The other finalists for the award are Florida Panthers forward Aleksander Barkovand Calgary Flames forward Elias Lindholm.
This is the 11th consecutive season Bergeron has been named a finalist for the award. The 6-foot-1, 195-pound centerman won the award in 2012, 2014, 2015 and 2017, tying Hall of Fame forward Bob Gainey of the Montreal Canadiens for most all-time. With a win, Bergeron would become the first-ever five-time Selke Trophy winner.
In 73 games this season, Bergeron posted 25 goals and 40 assists for 65 points. The 36-year-old was one of just two players in the NHL to take 1,600 or more faceoffs. Bergeron led the NHL with 991 faceoff wins and also led the league with a 61.9 faceoff win percentage.
Bergeron's play helped lead the way for the Bruins' defense this season, as the team allowed just 2.66 goals per game, the fourth lowest mark in the league.
Bergeron also led the league in shot attempts allowed per 60 (40.4), Corsi For percentage (65.58), expected goals against per 60 (1.56), shot share (67.23), scoring chances against per 60 (18.85), high-danger attempts against per 60 (6.26) and shots for per 60 (48.47).
