Florida Panthers forward Aleksander Barkov, Boston Bruins forward Loui Eriksson, and Los Angeles Kings forward Anze Kopitar were named this year's nominees for the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy on Saturday.
It's the first time Barkov has been up for the award, given "to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability."
The 20-year-old concluded his third season in the league, setting career-highs in goals and points with 28 and 59, respectively.
Meanwhile for Eriksson, the nomination was the second of his career after the 30-year-old finished third in voting during the 2010-11 season.
Kopitar receives his second award nomination in three days after being named a finalist for the Selke Trophy on Thursday, awarded to the best defensive forward.
Winners will be announced at the NHL Awards in Las Vegas on June 22.
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