Connor McDavid claims fifth Ted Lindsay Award to tie Wayne Gretzky
Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid has won the Ted Lindsay Award for the fifth time, tying Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record as the NHL’s most outstanding player as voted by his peers.
The prestigious accolade was announced by the league and the National Hockey League Players’ Association on Sunday.
Claiming the honour cements the 29-year-old’s status among the sport’s greatest ever talents.
Peer recognition ‘means so much’
The Canadian superstar enjoyed another dominant campaign, leading all scorers this past season with 90 assists and 138 points.
This award, coming from the guys that you play against every single night and battle against every single night, to have them recognize me with an award like this, means so much.
San Jose Sharks rookie Macklin Celebrini and Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov finished second and third respectively in the NHLPA voting.
Hart Trophy awaits?
The Oilers talisman could add even more silverware to his collection in the coming days.
He is also named as a finalist for the Hart Memorial Trophy, awarded to the league’s most valuable player.
Kucherov and Colorado Avalanche standout Nathan MacKinnon provide the competition, though the Edmonton forward is already a three-time winner of that specific prize.