Off, it’s time to check in for another Awards Watch. While there hasn’t been a whole lot of change in the new year, especially at the top, it’s still worthwhile to see how the contenders are progressing — and whether any challengers have emerged.

MacKinnon, along with Cale Makar and Devon Toews, had the opportunity to play for Canada in a best-on-best men’s tournament for the first time at the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off. He had the chance to play with his childhood idol-turned-friend Sidney Crosby in games that matter for the first time. He also didn’t let down 8-year-old Nathan MacKinnon.

“This is a huge point in the season for us,” Avs defenseman Cale Makar said ... Mikko Rantanen to Carolina for Martin Necas, Jack Drury and draft picks, a slow start was followed by ...

Team USA's Jack Eichel made an unbelievable defensive play during a penalty kill in the 4 Nations Face-Off Final against Team Canada. In the second period, moments after Team USA center Vincent Trocheck was sent to the penalty box for tripping,