2022 Hart Trophy Finalists: Kucherov, MacKinnon, and McDavid in the Running for League MVP
The finalists for the League MVP award, the Hart Trophy, have been announced. Nikita Kucherov from the Tampa Bay Lightning, Nathan MacKinnon from the Colorado Avalanche, and Connor McDavid from the Edmonton Oilers are in the running for the prestigious award. The winner will be revealed during the pregame coverage of Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes on ESPN and Sportsnet.
Kucherov had an outstanding season with 130 points in 76 games, finishing second in the NHL. He led the League in points per game and had an impressive plus-43 rating. Kucherov's contributions were vital in helping the Lightning secure a second-place finish in the Atlantic Division.
MacKinnon, a previous Hart Trophy winner, led the NHL in goals this season with 53 and was third in points with 127. His exceptional performance on the ice helped the Avalanche clinch the Presidents' Trophy for the best record in the NHL.
McDavid, a three-time Hart Trophy winner, led the League in points with 138 and won the Art Ross Trophy for the sixth time. His consistent point production and leadership on the ice were instrumental in the Oilers' success this season.
The winner of the Hart Trophy will be announced soon, and all three finalists have demonstrated exceptional skill and value to their respective teams throughout the season. It will be exciting to see who will be crowned the League MVP for this season.