A defenseman has not won the Hart Trophy as league MVP since Chris Pronger did it in 2000.

Source: https://www.denverpost.com/2023/11/25/avalanche-journal-cale-makars-colorado-defenseman/

After dropping two games at home to their Hudson River rivals, defenseman Dougie Hamilton scored 11:36 into overtime and the Devils beat the New York 2-1 on Saturday night to cut their series deficit to 2-1.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/nhl/article-12003877/NHL-Devils-beat-Rangers-2-1-Game-3-Maple-Leafs-Golden-Knights-win-OT.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

After Hill stopped four more Devils shooters in the shootout, defenseman Shea Theodore scored the game winner on the Knights fourth attempt to send the fans at the Fortress into a frenzy.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jayginsbach/2023/03/04/vegas-odds-golden-knights-outlast-devils-4-3-in-nhl-shootout/

After weeks of rumors, the Arizona Coyotes finally traded on Wednesday, sending the defenseman to the Ottawa Senators for three future draft picks.

Source: https://www.jta.org/2023/03/03/sports/the-jewish-sport-report-your-guide-to-team-israel-and-the-world-baseball-classic

Aho, who looked to be on the outs during training camp, has been a pleasant surprise as an everyday defenseman.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/01/12/islanders-player-grades-ilya-sorokin-mathew-barzal-on-top/

Air Force defenseman Luke Rowe (4) takes a shot during the second period on Nov. 10 at the Air Force Academy.

Source: https://gazette.com/sports/air-force-hockey-splits-series-with-bentley-after-shut-out-loss-saturday/article_d30cfbf2-9178-11ee-becf-93d9a2777fd4.html

A prolonged puck battle in the left-wing corner was won by Kopitar, who rimmed the puck around to defenseman Matt Roy at the right point.

Source: https://www.dailynews.com/2023/04/21/kings-edge-oilers-on-trevor-moores-overtime-goal-for-2-1-series-lead/

“At the end of the day, you lost and there’s no participation trophies,” defenseman Erik Johnson said.

Source: https://www.denverpost.com/2023/04/30/avs-nhl-playoffs-nathan-mackinnon-game-7-kraken-philipp-grubauer-gabe-landeskog-mark-kiszla-column/

Avoiding a poor sliding block attempt by Islanders defenseman Mike Reilly, Letang slid a clever backhand pass to the middle of the blue paint.

Source: https://triblive.com/sports/penguins-rout-islanders-as-defenseman-kris-letang-sets-scoring-record/

Bedard did have a pair of assists Sunday, including when his backhanded, cross-ice pass through the slot found defenseman Connor Murphy to cut the Hawks’ deficit to 4-2 with 1:42 left.

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2023/12/10/23996267/chicago-blackhawks-lose-in-connor-bedards-first-game-against-alex-ovechkin-connor-mcdavid

Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy said the organization’s support and inclusion of LGBTQ members remains the prevailing message of Pride Night.

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2023/3/23/23653567/blackhawks-pride-night-jerseys-connor-murphy-reaction-seth-jones-luke-richardson

Bruins defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk may begin to see his playing time increase in the coming games with some injuries to Boston’s blue line.

Source: https://nesn.com/2023/12/kevin-shattenkirk-primed-to-take-larger-role-on-bruins-defense/

Burns and Skjei scored during Carolina’s three-goal second period, while Chatfield added a third goal from a defenseman for the Hurricanes.

Source: https://wtop.com/sports/2023/01/dylan-cozens-scores-in-ot-as-sabres-top-islanders-3-2/

Center Blake Lizotte broke up a pass, stole the puck and found Kempe, who backed up defenseman Owen Power before letting a short-side shot rip from atop the left circle for his team-leading 27th goal of the season.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/02/13/adrian-kempe-remains-hot-as-kings-bury-sabres-with-big-2nd-period/

CHICAGO (AP) — Rookie defenseman Kevin Korchinski scored 4:30 into overtime, and the Blackhawks stopped a five-game slide.

Source: https://www.baytoday.ca/national-hockey/alex-debrincat-leads-detroit-red-wings-past-boston-bruins-5-2-7880906

Colorado Avalanche forward Darren Helm, left, shoots as Ducks goalie John Gibson, center, and defenseman Simon Benoit defend during the second period on Monday night at Honda Center.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/03/27/nathan-mackinnon-helps-avalanche-surge-past-ducks/

Colorado coach Jared Bednar left his top line on the ice after being scored on, and defenseman Bo Byram scored 28 seconds later.

Source: https://www.dailycamera.com/2023/11/09/kraken-score-first-last-beat-avalanche/

Colorado defenseman Bo Byram immediately challenged Dunn to a fight.

Source: https://www.dailycamera.com/2023/11/10/avalanche-scary-collision-artturi-lehkonen-injury/

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Robert Hagg (38) defends Vancouver Canucks right wing Conor Garland (8) in front of goaltender Ville Husso (35) during the first period at Little Caesars Arena.

Source: https://theprovince.com/sports/hockey/nhl/vancouver-canucks/canucks-2-red-wings-5-game-story

Ducks defenseman Simon Benoit skates off the ice after fighting with Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson during the second period on Thursday night in Washington.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/02/23/troy-terry-scores-in-return-as-ducks-beat-capitals-end-6-game-skid/