McDavid, Matthews, Shesterkin emerge as NHL MVP finalists amid loaded field

Toronto Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews and Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid are two of the finalists for the Hart Memorial Trophy, the NHL's most valuable player award.

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin is also in contention for the prize awarded "to the player adjudged to be the most valuable to his team."

Matthews, who earned this season's Maurice (Rocket) Richard Trophy as the NHL's leading goal-scorer, posted career highs with 60 goals and 46 assists.

McDavid, who claimed the Art Ross Trophy as the League's top scorer this season, also established career highs with 44 goals and 79 assists.