Zach Werenski of the Columbus Blue Jackets won the Norris Trophy as the NHL’s best defenseman, the league announced Tuesday.
Fresh off 81-point season, he was first on 113 ballots in Norris Trophy voting
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Zach Werenski of the Columbus Blue Jackets won the Norris Trophy as the NHL’s best defenseman, the league announced Tuesday.
Werenski was second in points at the position with 81 o
n 22 goals and 59 assists. It’s the first time he has won the award in his career.
The 28-year-old was first on 113 ballots in voting by members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association.
Colorado’s Cale Makar was second, Buffalo’s Rasmus Dahlin third and Edmonton’s Evan Bouchard fourth.
