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.”
Also named to that three-man list were Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price and New York Islanders center John Tavares. The award will be handed out at the NHL’s annual postseason honors ceremony in Las Vegas on June 24.