Matty Beniers claims Calder Trophy as NHL's top rookie

Seattle Kraken center Matty Beniers won the Calder Trophy as the NHL's best rookie in 2023.

Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner and Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power were the other finalists. Here are the full voting results:

Beniers dazzled as the Kraken's top-line center in his first full NHL campaign.

The 20-year-old topped the class with 57 points - eight clear of Arizona Coyotes standout Matias Maccelli in second place - and his 24 goals tied Dallas Stars forward Wyatt Johnston for the rookie lead. The Seattle star's 46 points at even strength also led all rookies.

Beniers averaged the fourth most ice time per contest (17:06) among all Kraken forwards, trailing just Yanni Gourde, Jaden Schwartz, and Alex Wennberg.

Those minutes were impactful for Seattle, which outscored opponents 63-41 with Beniers on the ice at five-on-five while controlling 52.7% of the shots and 52.5% of the expected goals.

Beniers also topped all rookies in goals above replacement (16) and wins above replacement (2.7), and he helped the Kraken make the playoffs for the first time in franchise history.

Skinner effectively wrestled the starting job away from Jack Campbell in Edmonton. The 24-year-old put up a 29-14-5 record to go along with a .914 save percentage and 2.75 goals against average while saving 18.4 goals above expected and 13.12 goals above average at all strengths.

Power saw the most ice time per contest (23:48) out of all the rookies this campaign. The 20-year-old also led all first-year blue-liners with 31 assists and 35 points in 79 games.

The Professional Hockey Writers Association votes on the Calder Trophy at the end of the regular season. Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider took home the hardware last June.

(Analytics sources: Natural Stat Trick, Evolving-Hockey)