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Former Wisconsin star could be first Badger to win Lady Byng Trophy
TL;DR
Cole Caufield is on track to become the first Wisconsin Badger to win the NHL's Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, having scored 88 points and only 14 penalty minutes this season. He is competing against Anze Kopitar and Jake Sanderson for the award.
Key points
- Cole Caufield is a finalist for the Lady Byng Trophy
- He scored 88 points with only 14 penalty minutes this season
- Caufield is competing against Anze Kopitar and Jake Sanderson
- No former Wisconsin Badger has won the Lady Byng Trophy
Cole CaufieldMontreal CanadiensLos Angeles KingsOttawa Senators
Cole Caufield is closer than ever to becoming the first Wisconsin Badger to win the NHL's Lady Byng Memorial Trophy.
That's not to say the Badgers alumni don't show great sportsmanship, far from it, but they've never had a former player quite like the Montreal Canadians star.
Caufield joined the prestigious list of skaters to have a 50-goal season. In total, he scored a career-high 88-points and registered just 14 penalty minutes.
Now, he's up against Los Angeles Kings' Anze Kopitar and Ottawa Senators' Jake Sanderson in an award that is given, "to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability.”
Seeing as this award has been around since the 1924-25 season, it's only a matter of time before a former Badgers player finally wins it.
The NHL has yet to reveal when the winner will be revealed.
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Q&A
Who is Cole Caufield and why is he a finalist for the Lady Byng Trophy?
Cole Caufield is a star player for the Montreal Canadiens and a former Wisconsin Badger, recognized as a finalist for the Lady Byng Trophy due to his impressive 88-point season and minimal penalty minutes.
What is the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy awarded for?
The Lady Byng Memorial Trophy is awarded to the NHL player who exhibits the best sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability.
Has any Wisconsin Badger ever won the Lady Byng Trophy?
No, Cole Caufield would be the first Wisconsin Badger to win the Lady Byng Trophy if he succeeds in his bid this season.