Ottawa Senators forward Bobby Ryan was named the winner of the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy as the NHL player who best exemplified perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey during the 2019-20 season.
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The Masterton Trophy, which has been awarded since the 1967-68, is typically given to a player who's overcome an off-ice personal issue, injury or health problem to make an on-ice impact.
Last year's winner, goalie Robin Lehner, detailed his struggle with addiction and longstanding mental health issues to post a .