EDGE stats: Surprise 2026 NHL Awards contenders
Celebrini, Bedard in multiple trophy races; Muse, Wedgewood emerge as candidates
www.nhl.comHere’s the latest on the 2025 NHL Awards based on recent coverage.
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Winners and key finalists: Connor Hellebuyck won both the Vezina Trophy and the Hart Trophy for the 2024-25 season, signaling a historic double for a goalie and marking him as MVP of the league. His win over finalists including Dustin Wolf and Macklin Celebrini for top-three voting highlights a notable goaltender-heavy vote in a standout season. The Hart was announced alongside other major awards during the NHL Awards broadcast in June 2025.[2][3]
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Other notable results: Cale Makar won the Norris Trophy for top defenseman, affirming his status among the league’s elite defenders. The event also recognized Masterton, Ted Lindsay, and Calder finalists/winners in separate updates surrounding the showdown, with coverage noting the broader roster of award announcements on the same night.[3][2]
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where to watch and when: The NHL Awards show traditionally aired as a dedicated broadcast ahead of or during the playoffs, with the 2025 ceremony scheduled for mid-June and streamed on major networks in the U.S. and Canada, followed by full winner disclosures on nhl.com and partner outlets.[4]
Illustration: The trophy line-up for 2025 included Hellebuyck with both Vezina and Hart, Makar with Norris, and multiple other finalists across Calder, Ted Lindsay, and Masterton categories, reflecting a year with standout performances across positions.[2][3]
If you’d like, I can pull the official winner list and provide a concise table of all 2025 award recipients and finalists with links to the primary sources. Would you prefer a quick table or a brief summary with key takeaways?
Citations:
- HellebuyckHart/Vezina double: Pro Hockey Rumors article on 2025 awards.[2]
- Hart winner context and other award results: CBS Sports tracker and NHL Awards coverage.[3][4]
- Awards show timing and broadcasts: NHL coverage article.[4]