NHL Awards 2025-26 Finalist: Hart, Vezina, Norris & more nominee, Full Winners List.
With the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs in full swing, the NHL is rolling out the finalists for its major individual awards. Announcements began on Tuesday, April 28 and will continue through early May. Winners are expected to be revealed in June after the playoffs conclude.
Here is the current list of finalists as they are officially announced:
Ted Lindsay Award
Finalists:
Macklin Celebrini, C, San Jose Sharks
Here is the current list of finalists as they are officially announced:
Ted Lindsay Award
Finalists:
Macklin Celebrini, C, San Jose Sharks
Nikita Kucherov, RW, Tampa Bay Lightning
Connor McDavid, C, Edmonton Oilers
The Ted Lindsay Award, voted on by members of the NHL Players’ Association, recognizes the league’s most outstanding player. Nikita Kucherov won the award in 2025. This year’s finalists feature a compelling mix of a veteran superstar (McDavid), the reigning winner (Kucherov), and breakout sophomore Macklin Celebrini.
Vezina Trophy
Finalists: TBD
The Vezina Trophy finalists (top goaltender) will be announced on Wednesday, April 29. Connor Hellebuyck of the Winnipeg Jets won the award in 2025.
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
Finalists: TBD
Finalists for the Lady Byng (sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with high-level play) will be revealed on Thursday, April 30. Anze Kopitar took home the honor in 2025 in his final NHL season.
Jack Adams Award
Finalists: TBD
The Jack Adams Award (outstanding coach) finalists will be announced on Friday, May 1. Spencer Carbery of the Washington Capitals won last season.
Bill Masterson Memorial Trophy
Finalists: TBD
Finalists will be named on Monday, May 4. The award recognizes perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey. Sean Monahan of the Columbus Blue Jackets won in 2025.
Calder Memorial Trophy
Finalists: TBD
The Calder Trophy finalists (best rookie) will be announced on Tuesday, May 5. Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson won the award last season.
Frank J. Selke Trophy
Finalists: TBD
Selke Trophy finalists (best defensive forward) will be revealed on Wednesday, May 6. Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov won his second consecutive Selke in 2025.
James Norris Memorial Trophy
Vezina Trophy
Finalists: TBD
The Vezina Trophy finalists (top goaltender) will be announced on Wednesday, April 29. Connor Hellebuyck of the Winnipeg Jets won the award in 2025.
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
Finalists: TBD
Finalists for the Lady Byng (sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with high-level play) will be revealed on Thursday, April 30. Anze Kopitar took home the honor in 2025 in his final NHL season.
Jack Adams Award
Finalists: TBD
The Jack Adams Award (outstanding coach) finalists will be announced on Friday, May 1. Spencer Carbery of the Washington Capitals won last season.
Bill Masterson Memorial Trophy
Finalists: TBD
Finalists will be named on Monday, May 4. The award recognizes perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey. Sean Monahan of the Columbus Blue Jackets won in 2025.
Calder Memorial Trophy
Finalists: TBD
The Calder Trophy finalists (best rookie) will be announced on Tuesday, May 5. Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson won the award last season.
Frank J. Selke Trophy
Finalists: TBD
Selke Trophy finalists (best defensive forward) will be revealed on Wednesday, May 6. Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov won his second consecutive Selke in 2025.
James Norris Memorial Trophy
Finalists: TBD
Norris Trophy finalists (top defenseman) will be announced on Thursday, May 7. Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche won his second Norris last season.
Hart Memorial Trophy
Finalists: TBD
The Hart Trophy finalists (league MVP) will be named on Friday, May 8. Connor Hellebuyck became the first goaltender in recent memory to win the Hart in 2025.
Norris Trophy finalists (top defenseman) will be announced on Thursday, May 7. Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche won his second Norris last season.
Hart Memorial Trophy
Finalists: TBD
The Hart Trophy finalists (league MVP) will be named on Friday, May 8. Connor Hellebuyck became the first goaltender in recent memory to win the Hart in 2025.
When are the NHL Awards 2025-26?
The NHL Awards ceremony is traditionally held in late June. More high-profile names are expected to be added to the finalist lists as announcements continue over the next two weeks.
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