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Connor McDavid Wins Fifth Ted Lindsay Award, Ties Wayne Gretzky

The players’ vote follows McDavid’s 138-point Art Ross season and increases pressure on the Oilers to make roster and coaching changes after their first-round playoff loss.

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Apr 24, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) heads to a penalty box during the third period against the Anaheim Ducks in game three of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The NHL announced Sunday that Edmonton captain Connor McDavid won the 2025–26 Ted Lindsay Award, marking his fifth players-voted honor and tying Wayne Gretzky for the most in history.
  • McDavid led the league with 138 points (48 goals, 90 assists) in 82 games and won the Art Ross Trophy, giving statistical weight to the players’ choice.
  • Edmonton was eliminated in the first round by the Anaheim Ducks in six games, a defeat that many outlets connected to McDavid playing through injury and to the club’s broader performance problems.
  • McDavid received the trophy in a surprise presentation during a casual golf outing with family and friends, saying recognition from fellow players meant a great deal to him.
  • With two years remaining on his extension and the Hart Trophy still to be decided, reporters say the award sharpens public pressure on GM Stan Bowman and the Oilers’ offseason plans for coaching and roster changes.