The Belgium international was in top form as he put the Blues ahead from the penaly spot in the first half.
And despite Charlie Adam's fantastic long-range strike just before the interval, Hazard assisted Loic Remy for Chelsea's winner as Jose Mourinho's men held on for the win.
Many pundits are tipping Hazard to collect this season's Player of the Year award, and speaking to Sky Sports, Terry revealed that he believes the winger is on the same level as Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo.
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He is up there for me with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo
John Terry
Terry said: "Eden Hazard has been our best player all year.
"He is the one who steps up when we need a goal and he is up there for me with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Plus he can only get better and better."
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Hazard put in another terrific performance for Chelsea in the win over Stoke
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