Nikita Kucherov named finalist for Ted Lindsay Award
Apr 28, 2026
The National Hockey League Players Association (NHLPA) announced Tuesday that the Lightning's Nikita Kucherov has been named a finalist for the Ted Lindsay Award, alongside Macklin Celebrini of the San Jose Sharks and Connor McD
avid of the Edmonton OilersThe Ted Lindsay Award is presented to "the Most Outstanding Player in the NHL" and voted on by NHLPA members, consisting of other players across the league.This season will be the 55th time the award is presented, and it would be Kucherov's third time receiving it.He tallied 130 points this season 44 goals and 86 assists. ...read more read less