Pastrňák on shortlist for Hart Trophy

Czech ice hockey star David Pastrňák is in the running for the prestigious Hart Trophy for the most valuable player in the NHL regular season. The Boston Bruins wing, who is 26, is up against Connor McDavid of Edmonton and Matthew Tkachuk of Florida for the honour, the league said on its website. The award is decided on by hockey journalists.

Pastrňák is also on the shortlist of three for the Ted Lindsay Trophy, which is voted on by players.

Author: Ian Willoughby