Hischier had NHL career highs of 31 goals, 49 assists and 80 points, second on the Devils behind Jack Hughes (99 points 43 goals, 56 assists), to help New Jersey (52-22-8) finish second in the Metropolitan Division and qualify for the playoffs for the second time since 2012. He won 53.9 percent of face-offs (third) and 57.8 percent of defensive draws (second). Hischier, the New Jersey Devils captain, ranked second among their forwards in ice time per game (19:17), first in short-handed ice time per game (2:06) and takeaways (64), and second in blocked shots (61). He's a finalist for a record 12th straight season. Bergeron led Boston in SAT percentage (59.7 percent, minimum 50 games played). His 58 points (27 goals, 31 assists) in 78 games were third and helped the Bruins set NHL records of 65 win and 135 points and clinch a Stanley Cup Playoff berth for the seventh straight season. Bergeron's plus-35 rating in 78 games led Bruins forwards and was his highest since 2013-14 (plus-38). The center was fourth among Bruins forwards in average ice time per game (17:24), third in short-handed ice time per game (1:46), second in blocked shots (54) and fourth in takeaways (38). He was first in face-offs won (1,043), second in face-offs taken (1,706) and fifth in defensive face-off percentage (61.8 percent). His 61.1 percent face-off percentage was second in the NHL (minimum 500 attempts) behind Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews (63.1 percent). The winner will be announced as part of the 2023 NHL Awards at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on June 26.īergeron, captain of the Boston Bruins, can win the award for the second consecutive season and a record sixth time. The award is given annually to the forward voted best to excel in the defensive aspects of the game as voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers' Association.
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