David Pastrnak was named one of the three finalists for the Hart Trophy, given to the NHL’s most valuable player as voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers Association. The Bruin right wing was already a finalist for the Ted Lindsay Award, given to the league’s most outstanding player as voted on by the players.

The other Hart finalists are Edmonton’s Connor McDavid and Florida’s Matthew Tkachuk.

Despite becoming the first Bruin to reach the 60-goal plateau since Phil Esposito last did it in 1974-75 and reaching the 100-point mark for the first time in his career (61-52-113 totals), Pastrnak is not the favorite for the award. McDavid, with his 64-89-153 totals, is the clear front-runner and some observers have speculated the Oiler could be the unanimous winner.

As expected with their 65-win season, the Bruins will be well represented at the NHL Awards Show in Nashville on June 26. Patrice Bergeron (Selke), Jim Montgomery (Jack Adams) and Linus Ullmark (Vezina) are also up for awards.