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Matthews, Pettersson, Slavin finalists for Lady Byng Trophy
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Toronto Maple Leafs star ahead Auston Matthews was named a finalist for the Girl Byng Trophy on Saturday.
It marks the third time that Matthews has been a finalist for the award, which is offered yearly to the participant voted to greatest mix sportsmanship, gentlemanly conduct and talent as voted on by the Skilled Hockey Writers Affiliation.
Vancouver Canucks ahead Elias Pettersson and Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin additionally had been named finalists.
Matthews, who was a runner-up for the award in 2019-20 and completed third in 2020-21, led the NHL with 69 objectives this season. The 26-year-old additionally recorded a career-high 107 factors and had 20 penalty minutes in 81 video games.
Pettersson, 25, is bidding to change into the primary participant to win the award in Canucks franchise historical past. He totaled 89 factors (34 objectives, 55 assists) and 12 penalty minutes in 82 video games this season.
Slavin, 30, had 37 factors (6 objectives, 31 assists), a plus-21 ranking and eight penalty minutes in 81 video games this season. He received the award in 2020-21 and was runner-up in 2021-22.
Los Angeles Kings captain Anze Kopitar received the Girl Byng Trophy final season.
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