NEW YORK (AP) 鈥� Zach Werenski of won the Norris Trophy as the NHL鈥檚 best defenseman, the league announced Tuesday.
Werenski was second in points at the position with 81 on 22 goals and 59 assists. It鈥檚 the first time he has won the award in his career.
The 28-year-old was first on 113 ballots in voting by members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association. Colorado鈥檚 Cale Makar was second, Buffalo鈥檚 Rasmus Dahlin third and Edmonton鈥檚 Evan Bouchard fourth.
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