Robin Lehner named Islanders' nominee for Bill Masterton Trophy

Islanders goalie Robin Lehner celebrates after defeating the Coyotes at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on March 24. Photo Credit: Jim McIsaacWINNIPEG, Manitoba – Goalie Robin Lehner is the Islanders’ nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to the sport as voted upon by the team’s chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association, it was announced Thursday morning.

Lehner, 27, publicly acknowledged his past battles with addiction and mental health issues at the start of training camp after signing a one-year, $1.5-million deal with the Islanders. He is 22-12-5 and is third in the NHL with both a 2.17 goals-against average and a .928…