Kucherov, 31, led the NHL in scoring for the second consecutive season with 121 points (37 goals, 84 assists). He won the Hart Trophy in 2018-19 and is a three-time finalist.

Connor Hellebuyck, Leon Draisaitl and Nikita Kucherov battle for MVP after historic seasons (Image Source: Getty Images) There were three contestants for the MVP trophy for this season.

Nikita Kucherov ... Shutting down Kucherov is no small feat. He has more scoring titles than Sidney Crosby or Alex Ovechkin. He snatched three Art Ross trophies in the heart of Connor McDavid ...

The NHL named Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl, Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck and Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov as finalists for the 2024-25 Hart Memorial Trophy on ...

Draisaitl and Kucherov are in the running to win the Hart for the second time in their careers, while Hellebuyck is a first-time finalist after finishing top 10 in voting in 2019-20 and 2023-24 ...