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CONNOR McDAVID A MULTIPLE WINNER AT 2017 NHL AWARDS

Oilers Captain Captures Hart Trophy, Ted Lindsay Award as NHL’s Best; Also Receives Art Ross Trophy as League’s Leading Scorer
Blue Jackets’ Bobrovsky, Tortorella Honored For Franchise-Record Season Bruins’ Bergeron Ties NHL Record With Fourth Selke Win
Maple Leafs’ Matthews Near-Unanimous Choice as Rookie of the Year

Center Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers, whose 100 points (30 goals, 70 assists) led all NHL players in his second NHL season, captured the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP and the Ted Lindsay Award as the League’s most outstanding player as voted by the NHLPA at the 2017 NHL Awards, held at T-Mobile Arena.

McDavid captured the Art Ross Trophy as the NHL’s scoring leader, sparking the Oilers (47-26-9) to a berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2005-06. The team’s 103 standings points were its most in 30 years. McDavid registered at least one point in 59 of his 82 appearances (72.0%), highlighted by a career-high, 14-game point streak to close the season (7-18—25) – the longest by any NHL player in 2016-17. He also posted a League-best 30 multi-point performances.

McDavid was named on each of the 167 Hart Trophy ballots in voting by members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association and received 147 first-place votes for 1,604 points. Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby, named on 166 ballots including 14 first-place tallies, collected 1,104 points and finished second in voting for the second consecutive year. Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky ranked third (469).

McDavid became the third player in NHL history to win Hart Trophy honors before his 21st birthday, joining Crosby and Wayne Gretzky.

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Two members of the Columbus Blue Jackets were honored following their club’s franchise-record season:

Sergei Bobrovsky captured his second Vezina Trophy as the NHL’s best goaltender. Bobrovsky led the NHL with a 2.06 goals-against average and .931 save percentage and ranked in the top five in the League in wins (3rd; 41), shutouts (t-3rd; 7), saves (4th; 1,727) and starts (t-5th; 63). Bobrovsky established a career high and franchise record for victories in one season (41), shattering the mark set by Steve Mason in 2008-09 (33). He also posted career highs and franchise records with a 14-game win streak (Nov. 29 – Jan. 3) and 16-game point streak (15-0-1; Nov. 25 – Jan. 3).

John Tortorella also became a multiple winner, capturing his second Jack Adams Award as the League’s top coach. Under Tortorella the Blue Jackets (50-24-8, 108 points) set franchise records for wins, points, home wins (28) and road points (51). The club posted a 32-point gain over 2015-16, jumping from 29th to 2nd in team defense (3.02 to 2.35 GA/G). The Blue Jackets reeled off 16 straight victories from Nov. 29 – Jan 3, the second-longest single-season winning streak in NHL history behind the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 17-game run in 1992-93. Tortorella claimed his second career Jack Adams Award, having previously won with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2003-04. He becomes the first multiple winner of the trophy since Pat Burns won for the third time in 1997-98.

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Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron won the Frank J. Selke Trophy for a record-tying fourth time in recognition of the NHL’s top defensive forward. Bergeron was the NHL’s busiest player in the face-off circle for the third consecutive season, leading the League with 1,812 draws and 1,089 wins. His face-off win percentage of 60.1% ranked third in the NHL. Bergeron’s fourth career Selke win ties the all-time mark set by Montreal Canadiens forward Bob Gainey, who took home the prize in each of the first four years it was presented from 1978 through 1981.

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the League’s top rookie. Matthews was a near-unanimous selection, receiving 164 of 167 first-place votes and three second-place tallies. The top pick in the 2016 NHL Draft, Matthews paced rookies with 40 goals and 69 points while appearing in all 82 games. His 40 goals also shared second place in the entire League, highlighted by a historic debut in which he became the first player in the NHL’s modern era (since 1943-44) to score four times in his first game.

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Brent Burns of the San Jose Sharks won his first James Norris Memorial Trophy as the League’s best defenseman. Burns set franchise records for goals and points by a defenseman for the second consecutive season, posting 29-47—76 to top all NHL blueliners in scoring. He became the first defenseman to record back-to-back 75-point seasons since Brian Leetch achieved the feat with the New York Rangers in 1995-96 and 1996-97.

Calgary Flames left wing Johnny Gaudreau captured the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy for sportsmanship and skill. Gaudreau (18-43—61 in 72 GP) reached the 40- assist and 60-point milestones for the third time in as many NHL seasons to propel the Flames to their second playoff berth in three years. He registered a career-low two minor penalties and four penalty minutes, tied for the fewest among skaters who appeared in at least 41 games. The 23-year-old Salem, N.J., native is the second Calgary player to win the Lady Byng Trophy in the past three seasons, following Jiri Hudler in 2014-15.

David Poile of the Nashville Predators won the NHL General Manager of the Year Award. Poile’s work helped the Predators earn a postseason berth for the 10th time in 13 seasons and advance to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time. Nashville’s leading scorer Viktor Arvidsson, selected 112th overall in 2014, became the latest key player drafted and developed under Poile, joining a list that includes goaltender Pekka Rinne and defensemen Roman Josi, Mattias Ekholm and Ryan Ellis. Poile captured the award for the first time in his fourth year as a finalist.

Ottawa Senators goaltender Craig Anderson received the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey. Anderson recorded a successful season for the Senators while supporting his wife, Nicholle, in her fight against a rare form of throat cancer. After leaving the Senators in October to be with Nicholle, Anderson returned to the club at her urging when the Senators lost goaltender Andrew Hammond to a groin injury. He left the team in early December to be at Nicholle’s side while she underwent treatment and came back after the All-Star break. Anderson backstopped the Senators to a Stanley Cup Playoff berth by winning 25 of his 40 starts.

Ten days after his club became the first team since 1998 to repeat as Stanley Cup champion, Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby accepted the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy as the League’s goal-scoring leader during the regular season. Crosby scored a League-high 44 goals in 75 games to capture his second career Richard Trophy, adding to the one he shared with Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos in 2009-10.

Braden Holtby of the Washington Capitals received the William M. Jennings Trophy as the goaltender on the club that allowed the fewest goals during the regular season. Holtby saw the most action on a Capitals team that allowed a League-low 182 goals, 13 fewer than the Columbus Blue Jackets. He claimed his first career William M. Jennings Trophy as well as the second in franchise history, following the tandem of Al Jensen and Pat Riggin in 1983-84.

Voting for these awards was conducted at the conclusion of the regular season. The Professional Hockey Writers Association (PHWA) cast ballots for the Hart, Norris, Selke, Lady Byng, Calder and Masterton Trophies. NHL General Managers voted on the Vezina Trophy. The NHL Broadcasters’ Association (NHLBA) submitted votes for the Jack Adams Award. Voting for the NHL General Manager of the Year Award was conducted among the 30 Club General Managers and a panel of NHL executives, print and broadcast media. Results were tabulated by Ernst & Young with the exception of the Masterton Trophy (PHWA).

* Information provided via NHL Press Release