The award is given to the NHL player judged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability." Datsyuk has won the honor, determined by a vote of members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association, the last two seasons.

Datsyuk was fourth in the league in scoring this season, piling up 97 points on 31 goals and 66 assists while playing in all of the Red Wings' regular-season games.

Pominville had a career-best 80 points -- 27 coming on goals -- and was called for just 20 penalty minutes in 82 games. This is his first Lady Byng nomination.

St. Louis, making his third appearance as a trophy finalist, was second on the Lightning in scoring with 25 goals and 58 assists.

The Lady Byng Memorial Trophy winner is to be announced June 12.