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Dahlin, Landeskog among 2026 Masteron Trophy finalists

Steven Ellis
Steven Ellis(sellishockey)
Apr 8, 2026, 08:49 EDT
Dahlin was given a five-minute major and a game misconduct after checking Trevor Zegras on Wednesday.
Credit: Nov 26, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) looks on against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Each NHL team’s finalists for the 2026 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy has been unveiled.

The award is put together by members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association. Individual chapter chairs in every market nominate one team representative, with every PHWA voter selecting their three picks to win the award.

The Masteron is handed out to the player “who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to the game.”

Sean Monahan of the Columbus Blue Jackets won the award in 2025, while Connor Ingram is looking to become a two-time member after taking it back in 2024.

The full list of nominees are listed below, sorted by division:

Atlantic Division

Metropolitan Division

Central Division

Pacific Division

Last 10 Masteron Trophy Winners

SeasonNameTeam
2016Jaromir JagrFlorida Panthers
2017Craig AndersonOttawa Senators
2018Brian BoyleNew Jersey Devils
2019Robin LehnerNew York Islanders
2020Bobby RyanOttawa Senators
2021Oskar LindblomPhiladelphia Flyers
2022Carey PriceMontreal Canadiens
2023Kris LetangPittsburgh Penguins
2024Connor IngramArizona Coyotes
2025Sean MonahanColumbus Blue Jackets

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