Logan Thompson not among three finalists for 2026 Vezina Trophy as voted on by NHL general managers
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Key Points:
- Ilya Sorokin (New York Islanders), Jeremy Swayman (Boston Bruins), and Andrei Vasilevskiy (Tampa Bay Lightning) are the finalists for the 2025-26 Vezina Trophy, awarded to the NHL's best goaltender.
- Sorokin led the league in shutouts (7) and high-danger saves, setting franchise records and ranking among top goaltenders in multiple statistical categories, marking his second time as a finalist.
- Swayman achieved a career-high 31 wins, ranking highly in save percentages and key goaltending metrics, and is a first-time finalist aiming to become the seventh Bruins goalie to win the award.
- Vasilevskiy led the NHL with 39 wins and posted his ninth consecutive 30-win season, placing him among the league's all-time elite, and is a six-time finalist seeking his second Vezina Trophy.
- The Vezina Trophy honors Georges Vezina and has been awarded since 1926-27, with the finalists announced annually based on NHL general managers' votes.
