Sorokin, Swayman and Vasilevskiy named NHL Vezina Trophy finalists
The NHL has named Ilya Sorokin, Jeremy Swayman and Andrei Vasilevskiy as the three finalists for the Vezina Trophy, awarded to the league’s top goaltender.
The winner will be revealed at the upcoming NHL Awards Show, with a specific date for the ceremony yet to be confirmed.
Voting was conducted by the league’s general managers at the conclusion of the regular season.
Vasilevskiy chases second crown
Tampa Bay Lightning star Vasilevskiy is seeking his second Vezina, having previously captured the prestigious honour in 2019.
The 31-year-old enjoyed a spectacular campaign, leading the league with 39 victories while posting a stellar 2.31 goals-against average.
His consistency helped guide his franchise to second place in the Atlantic Division with an impressive 106 points.
He also cemented his legacy by becoming just the sixth netminder in history to record nine seasons of 30 or more wins.
Swayman and Sorokin seek maiden win
Boston Bruins standout Swayman earns his first nomination after a breakout year where he collected 31 victories.
The former University of Maine prospect was instrumental in securing a coveted Eastern Conference wild-card berth for his team.
Meanwhile, New York Islanders shot-stopper Sorokin returns as a finalist for the second time following a runner-up finish two years ago.
Despite his side narrowly missing the playoffs, the 30-year-old led the competition with seven shutouts and dominated in high-danger save categories.
