Hockey roundup: Norris Trophy finalists named next week; Seider top candidate
The National Hockey League will announce the finalists for 2026 NHL Awards, beginning Tuesday with the Ted Lindsay Award for most outstanding player as voted by the NHLPA. On Thursday, May 7, Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider will find out if he's one of the three finalists for the Norris Trophy for the top defenseman. Seider has never received a Norris Trophy vote in his first four years but this year will be different.
NHL insider Elliotte Friedman said Seider is one of his top five candidates to win the award. Writers rank five defensemen on a 10–7–5–3–1 point system. More: In best season, Red Wings' Moritz Seider showing shades of Nicklas Lidstrom Seider, 25, set career highs in goals (10), assists (50), points (60), plus minus (+15), penalty minutes (54), even-strength goals (7), power-play points (25) and ice time per game (25:40).
Here's the schedule of announcements, which is subject to change: ▶ Wednesday, April 29 : Vezina Trophy (Top Goaltender) ▶ Thursday, April 30 : Lady Byng Memorial Trophy (Sportsmanship and Gentlemanly Conduct) ▶ Friday, May 1 : Jack Adams Award (Coach of the Year) ▶ Monday, May 4 : Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy (Perseverance, Sportsmanship and Dedication) ▶ Tuesday, May 5 : Calder Memorial Trophy (Rookie of the Year) ▶ Wednesday, May 6 : Frank J. Selke Trophy (Top Defensive Forward) ▶ Thursday, May 7 : James Norris Memorial Trophy (Top Defenseman) ▶ Friday, May 8 : Hart Memorial Trophy (MVP of Regular Season) ▶ Monday, May 11 : Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award (Impact on Community, Culture or Society) Finalists for the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award will be announced following the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Only winners will be announced for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy (Leadership and Humanitarian Contribution) and Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award (Leadership and Growing the Game).
Ducks seek first series victory in nine years The Anaheim Ducks are one victory away from winning their first Stanley Cup playoff series in nine years. Finishing off the two-time defending Western Conference champion Edmonton Oilers, especially on the road, won't come easily. The Ducks own a 3-1 edge in the best-of-seven first-round series heading into Game 5 on Tuesday night.
Anaheim has won three in a row after blowing a late lead and dropping the series opener 4-3 on April 20. The Ducks answered back with a 6-4 win last Wednesday and a 7-4 victory Friday. Overtime was needed Sunday before the Ducks came away with a 4-3 victory.
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