Once the NHL returns from the Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, it will be the final stretch of the regular season. There's the March 6 trade deadline, and teams in the playoff hunt seeking to clinch one of the 16 spots to compete for the Stanley Cup in April.
In the remaining 20-plus games for each team, players have a chance to make their case to win individual awards. The Norris Trophy is awarded to the best defenseman with all-around ability in each season. Since the start of the campaign, Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche has been the favorite to win the award.