"The NHL announced the three finalists on Friday for the Hart Memorial Trophy, awarded annually "to the player adjudged to be the most valuable to his team." Tampa Bay Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov, Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon, and Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid are up for the award."
"Kucherov finished second in the NHL in scoring, but led the league with a points-per-game average of 1.71. He also led the Lightning in goals, assists, and points. Kucherov is a finalist for a third straight season, and previously won the honor in 2018-19."
"MacKinnon is a five-time finalist who won the trophy in 2023-24. He led the NHL in goals this season and finished third in overall scoring. MacKinnon helped the Avalanche win the Presidents' Trophy for having the best record in the NHL."
"McDavid led the NHL in scoring, winning the Art Ross Trophy for the sixth time in his career. He is a Hart finalist for the seventh time, and is a three-time winner (2016-17, 2020-21, 2022-23). McDavid led the Oilers in goals, assists, and points."
The NHL named Nikita Kucherov, Nathan MacKinnon, and Connor McDavid as finalists for the Hart Memorial Trophy, awarded to the player judged most valuable to his team. Kucherov recorded 44 goals, 86 assists, and 130 points in 76 games, finishing second in league scoring while leading the NHL with a 1.71 points-per-game rate. He also led Tampa Bay in goals, assists, and points and is a finalist for a third straight season. MacKinnon totaled 53 goals, 74 assists, and 127 points in 80 games, led the league in goals, and helped Colorado win the Presidents’ Trophy. McDavid posted 48 goals, 90 assists, and 138 points in 82 games, led the NHL in scoring, and led Edmonton in goals, assists, and points.
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