Los Angeles Kings captain Anze Kopitar will vie for his third Lady Byng Trophy after being named a finalist for the award on Friday.
Kopitar, who won the award in 2016 and 2023, was joined by Vegas Golden Knights forward Jack Eichel and Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brayden Point as finalists.
The Lady Byng is awarded “to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability.”
Kopitar, 37, finished with 67 points (21 goals, 46 assists) and just four penalty minutes in 81 games.
Eichel, 28, is a first-time finalist for the award. He erupted for a career-high 94 points (28 goals, 66 assists) in 77 games while taking just four minor penalties.
Point, 29, totaled 82 points (42 goals, 40 assists) in 77 games with seven penalty minutes and just one minor penalty. He is a two-time finalist for the award.
–Field Level Media
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