Edition The Athletic published a list He is one of ten players in the National Hockey League (NHL) nominated for the Hart Trophy, awarded to the league’s most valuable player.
The top three included Edmonton forward Connor McDavid. In second place is Johnny Gaudreau from Calgary. The first name was Toronto forward Auston Matthews, according to The Athletic.
It is worth noting that at the same time two Russians were among the top 10 contenders for the prize. I’m Kiril Kaprizov from Minnesota and New York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin. Alexander Ovechkin was not in the top 10.
The 36-year-old Russian striker has 79 points this season. According to this indicator, he is in 15th place in the league. Leading the goal+pass system among all NHL players of the current season is Edmonton’s Connor McDavid. He scored 106 points (40+66).
Ovechkin, who scored a total of 772 goals, remains the third highest scorer in league history. Howe’s record is 801 goals, while Wayne Gretzky’s is 894 goals.
McDavid’s Closed the gap in Ovechkin To a puck in the NHL sniper race.