Werenski is a finalist for NHL's top defenseman award, the Norris Trophy, after leading the Blue Jackets in scoring and setting franchise highs.

Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes has a chance to become a repeat Norris Trophy recipient. On Tuesday, the NHL named Hughes, Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche and Zach Werenski of the Columbus Blue Jackets as finalists for the award.

While teams are battling it out in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the NHL is also announcing nominees for the end-of-year awards. On Tuesday, the league named Quinn Hughes, Cale Makar and Zach Werenski as finalists for the Norris Trophy, given to the top defenseman in the NHL.