Connor finalist for Lady Byng

Winnipeg Jets winger Kyle Connor is one of three finalists for the NHL’s Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, presented annually to the player best combining sportsmanship, gentlemanly conduct and ability. Carolina Hurricanes defenceman Jaccob Slavin and Minnesota Wild defenceman Jared Spurgeon are the other finalists. Connor led the Jets in scoring with 93 points, while receiving just four penalty minutes in 79 games. Slavin, the reigning Lady Byng winner, average more than 23 minutes per game and was assessed only five minor penalties. Spurgeon led Wild defencemen in goals (10), assists (30) and points (40) and was tagged for only five minor penalties.