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MacKinnon Leads Hart Trophy Race as Avalanche Shine

1/6/2026

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Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche leads the Hart Trophy race for the 2025-26 NHL season, with Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers and Macklin Celebrini of the San Jose Sharks as close contenders.
Cale Makar, also from the Avalanche, is favored for the Norris Trophy, while Matthew Schaefer of the New York Islanders leads the Calder Trophy race.
Avalanche coach Jared Bednar is a strong candidate for the Jack Adams Award, as his team holds a 31-3-7 record and leads in goals scored and expected goals share.

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Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche leads the Hart Trophy race for the 2025-26 NHL season, with Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers and Macklin Celebrini of the San Jose Sharks as close contenders.
Cale Makar, also from the Avalanche, is favored for the Norris Trophy, while Matthew Schaefer of the New York Islanders leads the Calder Trophy race.
Avalanche coach Jared Bednar is a strong candidate for the Jack Adams Award, as his team holds a 31-3-7 record and leads in goals scored and expected goals share.