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Connor McDavid Wins Fifth Ted Lindsay Award, Ties Wayne Gretzky

Player voting confirms McDavid's place among the game’s elite and highlights a gap between his dominance and the Oilers' recent playoff performance.

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 on Sunday that Connor McDavid won the 2025-26 Ted Lindsay Award, the players' prize for the league's most outstanding player, marking his fifth time receiving the honor.
  • McDavid led the NHL with 138 points (48 goals, 90 assists) in 82 games and captured the Art Ross Trophy for a sixth time this season.
  • This season McDavid became the third-fastest player to reach 1,200 career points and remains a finalist for the Hart Trophy, the media-voted NHL MVP award.
  • McDavid was surprised with the trophy during a casual golf gathering with family and friends, a moment outlets used to show the personal side of his reaction.
  • The players' recognition arrives after the Oilers' first-round playoff loss to the Anaheim Ducks and increases pressure on Edmonton's management to address roster and coaching questions before the next season.