The National Hockey League (NHL) announced Thursday the winner of the Lady Byng Trophy. The award its given to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability.
This year’s winner is Los Angeles Kings forward and captain Anze Kopitar. This is the third time the native of Slovenia has won the award.
Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury finished seventh in voting for the trophy. He had 16 first place votes which was the fifth most.
Fleury, 40, also was a finalist for the Bill Masterton Award. In his final season in the NHL, Fleury went 14-9-1 with a 2.93 goals-against average and a .899 save percentage in 26 games for the Wild.
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Photo Credit: Feb 1, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Minnesota Wild goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (29) interacts with a young fan during warmup prior to game against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images.
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