Washington Times · Apr 30, 2015
Alex Ovechkin named Hart Trophy finalist for fifth time
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, shoots past New York Islanders defenseman Brian Strait (37) during the first period of Game 1 of a first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs series, Wednesday, April 15, 2015, in Washington. ... more >Alex Ovechkin set a significant number of franchise records this season and captured his fifth career Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy. Another honor could be on its way.
The NHL announced on Wednesday afternoon that the Washington Capitals left wing was one of three finalists for the Hart Trophy, given annually to the player considered to be “the most valuable to his team.”