Jake Sanderson Named Lady Byng Memorial Trophy Finalist

Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson has been named a finalist for the 2025-26 Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, which recognizes the player who best combines sportsmanship, gentlemanly conduct, and high-level playing ability. Sanderson is joined by fellow finalists Anze Kopitar and Cole Caufield. His nomination highlights a remarkably clean season, as he recorded only eight penalty minutes while maintaining a high standard of skill on the blue line for Ottawa.