Bergeron, captain of the Boston Bruins, can win the award for the second consecutive season and a record sixth time. His 61.1 percent face-off percentage was second in the NHL (minimum 500 attempts) behind Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews (63.1 percent). He was first in face-offs won (1,043), second in face-offs taken (1,706) and fifth in defensive face-off percentage (61.8 percent). The center was fourth among Bruins forwards in average ice time per game (17:24), third in short-handed ice time per game (1:46), second in blocked shots (54) and fourth in takeaways (38). Bergeron's plus-35 rating in 78 games led Bruins forwards and was his highest since 2013-14 (plus-38). His 58 points (27 goals, 31 assists) in 78 games were third and helped the Bruins set NHL records of 65 win and 135 points and clinch a Stanley Cup Playoff berth for the seventh straight season. Bergeron led Boston in SAT percentage (59.7 percent, minimum 50 games played). He's a finalist for a record 12th straight season.