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1. Claude Giroux, Philadelphia Flyers

Well, he outplayed the two best players in the world, so by my math that makes the pride of Hearst, Ontario, the best player in the playoffs. Leadership, clutch scoring, physical play, defensive awareness -- Giroux did it all in the Flyers' opening-round win over the rival Penguins. Try 14 points (six goals, eight assists) in six games. Wow! I told you northern Ontario was God's country.

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Related Topics: NHL, Stanley Cup Playoffs 2012