Connor Hellebuyck is a finalist for the Hart Trophy as MVP to his team, joining former winners Leon Draisaitl and Nikita Kucherov.

Hockey legend Don Cherry snubbed Edmonton Oilers' Leon Draisaitl and Tampa Bay Lightning's Nikita Kucherov in the Hart Trophy race for NHL MVP.

Leon Draisaitl, Connor Hellebuyck and Nikita Kucherov were named finalists for the Hart Trophy on Thursday. The award is given annually to the NHL player voted most valuable to his team by the Professional Hockey Writers Association.