Kyle Connor finishes fifth in Lady Byng Trophy voting
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 9:20 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
The NHL announced that Winnipeg Jets forward Kyle Connor placed fifth in the 2026 Lady Byng Memorial Trophy voting. Connor earned 348 voting points after a season in which he recorded 39 goals and 53 assists, totaling 92 points. This was Connor's third 90-point season in the last five years. He also served as an alternate captain for the Jets this season and contributed to Team USA's gold medal at the Winter Olympics. The award was won by Cole Caufield of the Montreal Canadiens.
- •Cole Caufield won the Lady Byng Trophy with 776 votes.
- •Connor scored 39 goals and 53 assists in the season.
- •This marked Connor's third 90-point season in five years.
- •He took on an expanded leadership role as alternate captain.
- •Connor played two games for Team USA at the Winter Olympics.
- 9:20 PMYahoo Sports — Jets' Kyle Connor Finishes 5th in Lady Byng Trophy Voting
"The Winnipeg star paired 92 points with elite sportsmanship to earn top honors, capping a season defined by his first alternate captaincy and an Olympic gold medal.
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