Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang won the 2022-23 Bill Masterton Trophy, which is given to the player who "to the National Hockey League player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey."
NHL @NHLFor his perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to the game, Kris Letang (<a href="https://twitter.com/Letang_58?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Letang_58</a>) is your 2022-23 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy winner! ud83dudc4f <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NHLAwards?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NHLAwards</a> <br><br>Well deserved, Kris! <a href="https://t.co/UPnKeAjKVJ">pic.twitter.com/UPnKeAjKVJ</a>
The award is under the purview of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association, which has presented the trophy since 1968.
It is named after Minnesota North Stars center Bill Masterton, who passed away from injuries suffered during a game on Jan.