McDavid, MacKinnon and Kucherov named NHL Hart Trophy finalists

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Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon and Nikita Kucherov have been named the three finalists for the NHL's Hart Memorial Trophy. ESPN reported that the Edmonton Oilers, Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lightning stars all made the league's official shortlist for most valuable player.

McDavid has become a familiar presence in the Hart Trophy conversation in recent years. MacKinnon stood out for his productivity and overall on-ice impact, while Kucherov topped the Lightning's scoring charts and pushed for the league's leading offensive numbers.

The Hart Trophy is decided by a vote of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association. The end-of-season presentation will follow on the NHL's playoff calendar, and the eventual winner will cap one of the more productive individual campaigns in recent league history.

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