Top NHL players are vying for the prestigious Ted Lindsay Award, which honors the most outstanding player as voted by their peers in the National Hockey League Players' Association. Macklin Celebrini, a talented center for the Columbus Blue Jackets, has been shortlisted alongside two other elite players. Nikita Kucherov, a prolific right winger for the Tampa Bay Lightning, is a repeat contender, having previously won the award in 2023. Meanwhile, Connor McDavid, the dominant center for the Edmonton Oilers, is seeking to add another accolade to his impressive resume, having been one of the league's top scorers in the 2025-26 season. The winner of the Ted Lindsay Award will be announced at the NHL Awards ceremony.
Sharks center Macklin Celebrini, Lightning right winger Nikita Kucherov and Oilers center Connor McDavid are the NHL Players' Association's Ted Lindsay Award finalists in 2025-26.
