NEW YORK -- Florida's Aleksander Barkov, Boston's Loui Eriksson and Los Angeles' Anze Kopitar are the finalists for Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, it was announced Saturday.
The awrad is given to the NHL player who exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability.
Members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association submitted ballots at the end of the regular season, with the top three designated finalists Saturday. The winner will be announced June 22 during the NHL Awards in Las Vegas.