Colorado AvalanchedefensemanCale Makaris the winner of the Norris Trophy for the second time in his career after setting franchise records in goals and points by a blueliner. He topped theColumbus Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski andVancouver Canucks' Quinn Hughes in voting by the Professional Hockey Writers Association. Makar won his first award in 2021-22. He opened the season with a 13-game point streak, second-longest by a defenseman in NHL history behind Bobby Orr's 15, and went on to lead defensemen in goals (30), assists (62) and points (92). He became the first defenseman to reach the 30-goal mark since Mike Green in 2008-09. Makar received 176 first-place votes and 1,861 total points. Weresnki had 13 first-place votes and 1,266 points, and Hughes, last year's winner, had two and 918. Makar was surprised with the award during a golf outing. Halfway to fore. 🏌A golf outing with friends turned into a surprise party to celebrate Cale Makar's second James Norris Memorial Trophy! 👏Watch the 2025#NHLAwardsbefore Game 4 of the#StanleyCupFinal on June 12 at 6p ET on@NHL_On_TNTand@Sportsnet!pic.twitter.com/UVKkLsLObQ — NHL (@NHL)June 11, 2025 The NHL will announce the winners of the Hart Trophy (MVP to his team) and Vezina Trophy (goaltender) during an hourlong televised show on June 12 (6 p.m. ET, TNT) before Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. Hart Trophy finalistsare Leon Draisaitl, Edmonton Oilers;Connor Hellebuyck, Winnipeg Jets; andNikita Kucherov, Tampa Bay Lightning Vezina Trophy finalistsare Hellebuyck;Darcy Kuemper, Los Angeles Kings; andAndrei Vasilevskiy, Lightning Ted Lindsay Award (most outstanding player):Nikita Kucherov,Tampa Bay Lightning Jack Adams Award (coach):Spencer Carbery,Washington Capitals. Calder Trophy (rookie):Lane Hutson, Montreal Canadiens Selke Trophy (defensive forward):Aleksander Barkov, Florida Panthers Masterton Trophy (perseverance):Sean Monahan,Columbus Blue Jackets King Clancy Trophy (humanitarian contribution):Barkov Mark Messier Leadership Award: Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar wins second Norris Trophy
