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NHL: A look at the Hart Trophy candidates

Be Interactive

2022-05-31 12:35:56

The player most likely to win according to the experts at nhl.com is Auston Matthews, thanks to his 106 points.

Auston Matthews

The Toronto Leafs' Auston Matthews has mostly passed the 60-goal mark this season, aggressively leading his team into the playoffs.

Jonathan Huberdeau also had a breakout season, so much so that he nearly won the league scoring championship.

The Panthers were great throughout the 2021-22 season because Huberdeau scored 115 points, including 30 goals.

Connor MacDavid won the award for top scorer. He has been a high caliber spark plug again this season.

With 123 points, including 44 goals, he is a logical candidate for the title. He and Leon Draisaitl are a formidable duo.

Igor Shesterkin of the New York Rangers has been sensational this season. His .935 efficiency rating puts him in a good position.

He has helped the Rangers get ahead of their rebuilding schedule. Hopes are high in New York!

Johnny Gaudreau has been the leader of the Calgary Flames once again this season. The team is intimidating and a lot of that is because of him.

The NHL's third-leading scorer in 2021-22, Gaudreau totaled 115 points, including 40 goals.

Roman Josi of the Nashville Predators has had the season of his career in 2021-22. 96 points, and he's a defenseman!

Josi helped his team clinch a playoff spot when the story could have been much different if he hadn't been there.

Kirill Kaprizov was made to wait in training camp before finally signing a lucrative contract with the Minnesota Wild.

The dividends came quickly: 81 games played, 108 points, including 47 goals. He has simply dominated this year.

Cale Makar has established himself as one of the best defensemen in the National Hockey League over the past three years.

And with good reason: 86 points for a defenseman is unusual! The Colorado Avalanche have a gem on their hands.

Alex Ovechkin has racked up another 50 goals this season.

Then there's still Sidney Crosby, but is 84 points in 69 games enough to win the MVP award?

Leon Draisaitl closes out the nhl.com panel discussion. He still scored 110 points, including 55 goals!

Who would you pick?

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