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FILE – Columbus Blue Jackets\u2019 Zach Werenski plays during an NHL hockey game March 24, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo\/Matt Slocum, File)<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n

NEW YORK \u2014 Zach Werenski of the Columbus Blue Jackets<\/a> won the Norris Trophy as the NHL\u2019s best defenseman, the league announced Tuesday.<\/p>

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Werenski was second in points at the position with 81 on 22 goals and 59 assists. It\u2019s the first time he has won the award in his career.<\/p>

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The 28-year-old was first on 113 ballots in voting by members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association. Colorado\u2019s Cale Makar was second, Buffalo\u2019s Rasmus Dahlin third and Edmonton\u2019s Evan Bouchard fourth.<\/p>

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AP NHL: https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/stanley-cup<\/a> and https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/nhl<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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