Mar 30, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New Jersey Devils right wing Nicholas Merkley (39) battles for the puck against Boston Bruins center Brad Marchand (63) during the first period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports
When it comes to the Frank J. Selke Trophy for the best defensive forward in the NHL, Boston Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron is constantly in the conversation.
A winner of the award four times in his career, this was the 10th consecutive season that Bergeron was nominated for the award. However, he was snubbed of his fifth as Aleksander Barkov of the Florida Panthers won the honor, with Bergeron finishing in second.