Mark Giordano, P.K. Subban, Matt Martin are Foundation Player finalists

Defensemen Mark Giordano of the Calgary Flames and P.K. Subban of the Montreal Canadiens, and forward Matt Martin of the New York Islanders are the three finalists for the 2015-16 NHL Foundation Player Award, which is presented to "an NHL player who applies the core values of hockey -- commitment, perseverance and teamwork -- to enrich the lives of people in his community," the NHL announced Tuesday.

NHL clubs submitted nominations for the NHL Foundation Player Award and the finalists were selected by a judging panel.

The NHL Foundation will present $25,000 to the chosen charitable organization of this year's recipient. The winner will be announced June 22, during the 2016 NHL Awards in Las Vegas.