Order of presentation for 2018 NHL Awards announced

LAS VEGAS - The National Hockey League announced today the order of the presentation for tonight's 2018 NHL Awards™ presented by Hulu. NBCSN and Sportsnet will broadcast the two-hour television event live from the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas in the United States and Canada, respectively, at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
The 2018 NHL Awards™ presented by Hulu will honor the best regular-season performances in a wide range of categories. The 2017-18 regular season concluded with Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid capturing his second consecutive Art Ross Trophy as the League's scoring champion, Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin claiming his seventh career Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy as the NHL's goal-scoring leader and Jonathan Quick of the Los Angeles Kings winning his second career William M. Jennings Trophy as the goaltender who plays at least 25 games for the club allowing the fewest goals.

The rest of the award presentations are scheduled as follows (subject to change):
• Ted Lindsay Award (most outstanding player as voted by NHLPA)
• James Norris Memorial Trophy (top defenseman)
• King Clancy Memorial Trophy (humanitarian award)
• Calder Memorial Trophy (top rookie)
• Lady Byng Memorial Trophy (player best combining sportsmanship and ability)
• Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy (perseverance and dedication to hockey)
• EA SPORTS NHL® 19 Cover Athlete
• Frank J. Selke Trophy (top defensive forward)
• Jack Adams Award (top head coach)
• Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award
• Vezina Trophy (top goaltender)
• NHL General Manager of the Year Award
• Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award (individual who - through the game of hockey - has positively impacted his or her community, culture or society)
• Hart Trophy (most valuable player to his team)