All the winners of the 2023 NHL Awards show: live updates
The 2023 NHL Awards is being held live at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena at 8 pm and can be viewed live on TV on TNT, Sportsnet and TVA Sports.
The event will honor the best players of the regular season, including most valuable player (Hart Trophy), outstanding goaltender (Vezina Trophy), outstanding defenseman (Norris Trophy), and outstanding rookie (Calder Trophy). The Ted Lindsay Award, which is presented annually to the “most outstanding player” as voted by the NHLPA, will also be given out.
The show will be hosted by country music superstar, Dierks Bentley, who recently released a new album Gravel & Gold. Dierks’ son Knox, a youth hockey player, will serve as a special correspondent. There will also be special appearances by musical artists Brett Kissel, MacKenzie Porter, and Alana Springsteen.
Presenters
According to a press release, this year’s scheduled presenters include Hockey Hall of Famers Willie O’Ree and Mark Messier; Nashville Predators legend Pekka Rinne; country music artists Jessie James Decker, LOCASH, Dustin Lynch, Trevor Rosen (Old Dominion), Darius Rucker, Jelly Roll, and Trisha Yearwood; two-time Olympic medalist Sarah Nurse; Predators General Manager David Poile; comedian Nate Bargatze; WWE Superstar Sheamus; and broadcasters David Amber, Caroline Cameron, and Anson Carter.
Ted Lindsay Award
Connor McDavid
David Pastrnak
Erik Karlsson
No shocker here. It’s the dude that scored about one trillion points.
Connor McDavid (@cmcdavid97) takes home the Ted Lindsay Award for the most outstanding player as voted on by the @NHLPA! 🙌 #NHLAwards This marks the fourth time he's won it in his career! pic.twitter.com/33uWUcRu4v — NHL (@NHL) June 27, 2023
Lady Byng Trophy
Anze Kopitar
Jack Hughes
Brayden Point
Raccoon Jesus comes up with the nice guy that doesn’t take a lot of penalties trophy.
A true player's player. 🤝 #NHLAwards@AnzeKopitar of the @LAKings has exhibited sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct, alongside his high standard of playing ability, making him the 2022-23 Lady Byng Memorial Trophy Winner. pic.twitter.com/xWRuypnrfa — NHL (@NHL) June 27, 2023
Mark Messier Leadership Award
Steven Stamkos
Stammer takes home the award that literally just Mark Messier votes on. What a gig.
Steven Stamkos (@RealStamkos91) has been awarded the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award for 2022-23! ⚡ #NHLAwards He best exemplified great leadership qualities to his team, on and off the ice this season. Congratulations, Stammer! pic.twitter.com/iShLUa90Hk — NHL (@NHL) June 27, 2023
E.J. McGuire Award of Excellence
Connor Bedard
The NHL getting a head start on handing Bedard awards.
Connor Bedard is the winner of the E.J. McGuire Award of Excellence! 👏 #NHLAwards The E.J. McGuire Award of Excellence is awarded to a candidate who best exemplifies commitment to excellence through strength of character, competitiveness, and athleticism. pic.twitter.com/58fKBprJBv — NHL (@NHL) June 27, 2023
Calder Trophy
Matty Beniers
Owen Power
Stuart Skinner
The NHL’s rookie leader in scoring gets the Calder. First-ever Kraken winner.
After a 57-point performance this season, @Matty_Beniers10 wins the Calder Memorial Trophy as the League's most proficient rookie! 🙌 #NHLAwards Congratulations, Matty! pic.twitter.com/yOk4pCMIfk — NHL (@NHL) June 27, 2023
Selke Trophy
Patrice Bergeron
Nico Hischier
Mitch Marner
The most incredible surprise of all time! Sike. It’s Bergeron again.
A good defensive game to compliment a strong offense. 💪 #NHLAwards Patrice Bergeron of the @NHLBruins has been awarded the Frank J. Selke Trophy for the SIXTH time for excelling at the defensive aspect of the game. pic.twitter.com/Kr9ng5MIGU — NHL (@NHL) June 27, 2023
Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
Kris Letang
Clayton Keller
Alex Stalock
Incredible story. Very well deserved.
For his perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to the game, Kris Letang (@Letang_58) is your 2022-23 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy winner! 👏 #NHLAwards Well deserved, Kris! pic.twitter.com/UPnKeAjKVJ — NHL (@NHL) June 27, 2023
Vezina Trophy
Linus Ullmark
Connor Hellebuyck
Ilya Sorokin
The backstop behind one of the best regular seasons in NHL history.
The puck stops here! ✋ #NHLAwards Linus Ullmark (@Icebeardude) picks up the Vezina Trophy as the League's top goaltender! pic.twitter.com/FiXgGBSmzp — NHL (@NHL) June 27, 2023
King Clancy Award
Mikael Backlund
Anders Lee
Darnell Nurse
Mikael Backlund wins for his work in the Calgary community. Congrats, Mikael! Well done.
Mikael Backlund is your King Clancy Memorial Trophy winner! 😁 #NHLAwards The King Clancy Memorial Trophy is awarded to the player who best exemplifies leadership on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community. Congrats, Mikael! pic.twitter.com/BSHi9sSTdY — NHL (@NHL) June 27, 2023
Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award
Canada – Dean Smith
US – Jason McCrimmon
Congrats to both men. Fantastic work.
Not all heroes wear capes. 🦸 #NHLAwards Congratulations to our community heroes, Jason McCrimmon (US) and Dean Smith (CAN) for winning the 2023 Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award, presented to someone who — through the game of hockey — has positively impacted their community. pic.twitter.com/GnWDEAEjQD — NHL (@NHL) June 27, 2023
Jack Adams Award
Jim Montgomery
Dave Hakstol
Lindy Ruff
Another record-setting member of the Bruins organization takes home an award.
A bit of coach appreciation for you all. 🤭 #NHLAwards Jim Montgomery, head coach of the @NHLBruins, is this year's Jack Adams Award winner, presented to the coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success. pic.twitter.com/HWiSrERS5s — NHL (@NHL) June 27, 2023
Norris Trophy
Erik Karlsson
Adam Fox
Cale Makar
Erik Karlsson wins the Norris after recording a billion points from the backend. Your regular reminder that Mike Green was robbed. Twice.
That's a three-peat‼️ For the third time, the James Norris Memorial Trophy for the League's top defensemen goes to @ErikKarlsson65! #NHLAwards pic.twitter.com/PLWeTWzKgx — NHL (@NHL) June 27, 2023
Hart Memorial Trophy
Connor McDavid
Matthew Tkachuk
David Pastrnak
McDavid with another one to add to the cabinet.
Never. A. Doubt. Connor McDavid (@cmcdavid97) secures the Hart Memorial Trophy for the League's MVP! 🤩 #NHLAwards That's the third of his career already! 👀 pic.twitter.com/lKDPj8X6Lw — NHL (@NHL) June 27, 2023
Headline photo courtesy of NHL PR
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