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Lady Byng Finalists: Anze Kopitar, Cole Caufield, Jake Sanderson
Kopitar seeks a fourth award as Caufield and Sanderson earn first-time finalist spots after seasons marked by low penalty totals.
- On Thursday, the NHL named Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar, Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield, and Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson as finalists for the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, awarded annually for best sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct.
- Reigning Lady Byng winner Kopitar played his final game Sunday, seeking to become the fifth four-time recipient and the first back-to-back winner since Martin St. Louis accomplished the feat.
- Earning his first nomination, Caufield represents the Canadiens as a 25-year-old right winger who recorded 51 goals and just 14 penalty minutes across 81 games this season.
- Members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association submitted ballots at the end of the regular season, with the award winner to be announced at a later date.
- Reflecting his consistency, Kopitar's latest nomination marks the 10th time he has finished in the top 10 in voting, while Sanderson finished 10th in voting following the 2024-25 season.
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Habs' Cole Caufield named finalist for Lady Byng Trophy
Cole Caufield of the Montreal Canadiens, Los Angeles Kings captain Anze Kopitar and Jake Sanderson of the Ottawa Senators are the finalists for the Lady Byng Trophy, the NHL announced on Thursday. The trophy is awarded “to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high […]
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The award is awarded annually to the player who has demonstrated the best sporting spirit and remarkable performance.
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