Connor McDavid showcased his dominance throughout the NHL season.
The captain of the Edmonton Oilers continued his impressive performance at the league’s awards ceremony on Monday.
McDavid secured his third Hart Trophy as the NHL MVP, following his exceptional 153-point campaign. His point total is the highest in the NHL since Mario Lemieux’s 161 points in 1995-96.
The 26-year-old started the evening by winning his fourth Ted Lindsay Award, which recognizes him as the league’s most outstanding player as voted by fellow players.
In addition, McDavid clinched his fifth Art Ross Trophy as the NHL’s leading scorer, finishing 25 points ahead of his teammate Leon Draisaitl. He also earned his first Maurice (Rocket) Richard Trophy with a league-best 64-goal season.
McDavid, who also led the NHL in assists with 89, previously won the Hart in 2017 and 2021, and the Ted Lindsay in 2017, 2018, and 2021. The Hart is voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers Association, while the Ted Lindsay is chosen by members of the NHL Players’ Association.
Erik Karlsson, the defenseman for the San Jose Sharks, secured his third Norris Trophy, marking his first win in this category since 2015. Boston Bruins goaltender Linus Ullmark received the Vezina Trophy for the first time, recognizing him as the best netminder in the league.
Boston Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron claimed his sixth Selke Trophy, his second consecutive win as the best defensive forward. Matty Beniers, the first-ever draft pick for the Seattle Kraken, earned the Calder Trophy as the rookie of the year.
Anze Kopitar, the captain of the Los Angeles Kings, received the Lady Byng Trophy for the second time, recognizing his sportsmanship, gentlemanly conduct, and ability. Jim Montgomery, the head coach of the Boston Bruins, received the Jack Adams Award for leading the team to the best regular season in NHL history, despite their early exit in the playoffs.
Mikael Backlund, a forward for the Calgary Flames, won the King Clancy Trophy for exemplifying leadership qualities and making a positive impact in the community. Kris Letang, a defenseman for the Pittsburgh Penguins, received the Masterton Trophy for his perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication, overcoming a stroke and the loss of his father within a short period during the season.
Steven Stamkos, the captain of the Tampa Bay Lightning, won the Mark Messier Leadership Award.
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