Throughout his career, Patrice Bergeron has embodied the essence of dependability, and his most recent recognition only serves to enhance his remarkable legacy with the Boston Bruins.
On Tuesday evening, the NHL announced the three finalists for the Lady Byng and Frank Selke Trophies, placing the Bruins captain in a position he knows all too well.
On an individual level, Bergeron topped the NHL with 1,043 face-off wins (the eighth time in his career) and boasted the highest win percentage among the 52 centers who took at least 1,000 face-offs, at 61.1%.
Moreover, when Bergeron was on the ice, the Bruins accounted for 59.7% of all shot attempts (5-on-5), and he was present for only 27 even-strength goals-against during his 78 games played.