NHL Awards

The NHL Awards are the league’s individual trophies, revealed in staged announcements through the playoffs rather than at a single gala. Nikita Kucherov won the 2026 Hart Trophy as most valuable player, his second, and Connor McDavid took the Art Ross with 138 points. Jordan Staal was given the Conn Smythe as playoff MVP at the age of 37, the oldest winner in the trophy’s history.

Hart, most valuable player	Nikita Kucherov, Tampa Bay
Art Ross, scoring	Connor McDavid, 138 points
Rocket Richard, goals	Nathan MacKinnon, 53
Norris, defence	Zach Werenski, Columbus
Vezina, goaltending	Andrei Vasilevskiy, Tampa Bay
Calder, rookie	Matthew Schaefer, NY Islanders
Selke and Jack Adams	Nick Suzuki; Jon Cooper
Conn Smythe	Jordan Staal, Carolina

Nathan MacKinnon received a 5th-place in the Hart Trophy voting

This left fans furious

NHL analyst Paul Bissonnette and NHL player Connor Bedard

Paul Bissonnette slammed for his words about Connor Bedard

Fans think he crossed the line

Fans left absolutely furious after Connor McDavid wins his third Hart Trophy, demand NHL take action

Hockey world fuming after voting's announced

Connor McDavid couldn’t resist the urge in Ted Lindsay acceptance speech, hilariously roasts the Calgary Flames

He couldn't resist it

Former NHLer Phil Esposito and Ron MacLean

Ron MacLean once made Phil Esposito slam his phone in anger

The NHL Awards is always one of the highlights of the year. It’s where the best players in the world get rewarded for all their efforts over the past season. And it’s always awesome to ...