Could Sharks’ Macklin Celebrini Be This Year’s Most Unstoppable NHL Star?
NHL awards finalists: Who’s up for 2026-26 regular season awards?
NHL awards finalists: Who’s up for 2026-26 regular season awards?
NHL awards finalists: Who’s up for 2026-26 regular season awards?
Ted Lindsay Award finalists
Players listed in alphabetical order Voting is by fellow players
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Macklin Celebrini, San Jose Sharks: The 19-year-old finished fourth in the NHL with 115 points (45 goals, 70 assists) and broke the Sharks’ franchise single-season scoring record held by Hall of Famer Joe Thornton. He won a silver medal with Canada at the Winter Olympics. He’s a first-time finalist for the Ted Lindsay Award.
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Nikita Kucherov, Tampa Bay Lightning: Kucherov finished second in the league with 130 points. He scored his 1,000th career point during the season. He is a two-time winner of the Ted Lindsay Award.
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Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers: McDavid won the NHL’s scoring title for the sixth time with 138 points and led the league with 90 assists. He won a silver medal with Canada and was named MVP of the Olympic men’s hockey tournament. He is a four-time Ted Lindsay Award winner.
NHL awards finalists announcement schedule
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Tuesday, April 28: Ted Lindsay Award (most outstanding player): Macklin Celebrini, Nikita Kucherov, Connor McDavid.
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Wednesday, April 29: Vezina Trophy (goaltender)
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Thursday, April 30: Lady Byng Trophy (sportsmanship)
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Friday, May 1: Jack Adams Award (coach)
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Monday, May 4: Masterton Trophy (perseverance)
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Tuesday, May 5: Calder Trophy (rookie)
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Wednesday, May 6: Selke Trophy (defensive forward)
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Thursday, May 7: Norris Trophy (defenseman)
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Friday, May 8: Hart Trophy (MVP)
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Monday, May 11: Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award (impact on community, culture or society)
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Ted Lindsay Award finalists include Sharks’ Macklin Celebrini



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