Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers has been crowned the NHL’s most outstanding player for the fifth time, earning the Ted Lindsay Award in a vote that comes directly from his fellow players.
The award, which celebrates the league’s top talent as chosen by the players themselves, places McDavid in the company of Wayne Gretzky, who also held the record with five wins.
A season of scoring dominance
McDavid’s 138 points this season topped the league, fueled by a league‑leading 90 assists that underscored his playmaking as much as his goal‑scoring.
His performance not only secured the Lindsay Award but also positioned him as a leading candidate for the Hart Trophy, given to the most valuable player in the NHL.
Contenders and context
The vote placed San Jose’s rookie Macklin Celebrini in second place and Tampa Bay’s veteran Nikita Kucherov in third, while Colorado’s Nathan MacKinnon also entered the Hart Trophy conversation alongside McDavid and Kucherov.
McDavid, a three‑time Hart winner, now looks to add another MVP accolade to a résumé that already includes multiple scoring titles and a Stanley Cup championship.