Doughty led the League in total ice time last season (2,225:50) and in 2014-15 (2,377:40), and finished third in 2015-16 (2,297:28). He leads Kings defensemen in power-play ice time per game (3:11), and his average of 2:56 of shorthanded ice time is second behind Derek Forbort (2:57).
He's been remarkably durable, missing 16 games in 10 seasons and none since 2014-15.
"We're obviously biased, but I think he's the best D-man in the world," Kings defenseman Alec Martinez said. "He competes hard. He does it at both ends and he plays every situation. He's the first guy that you want in, in every situation."
That's why a panel of 18 NHL.com staff members picked Doughty to win his second Norris Trophy (he won it in 2015-16 and has finished in the top 10 in voting each of the past five seasons).
Doughty received 76 points and nine first-place votes, edging Hedman, who received 68 points (six first-place votes). Alex Pietrangelo (St. Louis Blues) earned two first-place votes, and P.K. Subban (Nashville Predators) got one.