Connor Hellebuyck has made history by winning the Hart Trophy as the NHL’s most valuable player while also securing the Vezina Trophy for the league’s top goaltender for the third time. This achievement makes him the first goaltender to win the Hart since Carey Price in 2015, with a standout regular season record of 47 wins and only 12 losses. Alongside Hellebuyck, Nikita Kucherov and Leon Draisaitl were also finalists for the Hart Trophy, highlighting their exceptional performances in the NHL.

Despite his stellar regular-season stats, Hellebuyck faced struggles in the playoffs, where he only managed six wins in 13 starts. Hellebuyck's playoff performance starkly contrasted with his regular-season dominance, including an .866 save percentage and a GAA of 3.08. Meanwhile, Kucherov led the league with 121 points, and Draisaitl topped the goal-scoring charts with 52 goals, showcasing the competitive edge among top players.