Mar 9, 2019; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) tries to knock the puck away from Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid (97) during the third period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports
The Toronto Maple Leafs and the Edmonton Oilers are more than just divisional rivals. Auston Matthews and Connor McDavid are two of the NHL’s best players and in direct competition for the NHL’s most coveted individual award – the Hart Trophy.
What started off as a new-age, offseason training partnership, has now transcended into a full-fledged two-horse race for the right to call themselves the NHL’s “Most Valuable Player”.