Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov, Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon, and Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid are the three finalists for the 2023-24 Hart Memorial Trophy.
Kucherov and McDavid each had 100 assists, and Kucherov led the league with 144 points, but MacKinnon is considered the favorite after scoring 51 goals and 140 points.
In coaching news, it's also become official in Ottawa, Travis Green is the new Sens coach and is signed to a four-year contract. Drew Bannister has had the interim tag taken off in St. Louis and is signed for two years.