Cole Caufield wins the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy

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Cole Caufield wins the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy

Originally posted on Ball Exclusives | By Luc Muir | Last updated Jun 5, 2026 4:12 PM ET

Cole Caufield is the 2026 Lady Byng Memorial Trophy winner, awarded “to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability.” The award is voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers Association.

For the first time in his career, Cole Caufield is the 2025-26 Lady Byng Memorial Trophy winner

The award goes to the player demonstrating the best sportsmanship, gentlemanly conduct, and high playing ability. pic.twitter.com/IsQqvzq7si

— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) June 5, 2026

The 25-year-old scored 51 goals and recorded only seven minor penalties on the season. He finished ahead of three-time Lady Byng winner Anže Kopitar and Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson.

Caufield became the first 50-goal scorer for the Canadiens since Stephane Richer in 1990.

Caufield joins Mats Näslund and Toe Blake as the only Montreal Canadiens players to win the award since it was introduced in 1924-25.

This article first appeared on Ball Exclusives and was syndicated with permission.

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