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Connor McDavid Earns Art Ross Trophy; Auston Matthews Wins Maurice Richard Trophy

Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid and Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews were unquestionably two of the best players in the NHL this season. Now that the regular season has wrapped up, those labels have become official.

With 105 points, McDavid clinched the 2020-21 Art Ross Trophy as the league's points leader, while Matthews claimed the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy for the most goals during the season, tallying 41 in 52 contests.

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Officially official.<br><br>Connor McDavid wins his third Art Ross Trophy, all before age 25.<br>Auston Matthews becomes the first U.S.-born player to win the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy and second to lead the NHL in goals.