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Nathan MacKinnon remains the leading candidate for the NHL MVP Hart Trophy, though the gap has narrowed with Connor McDavid and Macklin Celebrini closing in. MacKinnon's exceptional play has significantly contributed to the Colorado Avalanche's top standing in the league, with him leading in goals, points, and even-strength metrics. The race is tight with less than half the season remaining, but MacKinnon still holds a slight edge.
Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche is the favorite to win the Hart Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player, having scored 51 goals and 89 assists in the regular season. His exceptional performance has set a new record for the Avalanche/Quebec Nordiques franchise and has positioned him as a leader both on and off the ice. MacKinnon's achievements have elevated the expectations for his future performance, making him a standout candidate for the MVP award.
Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning is making a strong case for the Hart Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player this season, leading the league in points and playing a crucial role in his team's success despite challenges. While other players like Nathan MacKinnon, Auston Matthews, and Connor McDavid also have compelling cases, Kucherov's exceptional performance and impact on the Lightning's playoff position make him the most deserving candidate for the award.
Auston Matthews has signed a four-year, $53 million contract extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs, with an average annual value of $13.25 million. The deal begins next season and runs through the 2027-28 season. Matthews, who won the Hart Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player in the 2021-22 season, had 85 points in 74 games last season and has been a key player for the Maple Leafs throughout his career.
Connor McDavid won the Hart Trophy for league MVP at the NHL Awards, but one voter inexplicably gave him a fifth-place vote. McDavid had a career-high 153 points and led the league with 64 goals. The lone dissenter gave David Pastrnak their first-place vote, despite McDavid being the clear favorite. McDavid also won the Ted Lindsay Award, the Art Ross Trophy, and the Rocket Richard Trophy for his outstanding season with the Edmonton Oilers.
Connor McDavid received the Hart Trophy for league MVP at the NHL Awards, but one voter, Seth Rorabaugh of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, controversially gave him a fifth-place vote. McDavid had a sensational season, scoring a career-high 153 points and leading the league with 64 goals. Rorabaugh instead gave his first-place vote to David Pastrnak of the Boston Bruins. This is not the first time Rorabaugh has made unconventional voting choices. Despite the controversy, McDavid also won the Ted Lindsay Award, the Art Ross Trophy, and the Rocket Richard Trophy.
Connor McDavid, the star player of the Edmonton Oilers, narrowly missed out on a unanimous victory for the Hart Trophy, awarded to the NHL's most valuable player, due to one controversial vote that placed him fifth. The vote, which coincided with a first-place vote for David Pastrnak, sparked outrage and accusations of undermining the integrity of the voting process. Despite the controversy, McDavid's exceptional season, with 153 points in 82 games, showcased his dominance and value to the game.
Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers won the Hart Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player and the Ted Lindsay Award as the NHL Players' Association's most outstanding player for the third time in his career. McDavid also won the Rocket Richard Trophy for scoring the most goals in the league and the Art Ross Trophy for leading the league in points. Boston Bruins' Jim Montgomery won the Jack Adams Award for coach of the year, while Linus Ullmark of the Bruins won the Vezina Trophy as the league's best goaltender. Erik Karlsson of the San Jose Sharks won the Norris Trophy as the NHL's top defenseman for the third time in his career.
Connor McDavid, captain of the Edmonton Oilers, is expected to win the Hart Trophy and the Ted Lindsay Award at the 2023 NHL Awards, but he says individual achievements are not what motivates him. Despite his continued success, the Oilers were eliminated in the postseason for the second consecutive year. McDavid had 20 points in the 12 playoff games, but it still wasn't enough. He says he is starting to understand the process of losing that usually comes before a team breaks through and wins.