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Calgary Flames defenseman Oliver Kylington, Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen and Arizona Coyotes goalie Connor Ingram are finalists for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy this season.
The trophy is awarded annually to the NHL player “who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey” as voted by members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association.
Kylington returned to the Flames lineup at the end of January after more than a year and a half away from the team to focus on his mental health.
The Flames’ 2015 second-round pick once again became a fixture on Calgary’s blue line with eight points (three goals, five assists) and averaged 17 minutes and 15 seconds of ice time over 33 games.
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Andersen started the season 4-1-0, then missed 49 games over four months after doctors discovered he had a blood clotting problem. He posted a 9-1-0 record, 1.30 goals-against average, .951 save percentage and three shutouts upon his return on March 8, helping the Hurricanes finish the season third in the overall standings
Ingram nearly retired due to undiagnosed obsessive-compulsive disorder and persistent depression before seeking help through the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance program in 2021. He emerged as Arizona’s top goaltender this season with a 23-21 record -3, 2.91 goals against average, .907 save percentage and six shutouts in 50 appearances.
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