Who is currently leading the Norris Trophy race?

Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche is the current heavy favorite for the Norris Trophy.

Which defenseman leads the NHL in goals this season?

Jakob Chychrun of the Washington Capitals leads all NHL defensemen with 12 goals as of December 16th.

Has Miro Heiskanen set any records this season?

Yes, Miro Heiskanen set a new season record for single-game ice time, logging 32:47.

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Norris Trophy Race Heats Up: Makar Leads Defenseman Elite

17 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Cale Makar is the heavy favorite for the Norris Trophy.
Jakob Chychrun leads all defensemen with 12 goals this season.
Miro Heiskanen set a season record for ice time at 32:47.

Norris Trophy Race Heats Up: Makar Leads Defenseman Elite

The race for the Norris Trophy, awarded to the NHL's top defenseman, is heating up, with Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche emerging as the heavy favorite. Makar is excelling this season, leading defensemen in goals with 10, assists with 28, total points with 38, and a remarkable plus-30 rating. He is on pace to challenge for a century point season, a milestone last achieved by Erik Karlsson in 2022-23.

Several other defensemen are making strong cases for the award. Miro Heiskanen of the Dallas Stars, a consistently strong performer, is fourth among defensemen in scoring with 29 points and leads the league in average ice time. He recently set a new season-high in ice time, playing over 32 minutes in a single game. Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun currently leads all NHL defensemen with 12 goals, demonstrating his offensive prowess.