Florida Panthers forward Aleksander Barkov, Boston Bruins forward Loui Eriksson and Los Angeles Kings forward Anze Kopitar were announced as the three finalists for the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy on Saturday.
The trophy is awarded annually "to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability," according to the NHL.
Barkov established career highs in goals (28), assists (31) and points (59). His eight penalty minutes over 66 games were a career low and tied for the fewest among the NHL's top 50 scorers.