McDavid, Celebrini, Kucherov Named Finalists for Ted Lindsay Award
Celebrini, Kucherov and McDavid reached the final three after seasons of 115, 130 and 138 points, respectively, the NHL said.
- On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, the NHL announced San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini, Tampa Bay Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov, and Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid as finalists for the Ted Lindsay Award.
- Voted on by fellow members of the NHLPA, the award honors the Most Outstanding Player in the NHL and was renamed in 2010 for Hall of Famer Ted Lindsay, who helped form the players' association.
- McDavid led the NHL with 138 points, while Kucherov finished second with 130 points, and Celebrini set a Sharks franchise record with 115 points in his sophomore season, placing fourth in league scoring.
- The NHL continues its awards rollout this week, beginning with the Vezina Trophy on Wednesday, April 29, followed by the Lady Byng Trophy on Thursday, April 30, and the Jack Adams Award on Friday, May 1.
- At just 19 years old, Celebrini is the youngest finalist, rising to elite status alongside veterans. His father, Rick Celebrini, serves as Director of Sports Medicine and Performance for the NBA's Golden State Warriors.
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McDavid, Celebrini or Kucherov to be voted NHL most outstanding player by peers
Edmonton 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.
Connor McDavid, Nikita Kucherov and Macklin Celebrini are the finalists at the Ted-Lindsay Trophy, awarded to the NHL's best player.
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid selected as a finalist for the Ted Lindsay Award, along with Macklin Celebrini and Nikita Kucherov
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