Having the chance to win the most coveted prize in hockey is huge; now imagine having that happen during your first year in the league. Only a few months ago, these players were at the top of the boards in the AHL and now they are playing alongside-- or against-- elite players they once idolized. Here are the rookies to watch in the Stanley Cup Final: Jake GuentzelGP: 19 G: 9 A: 7 P: 16 *Guentzel leads the league in goals and rookies in all scoring categories. Pontus AbergGP: 10 G: 1 A: 3 P: 4 *Aberg's first goal of the postseason was the game-winning goal vs. Anaheim in Game 5, the turning point for Nashville. Frederick GaudreauGP: 2 G: 0 A: 0 P: 0 *Gaudreau's face off percentage in the playoffs is 56.5%. Note: Stats are from before Game 1 of the Final.
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