Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid is the league’s MVP for the third time after a dominant NHL season.
He was announced as the winner of the Hart Trophy (writers vote) and Ted Lindsay Award (players vote) on Monday night, where he had finished with the first 150-point season since Mario Lemieux had 161 points in the 1995-96 season.
He was also the first player to lead the league in goals (64), assists (89), and points (153) since Lemieux.
Vezina Trophy (goaltender)
Boston Bruins Goaltender Linus Ullmark
He was tied for the league lead with 40 wins and led in goals-against average (1.89) and save percentage (.938). He also scored a goal.
Norris Trophy (Best Defensemen)
Erik Karlsson, San Jose Sharks
He led all defensemen in goals (25), assists (76), and points (101). He was the first defenseman to top 100 points since Brian Leetch in 1991-92 with the New York Rangers.
Jack Adams Award (Best Coach)
Jim Montgomery, Boston Bruins
He helped the Bruins set the NHL record for wins and points in a season in his first year with the team.
Selke Trophy (Defensive forward)
Patrice Bergeron, Boston Bruins
He wins the award for a record 6th time. He led the NHL in faceoff wins (1,043) and posted the top winning percentage (61.1%) among centers who took at least 1,000 draws.
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