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What Is the ‘Vezina Trophy’ in Sports?

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The “Vezina Trophy” is the award given annually to the best goaltender in the National Hockey League (NHL).

It is basically the “MVP for Goalies.”

🏒 Key Facts to Know

  • The Criteria: It is awarded to the goalie “adjudged to be the best at this position” during the regular season.
  • Who Votes: This is the most critical detail for bettors. Unlike the Hart Trophy (MVP), which is voted on by the media, the Vezina is voted on by the 32 NHL General Managers.
    • Why this matters: GMs often value wins and workhorse reliability (playing a lot of games) more than the advanced analytics that sportswriters love.