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Alex Ovechkin capped his great season with the NHL's biggest award.

The NHL announced its first round of award winners Friday, and ESPN.com's Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun break down the winners of the Frank J. Selke (best defensive forward) and Jack Adams (coach of the year) trophies, as well as the GM of the Yea...

Chicago Blackhawks forward Jonathan Toews won the Frank J. Selke Trophy, given to the best defensive forward, on Friday.

From the official Hockey Hall of Fame release: 2013 HOCKEY HALL OF FAME NHL MEDIA AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED TORONTO (June 11, 2013) - Chuck Kaiton, President of the NHL Broadcasters' Association, and Kevin Allen, President of the Profession...

After posting a 0.985 save percentage against the Penguins, Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask leads the Conn Smythe Watch heading into the Stanley Cup Final.

Story | Conversation | June 09, 2013

After posting a .948 save percentage and 1.50 goals-against average in 13 playoff games, Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick leads the Conn Smythe Watch heading into the conference finals.

Story | Conversation | May 30, 2013

From the official NHL release: ALFREDSSON, BROWN AND TOEWS NAMED FINALISTS FOR MARK MESSIER NHL LEADERSHIP AWARD PRESENTED BY BRIDGESTONE NEW YORK (May 20, 2013) - Daniel Alfredsson of the Ottawa Senators, Dustin Br...

PITTSBURGH -- Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma didn't have a vote for the coach of the year award, but if he had one, he'd have cast it for his counterpart with the Ottawa Senators, Paul MacLean. The Ottawa coach was named as a finalist for the Jack...

From the official NHL release: BOUDREAU, MacLEAN AND QUENNEVILLE NAMED JACK ADAMS AWARD FINALISTS NEW YORK (May 17, 2013) -- Bruce Boudreau of the Anaheim Ducks, Paul MacLean of the Ottawa Senators and Joel Quenneville of the Chicago Bl...

Joel Quenneville, Bruce Boudreau and Paul MacLean are finalists for the Jack Adams Award, given to the head coach who has contributed most to his team's success.

Islanders forward Matt Moulson, Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane and Lightning forward Martin St. Louis are the three finalists for the NHL's Lady Byng Trophy, the league's sportsmanship award.

Jonathan Toews of the Chicago Blackhawks, Patrice Bergeron of the Boston Bruins and Pavel Datsyuk of the Detroit Red Wings are finalists for the Frank J. Selke Trophy as the NHL's best defensive forward.

Penguins star Sidney Crosby, Wild goaltender Josh Harding and Bruins defenseman Adam McQuaid are this season's nominees for the NHL's Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy.

After consecutive shutouts, New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist holds the early lead in the Conn Smythe watch.

Story | Conversation | May 14, 2013

Marc Bergevin of the Montreal Canadiens, Bob Murray of the Anaheim Ducks and Ray Shero of the Pittsburgh Penguins were all named Monday as first-time finalists to be the NHL's general manager of the year.

Three top NHL players are finalists for the Hart Memorial Trophy.