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Which NHL award is given to the league’s most valuable player?

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2018 Stanley Cup finals — ice hockey Goalie Marc-André Fleury of the Vegas Golden Knights blocking a shot by Jakub Vrána of the Washington Capitals in game five of the 2018 Stanley Cup finals. The Capitals won the game and the series.

The NHL award presented to the league’s most valuable player is the Hart Memorial Trophy.12