Dahlin, Makar, Werenski named finalists for Norris Trophy as NHL's top defenceman
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Dahlin, Makar and Werenski named Norris finalistsThe annual award honors the NHL defenceman judged to have shown the strongest all-around ability at the position.
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- Rasmus Dahlin, Cale Makar and Zach Werenski were named finalists from Buffalo, Colorado and Columbus, respectively.
- Dahlin recorded 74 points as Buffalo reached the playoffs for the first time since 2011 and won its first division title since 2010.
- Makar had 79 points in 75 games and became the first NHL defenceman in 34 years with three consecutive 20-goal seasons.
- Werenski recorded 81 points and 22 goals, tying the defencemen’s goal lead, while Columbus missed the playoffs.
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