Dumba, Lindblom, Marleau named Masterton Trophy finalists

Minnesota Wild defenseman Mathew Dumba, Philadelphia Flyers forward Oskar Lindblom, and San Jose Sharks forward Patrick Marleau are finalists for the 2021 Masterton Trophy, the league announced Tuesday.

The annual award is given to the player who best exemplifies perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey. It's voted on by members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association.

Dumba co-founded the Hockey Diversity Alliance last year and has contributed to numerous community initiatives in Minnesota. The 26-year-old won the King Clancy Memorial Trophy last season for his leadership qualities.

Lindblom is up for the award for the second year in a row. The 24-year-old recovered from Ewing's sarcoma - a form of bone cancer - last year and suited up in 50 of 56 games in 2021.

Marleau, 41, broke Gordie Howe's all-time record for games played this campaign. The Sharks veteran now sits at 1,779 career contests.