Overview
- The league named Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon and Nikita Kucherov as Hart Trophy finalists Friday, the MVP honor for the player most valuable to his team.
- A day earlier, the Norris shortlist featured Rasmus Dahlin, Cale Makar and Zach Werenski for top all-around defenseman, with Makar earning a sixth straight finalist nod.
- Wednesday’s Selke finalists were Anthony Cirelli, Brock Nelson and Nick Suzuki for the award honoring the forward who excels most on defense.
- Edmonton’s Evan Bouchard, who led defensemen with 95 points, was left off the Norris list, prompting coverage that questioned how voters balance offense, defense and team results.
- Members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association cast ballots at the end of the regular season, and the NHL will announce the winners on June 25 in Las Vegas.