The first goaltender voted a Hart Trophy finalist since Igor Shesterkin in 2021-22 (3rd w/ NYR), Hellebuyck is the fourth netminder in the expansion era (since 1967-68) to win the award, following Dominik Hasek (1996-97 and 1997-98 w/ BUF), Jose Theodore (2001-02 w/ MTL) and Carey Price (2014-15 w/ MTL).

For the first time in a decade, the NHL has named a goaltender its most valuable player Winnipeg Jets netminder Connor Hellebuyck was awarded the 2024-25 Hart Memorial Trophy as the most valuable player to his team during the 2025 NHL Awards on Thursday.

The NHL announced the results of the 2025 Hart Memorial Trophy voting, and Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck narrowly edged out Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl to take home the award for the first time in his career.