 13 power play points and played a critical role in the Vegas Golden Knights' top unit during their first-round matchup against the Dallas Stars.
The first unit will likely operate as an equal opportunity unit with McCann as the primary one-time threat. Beniers and Stephenson can both work the opposite flank and the bumper position, while Eberle provides a passing outlet in front of the net and the slot. Montour is a threat to shoot from the point with a heavy slapshot or a soft wrist shot that he can sift through traffic.
The second unit will undergo considerable experimentation. All four forwards have played the half-wall in their careers, but only two can do so at a time. Burakovsky will likely be the net-front presence, while Wright, who has a lethal shot from either wing, can play the bumper as he has in the past with Team Canada. Tolvanen and Bjorkstrand will play the half-wall, with Tolvanen taking most of the shots. Wright and Bjorkstrand can easily swap positions if needed.
