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Hart Trophy Finalists Revealed!
12 Jun
Summary
- Hart Trophy finalists are Kucherov, MacKinnon, and McDavid.
- Winner announced Thursday during Stanley Cup Final pregame coverage.
- Kucherov led NHL in points per game with 1.71.
The Professional Hockey Writers Association has revealed the three finalists for the prestigious Hart Trophy, awarded to the NHL's most valuable player. This year's contenders are Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning, Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche, and Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers.
The winner is set to be announced on Thursday, June 12, 2026, during ESPN and Sportsnet's pregame coverage for Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final. The highly anticipated announcement will precede a pivotal matchup in the best-of-7 series, which is currently tied 2-2.
Nikita Kucherov, a finalist for the third consecutive season, showcased exceptional performance with 130 points (44 goals, 86 assists) in 76 games. He led the league in points per game at 1.71 and achieved at least one point in 60 of those games, demonstrating remarkable consistency. Kucherov was also a finalist for the Ted Lindsay Award, though Connor McDavid was announced as its winner on Sunday.
