The National Hockey League Players’ Association announced today the three finalists for the 2025-26 Ted Lindsay Award are Macklin Celebrini of the San Jose Sharks, Ni

McDavid is well and truly back into the Hart race, and while the Calder should be unanimous, the Norris is overloaded with contenders.

The finalist for the Ted Lindsay Award, given to the most outstanding player as voted on be the NHLPA, have been announced.

Connor McDavid, Nikita Kucherov and Macklin Celebrini were named finalists for the Ted Lindsay Award on Tuesday. The award goes each year to the most outstanding player in the NHL, as chosen by members of the NHL Players' Association.

The award is presented annually to “the most outstanding player in the NHL,” as voted by fellow members of the NHLPA

Connor McDavid wins the Art Ross Trophy for the sixth time, while Nathan MacKinnon is the NHL's top goal-scorer for the first time. His teammates in the crease also won some hardware.

With the regular season ending, the battle for the NHL’s top individual awards is tighter than ever—and surprises are still possible.

Awards season is always an interesting time of the year. The awards always generate plenty of discussion about who should win, as well as about special seasons from great players.

The Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid, Tampa Bay Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov and San Jose Sharks’ Macklin Celebrini have been named finalists for the NHL’s Ted Lindsay Award