Three Players Can Win the NHL MVP Award

May 8, 2026, 17:53
CanadaSports

Introduction

The NHL chose three players for the Hart Trophy. This trophy is for the most valuable player. The players are Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, and Nikita Kucherov.

Main Body

Connor McDavid had 138 points. He played very well when his teammate was away. He wants to win this trophy for the fourth time. Nathan MacKinnon scored 53 goals. This is the most in the league. He helped his team, the Colorado Avalanche, win many games. Nikita Kucherov scored many points in every game. He was the best player on his team. Macklin Celebrini did not make the list because his team did not go to the playoffs.

Conclusion

Now the league will pick one winner. McDavid can make history, or MacKinnon and Kucherov can win their second trophy.

Learning

⚡ The Power of "DID NOT"

In this story, we see a very important way to say "no" about the past: did not.

The Pattern: Subject + did not + action verb →\rightarrow Something didn't happen.

From the Text:

  • "Macklin Celebrini did not make the list."
  • "his team did not go to the playoffs."

Why this matters for A2: Beginners often try to change the verb (like saying "did not went"). Stop! When you use "did not," the action word stays in its simple, present form.

Compare it:

  • ✅ He did not go (Correct)
  • ❌ He did not went (Wrong)

🧊 Quick Word Swap: "Many" vs "Most"

  • Many = A lot (e.g., many games, many points)
  • The Most = The #1 winner (e.g., the most in the league)

McDavid had →\rightarrow many points. MacKinnon had →\rightarrow the most goals.

Vocabulary Learning

trophy
a cup or award given for winning a competition
Example:She won a trophy for being the best student.
league
a group of teams that play against each other in a sport
Example:The local league has five teams.
team
a group of people working together to achieve a goal
Example:Our team finished first in the tournament.
win
to be victorious in a competition or game
Example:They will try to win the championship this year.
points
a score that shows how well someone is doing in a game
Example:He scored 10 points in the last match.
player
a person who participates in a sport or game
Example:The player signed a new contract.
history
a record of past events or achievements
Example:She made history by winning her third trophy.
pick
to choose someone or something
Example:The coach will pick the best players for the game.
winner
the person or team that wins a competition
Example:He was the winner of the local contest.
list
a number of items written or spoken in order
Example:He read the list of names before the ceremony.
playoffs
a series of games that decide the champion after the regular season
Example:The team hopes to reach the playoffs next year.