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NHL MVP Race Heats Up: Hellebuyck, MacKinnon, Matthews Shine

9/8/2025

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The 2025-26 NHL season features MVP candidates Connor Hellebuyck, Nathan MacKinnon, and Auston Matthews.
Hellebuyck aims to defend his Hart Trophy, a feat last achieved by a goalie in 1998.
MacKinnon targets his fourth straight 100-point season after winning the award in 2024.
The Colorado Avalanche finished last season with 102 points but lost in the playoffs' first round.
Mikko Rantanen's trade raises concerns about the team's offensive depth and Landeskog's injury return is vital.

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Story summary

The 2025-26 NHL season features MVP candidates Connor Hellebuyck, Nathan MacKinnon, and Auston Matthews.
Hellebuyck aims to defend his Hart Trophy, a feat last achieved by a goalie in 1998.
MacKinnon targets his fourth straight 100-point season after winning the award in 2024.
The Colorado Avalanche finished last season with 102 points but lost in the playoffs' first round.
Mikko Rantanen's trade raises concerns about the team's offensive depth and Landeskog's injury return is vital.