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The Lady Byng Memorial Trophy is awarded to the NHL player exhibiting the best sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability. Mighy Duck Paul Kariya is one of 11 players to receive it twice (1996-97).

Leading the list of the Lady Byng award winners:

1. Frank Broucher, New York Rangers, 7 awards (from 1928-35)

2. Wayne Gretzky, Edmonton/Kings/Rangers, 5 (1980-99) 3. Red Kelly, Detroit/Toronto, 4 (1951-61)

4T. Bobby Bauer, Boston, 3 (1940-47)

4T. Alex Delvecchio, Detroit, 3 (1959-69)

4T. Mike Bossy, New York Islanders, 3 (1983-86)

Reported by BOB ROHWER / Los Angeles Times