NHL Stars Light Up Hart Trophy Race

0:00On this March 10th, here's what's making headlines for the NHL. The NHL trade deadline is coming gone, but the league's biggest star is still lighting it up as the regular season hits its final stretch. The race for the heart trophy, given to the most valuable player to their team, is tightening up. Right now, Colorado Avalanche Center Nathan McKinnon sits atop the rankings with 43 goals and 104 points, powering his squad. Toward the president's trophy. Nikita Kuchirov of the Tampa Bay Lightning is hot on his heels in second place. The Russian winger has racked up 34 goals and 69 assists for 103 points in just 58 games. He leaves Tampa by 36 points and could chase another art-ros trophy. Meanwhile, 19-year-old San Jose Sharks Center Maclin Celebrini has burst onto the scene at number 3. The 32 goals and 57 assists total 89 points, a whopping 45 point edge over his nearest teammate. If he drags the Sharks into the playoffs, he could become the youngest heart winner since

1:03Sydney Crosby. Conor McDavid tops the league with 108 points on 35 goals and 73 assists. But Edmonton's depth from guys like Leon draws Idaho keeps him at 4th. Even so, he's still a force. Getting out the top 5 is New York Islander's goalie, Ilya Sorokin, making a rare case for a net-minder. His 0.914 save percentage, 2.50 goals against average and six shutouts have stabilized the aisles, putting him in the mix. Despite long odds, the daily news now is grateful to our sponsor for today's episode. Your favorite podcast, music or sleep sounds coming from your pillow, no earbuds, no distractions, listen and relax, S-O-L-I, solelypillo.com.