In the top 20 were two representatives of Russia - Pittsburgh Penguins forward Yevgeny Malkin, located on the eighth line, as well as his colleague Evgeny Kuznetsov from the Washington Capitals, who took 20th place.

Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers forward, topped the rating.

Colorado Avalanche's Nathan McKinnon was selected second.

Another Oilers center, Leon Dreiseitl, came third.

Earlier it was reported that the NHL said they could change the start date of the new season.