OTTAWA -- Ottawa Senators forward Nick Paul has been named the team's nominee for the 2020-21 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, according to the Professional Hockey Writers Association (PHWA), Ottawa chapter. The Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy is an annual award under the trusteeship of the PHWA and is given to the NHL player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey. Goalie Craig Anderson received the award following the 2016-17 season, becoming the first Senator to do so. Forward Bobby Ryan was awarded the trophy for the 2019-20 season. A press release from the team says Paul will match his NHL career high in games played (56) should he dress in the season finale against Toronto on Wednesday. The Sens say he is in need of one point to surpass his NHL career high of 20 after registering five goals and 15 assists this season.