Seattle Kraken forward Matty Beniers won the Calder Trophy as the league’s best rookie as voted by the Professional Hockey Writers Association.
After a 57-point performance this season, @Matty_Beniers10 wins the Calder Memorial Trophy as the League's most proficient rookie! 🙌 #NHLAwards
— NHL (@NHL) June 27, 2023
Congratulations, Matty! pic.twitter.com/yOk4pCMIfk
Beniers beat out Buffalo Sabres defenceman Owen Power and Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner for the award with 160 first-place votes.
“I think I was pretty fortunate this year production-wise,” Beniers said. “Every year is not going to be like that, I know that, but it was definitely a good start. I was obviously really happy and thankful for the year.”
The 20-year-old registered 24 goals and 57 points in 80 games last season, leading the Kraken to their first playoff appearance.
