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Logan Thompson finished fourth in the voting for the 2025 Vezina Trophy, awarded to the NHL's best goaltender, with Connor Hellebuyck winning the award for the second consecutive year. Hellebuyck's performance helped the Winnipeg Jets secure franchise records and the Presidents' Trophy, while Thompson had a strong first season with the Capitals, earning his first award votes.
Boston Bruins goalie Linus Ullmark acknowledges that he may be traded due to the team's salary cap situation and his success with fellow goalie Jeremy Swayman. Ullmark, a finalist for the Vezina Trophy, has submitted a list of 16 teams he won't accept a trade to and has yet to speak with GM Don Sweeney about his future with the team. Despite the uncertainty, Ullmark is focused on living in the moment and enjoying his success with the Bruins.
Despite leading the league in wins, save percentage, and goals against average, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman surprisingly picks against Bruins' Linus Ullmark for the Vezina Trophy, instead favoring Connor Hellebuyck for his recent performance in getting the Jets into the playoffs. Juuse Saros is also mentioned as a contender.
Igor Shesterkin recorded his second shutout of the season and his first since Nov. 1, with 33 saves in the Rangers’ 6-0 win over the Penguins. Shesterkin's victory was his 32nd win of the season and his fifth in a row. He has shown shades of his Vezina Trophy-winning performance from last season, stopping 146 of the 155 shots he has faced in the last five games. Shesterkin became just the second goaltender to reach the 30-win mark this season.