McDavid, Celebrini and Kucherov named finalists for Ted Lindsay Award
Connor McDavid, Macklin Celebrini, and Nikita Kucherov are the finalists for the 2025-26 Ted Lindsay Award, given to the NHL's most outstanding player as voted by peers. McDavid led the league with 138 points, Celebrini set a Sharks franchise record with 115 points, and Kucherov recorded 130 points while reaching 1,000 career points. The winner will be announced at a later date. The award, formerly the Lester B. Pearson Award, has been named after Ted Lindsay since 2010.
- ▪Connor McDavid led the NHL with 138 points and reached 800 assists and 400 goals this season.
- ▪Macklin Celebrini set a San Jose Sharks franchise record with 115 points in his sophomore season.
- ▪Nikita Kucherov recorded 130 points and became the fastest Russian-born player to reach 1,000 career points.
- ▪The Ted Lindsay Award is voted on by NHL players and honors the league's most outstanding performer.
- ▪The award was renamed in 2010 in honor of Hall of Famer Ted Lindsay, a key figure in forming the NHLPA.
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Open this photo in gallery:San Jose Sharks centre Macklin Celebrini (71) and Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid (97) wait for the puck along with Edmonton Oilers goalie Connor Ingram (39) in the second period at SAP Center at San Jose in a game earlier this season.David Gonzales/ReutersShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountEdmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid, San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini and Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov are the finalists for the 2025-26 Ted Lindsay Award, the NHL Players’ Association announced Tuesday.The award is given out annually to the league’s “most outstanding player” as voted by NHL players.McDavid, seeking his fifth award, led the NHL with 138 points and reached key career milestones of…
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