NHL: A look at the Hart Trophy candidates

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NHL: A look at the Hart Trophy candidates
The player most likely to win according to the experts at nhl.com is Auston Matthews, thanks to his 106 points.

  Auston Matthews

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

  Jonathan Huberdeau

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

  Jonathan Huberdeau

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

  Connor MacDavid

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

  Connor MacDavid

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

  Igor Shesterkin

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

  Igor Shesterkin

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

  Johnny Gaudreau

Johnny Gaudreau
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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.

  Johnny Gaudreau

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

  Roman Josi

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

  Roman Josi

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

  Kirill Kaprizov

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

  Kirill Kaprizov

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

  Cale Makar

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

  Cale Makar

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

  Alex Ovechkin

Alex Ovechkin
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Alex Ovechkin has racked up another 50 goals this season.

  Sidney Crosby

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

  Leon Draisaitl

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

  Connor MacDavid

Connor MacDavid
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Who would you pick?

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