'Committed, focused' Matthews named Lady Byng finalist. kristen_shilton has more:
received his first-ever nomination for the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy on Thursday, joining Colorado’sThe award is handed out annually to the player that has “exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability,” a combination of criteria that Toronto head coach Sheldon Keefe sees his top centreman exemplify.
His ability to both tackle tough matchups and stay disciplined is what’s helped Matthews, 22, work his way into the Lady Byng conversation. Since then, Matthews' energy has gone into improving his game, and picking up where he left off in the regular season will be crucial for the Leafs' next shot at the postseason. In a prospective Phase 4 of the NHL’s return to play plan, Toronto will face the Columbus Blue Jackets in a best-of-five qualifying round play-in series beginning Aug. 2. It’s a shorter runway from which to advance through the 24-team tournament, and Matthews will keep his focus sharpened accordingly.
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