Vegas Golden Knights forward Jack Eichel has been named a finalist for the Lady Byng Trophy.

The winner of the award, which is given annually to the player voted best to combine sportsmanship, gentlemanly conduct and ability as voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers Association, will be announced at a later date.

The 28-year-old enjoyed a career season, scoring 28 goals and 94 points in 77 games, including a +/- rating of +32. His stellar play at both ends of the ice will likely earn him a top-10 Hart Trophy finish. 

The nomination marks the first time Eichel has finished as a finalist for the Lady Byng Trophy and the second Golden Knight to do so after William Karlsson won the award in the 2017-18 season. 

Despite averaging 20:32 of ice time and killing penalties, Eichel took just eight penalty minutes. He took four minor penalties all season, which was tied for the fewest among players who finished top 20 in the NHL in points.

Competing with Eichel for the Lady Byng Trophy honors are Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brayden Point and Los Angeles Kings' veteran center Anze Kopitar. Kopitar is a three-time finalist and previously won the award twice. Point is now a two-time finalist, finishing third when he was first nominated. 

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