Hudler, Kopitar, Datsyuk are Lady Byng Trophy finalists

Four-time Lady Byng Trophy recipient Pavel Datsyuk joins Jiri Hudler and Anze Kopitar as the NHL's 2015 finalists.

Datsyuk had 65 points in 63 games with the Detroit Red Wings while recording only eight penalty minutes - his lowest total when playing at least 60 games since his rookie season. He won the Lady Byng four years in a row from 2006-2009 but has not taken home any NHL hardware since 2010.

Kopitar recorded a career-low 10 penalty minutes while contributing 64 points in 79 games for the Los Angeles Kings. He was a Selke Trophy runner-up last season and finished fourth in Lady Byng voting in 2010.

Hudler had a career year, helping the Calgary Flames snap their playoff drought. He scored a career-high 31 goals and 76 points in 78 games and his 14 penalty minutes were a career-low for a full season.

The Lady Byng Trophy is presented annually to the player who best embodies the values of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct while also playing the game at an elite level. Colorado Avalanche forward Ryan O'Reilly received the award last season.