A third place in the slopes' points in the basic series.

Continued success during the playoffs.

This means that Victor Hedman is now once again nominated to win the award for the NHL's best defender, "Norris Trophy" - for the fifth year in a row.

The Tampa Bay player settles for the prize with two other finalists: Adam Fox, 23, New York Rangers, and Cale Makar, 22, Colorado Avalanche.

The former was noted for 47 points (5 + 42) in 55 matches.

Makar, who in turn is still in the playoffs with his team and is down 2-3 in games against the Vegas Golden Knights, scored 44 points in the regular season.

Won last 2017/18

The Swede has previously won the award for best fullback once before, in the 2017/18 season.

Victor Hedman and his Tampa Bay are ready for the semifinals of the NHL playoffs.

There, they will face the winner between the Boston Bruins and the New York Islanders.

CLIP: See Hedman's delicious art issue (January 24)

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Victor Hedman struck out with an art number against Columbus.

Photo: Viaplay