NHL.com has launched its inaugural Trophy Tracker series ahead of the 2026-27 season, kicking off with an analysis of the Vezina Trophy competition. The award, recognizing the league’s best goaltender, sets the stage for a deep dive into the key players shaping the race. Fans and analysts alike will get early insights into the factors that could determine this season’s top performer. The preview offers a first look at how goalies might stack up before the campaign even begins.

To mark the beginning of the 2026-27 regular season, NHL.com is running its first installment of the Trophy Tracker series. Today, we look at the race for the Vezina Trophy, given annually to the top ...