Think about it....how would it be fair to nominees that didn't make it to the playoffs ?? Some nominees get extra games towards the voting and others don't? lol
The other thing you have to look at is the Defense in front of Binnington - that's a very solid core - might be the best in hockey. EP has Boeser and that's it - which makes what he did even more impressive.
Wasn't aware that's when voting was cast, thanks all for that! My next thought was is he loses, I can see him coming back next year on a tear out of sheer anger over losing it. Seems his way to play well angry.