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NBC Sports
6 days ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Lightning's Nikita Kucherov wins the Ted Lindsay Award as the NHL's most outstanding player
TORONTO — Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning won the Ted Lindsay award as the NHL's most outstanding player as chosen by his peers. The NHL Players' Association announced the honor Wednesday. Kucherov and Colorado teammates Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar were the finalists for the trophy as voted on by members of the NHLPA. Kucherov was the league's leading scorer with 121 points on 37 goals and 84 assists. He is also a finalist for the Hart Trophy as the most valuable player along with Edmonton forward Leon Draisaitl and Winnipeg goaltender Connor Hellebuyck. The 31-year-old Russian winger is a back-to-back Art Ross Trophy winner after also leading the NHL in points last season. He took home the Hart in 2019 and helped Tampa Bay win the Stanley Cup in 2020 and '21. Since Kucherov became a full-time player in the league in 2014-15, only Oilers captain Connor McDavid has more regular-season points, 1,082 to 976.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lightning's Nikita Kucherov Wins Ted Lindsay Award – Is The Hart Trophy Next?
Tampa Bay Lightning right winger Nikita Kucherov won the Ted Lindsay Award as the most outstanding player in the NHL this season. This is Kucherov's second time winning the Ted Lindsay after his fellow members of the NHL Players' Association also voted him as the recipient in 2018-19. Advertisement Much like Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov, who received the Selke Trophy and King Clancy Trophy, Kucherov received the trophy as a surprise with his teammates and other staff in the room. The Russian forward was called into GM Julien BriseBois' office while the rest of the team gathered outside the room with the Ted Lindsay Award. In BriseBois' conversation with Kucherov, he suggested there is an award show in Los Angeles and asked Kucherov if he wanted the trophy delivered to him instead of travelling to California. 'What trophy?' Kucherov asked. 'Well, if you win one,' BriseBois replied. Advertisement 'Oh, which is none,' Kucherov said. After that conversation ended, Lightning captain Victor Hedman stood in the other room with his teammates and team staff, holding the Ted Lindsay Award. Kucherov had a big smile on his face as Hedman presented the trophy to him. 'Without you guys, I wouldn't have this, so thanks a lot to all of you and, you know, the rest of the guys, it really means a lot to me,' Kucherov said to those in the room. Kucherov is now the confirmed winner of the Ted Lindsay and the Art Ross Trophy after leading the NHL with 121 points. He's also won the Art Ross Trophy in 2023-24 and in 2018-19. Nikita Kucherov (Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images) But Kucherov could still win another award. Advertisement Kucherov is also a finalist for the Hart Trophy as 'the player adjudged to be the most valuable to his team." He also won that award in 2018-19. Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl and Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck are the other finalists for the Hart. The winner for that award will be announced during the NHL's one-hour show on Thursday, June 12, at 6 p.m. ET. That said, Kucherov winning the Ted Lindsay could suggest another Hart Trophy win is on the way. It's fairly common for the Ted Lindsay winner to receive the Hart Trophy as well. In the last six seasons, the same player won both awards. There have only been separate winners of the awards twice since 2012-13. Advertisement Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon won both last year. After him, it was Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews, McDavid again, Draisaitl and Kucherov. Get the latest news and trending stories by following The Hockey News on Google News and by subscribing to The Hockey News newsletter here. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on
Miami Herald
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Why The NHL's Three Ted Lindsay Award Finalists Each Deserve To Win
The NHL revealed the three finalists for the Ted Lindsay Award on Wednesday. Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon, Avs defenseman Cale Makar and Tampa Bay Lightning right winger Nikita Kucherov are all up for the award, which goes to the "most outstanding player" of the season as judged by their peers in the NHLPA. All three players up for this award are currently in the Stanley Cup playoffs and have won the Cup at least once within the last five years. MacKinnon won the Ted Lindsay last year, becoming the second member of the Avalanche to win the award since Joe Sakic in 2001. The 29-year-old also picked up a Hart Trophy last season. This season, Kucherov won the Art Ross Trophy for leading the NHL in points with 121. It's the second straight time he won the award and the third time in his career. As for the Ted Lindsay, Kucherov took the award home before in 2019. Since then, Leon Draisaitl has been the last European to win the Ted Lindsay Award in 2020. MacKinnon and Kucherov have been neck and neck for the past three seasons, never finishing a season more than five points away from each other. They are also typically up for the same awards and accomplishments, including this year's Ted Lindsay. Both have been exceptional for their respective teams this season. Kucherov led his team in scoring, with the next guy, Brandon Hagel, having 31 fewer points than him. Incredibly, Kucherov's 37 goals and 84 assists this season don't hold a candle to his 44 goals and 100 assists last season. He's been Tampa Bay's MVP and a legit contender for the Hart Trophy. He was also voted as the best playmaker in the league, according to the NHLPA's player poll. MacKinnon has had nearly as impressive a campaign as Kucherov. He scored 32 goals and matched Kucherov's 84 assists for 116 points on the season. He led all forwards in the NHL for ice time during the regular season, averaging 22:47 per game. Not only does he have a lot of responsibility for his play on the ice, but he has also elevated his game as a leader since captain Gabriel Landeskog was absent for nearly three years with an injury. MacKinnon is also known for his game-changing speed. Makar, MacKinnon's teammate, is also up for this award. On Tuesday, he was revealed as one of the three finalists for the Norris Trophy as the best defenseman in the NHL. In the NHLPA's player poll, he was also considered the best D-man in the NHL. The Avs blueliner has never been a finalist for the Ted Lindsay Award. In fact, Makar could be the second defenseman to ever win the Ted Lindsay and the first since Bobby Orr in 1975. He led all D-men in scoring, recording 30 goals and 92 points from the back end. The 26-year-old finished third in the league in average ice time at 25:43. Only his fellow Norris nominees, Quinn Hughes and Zach Werenski, averaged more ice time than he did. Get thelatest news and trending stories by following The Hockey News on Google News and bysubscribing to The Hockey News newsletter here. And share your thoughts by commenting belowthe article on Copyright 2025 The Hockey News, Roustan Media Ltd.
Toronto Star
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Star
MacKinnon in the mix for second straight Lindsay Award along with Makar, Kucherov
TORONTO - Colorado Avalanche centre Nathan MacKinnon is in the mix for a second straight Ted Lindsay award. The NHL Players' Association on Wednesday announced the finalists for the award given annually to the 'outstanding player in the NHL' as voted by his peers. Avalanche defenceman Cale Makar and Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov are the other finalists. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW MacKinnon from Cole Harbour, N.S., had 116 points and shared the league lead in assists with 84. The centre, who also won the 2024 Hart Trophy as NHL MVP, is the 12th player to record three straight seasons of at least 110 points. Calgary's Makar, also a finalist for the Norris Trophy as the NHL's top defenceman, set a career high in goals (30) and points (92) to lead all blueliners in scoring. Kucherov, from Maykop, Russia, led the league in scoring with 121 points to win his second consecutive Art Ross Trophy, and third overall. MacKinnon and Makar are the first teammates to be named as finalists since the award was reintroduced as the Ted Lindsay Award in 2010. It was previously known as the Lester B. Pearson Award. This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 30, 2025.
National Post
30-04-2025
- Sport
- National Post
Nathan MacKinnon in the mix for second straight Lindsay Award along with Makar, Kucherov
Colorado Avalanche centre Nathan MacKinnon is in the mix for a second straight Ted Lindsay award. Article content Article content The NHL Players' Association on Wednesday announced the finalists for the award given annually to the 'outstanding player in the NHL' as voted by his peers. Article content Avalanche defenceman Cale Makar and Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov are the other finalists. Article content MacKinnon from Cole Harbour, N.S., had 116 points and shared the league lead in assists with 84. The centre, who also won the 2024 Hart Trophy as NHL MVP, is the 12th player to record three straight seasons of at least 110 points. Article content Calgary's Makar, also a finalist for the Norris Trophy as the NHL's top defenceman, set a career high in goals (30) and points (92) to lead all blueliners in scoring. Article content Kucherov, from Maykop, Russia, led the league in scoring with 121 points to win his second consecutive Art Ross Trophy, and third overall. Article content MacKinnon and Makar are the first teammates to be named as finalists since the award was reintroduced as the Ted Lindsay Award in 2010. It was previously known as the Lester B. Pearson Award. Article content
