NHL: A look at the Hart Trophy candidates Post author By Buzznews Post date 10 May 2022 May 4, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) battles with Tampa Bay Lightning forward Ondrej Palat (18) for the puck during the first period of game two of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports Nhl.com has taken a look at the different candidates for the Most Valuable Player award: the Hart. ← 16 beautiful (and affordable) evening dresses → The 20 best prospects of the 2022 NHL draft