Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane is widely expected to become the first American to win the Hart Trophy as the league's MVP. Kopitar wasn't in attendance to claim either of his trophies at the NHL Awards show. The NHL Awards show is underway in Las Vegas, where the city is still buzzing about getting an expansion franchise just a few hours ago. Earlier in the night, Kane won the Ted Lindsay Award as the NHL's outstanding player selected by his fellow players. ___7:42 p.m.Florida's Jaromir Jagr has won the Masterton Trophy for his perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey at the NHL Awards show.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 22, 2016 23:57 UTC