Mackinnon, Kucherov and Makar named finalists for Ted Lindsay Award
Colorado Avalanche centre Nathan MacKinnon, his teammate Cale Makar, and Tampa Bay Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov were named the finalists for the Ted Lindsay Award.
The Ted Lindsay Award is presented annually to the “most outstanding player” in the NHL, as voted on by fellow members of the National Hockey League Players’ Association.
For the 2024–25 season, the three finalists for the award are Colorado Avalanche centre Nathan MacKinnon, his teammate defenceman Cale Makar, and Tampa Bay Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov, as announced by the league on Wednesday.
MacKinnon, who won the award last season, finished second in the league in points with 116 and tied for first in assists with 84.
Kucherov, also a finalist last year and the award’s winner in 2019, led the league with 121 points and tied with MacKinnon for the league lead in assists.
Makar, a first-time Ted Lindsay finalist, led all defencemen this season in points (92), goals (30) and assists (62). His point and goal totals were also both good for eighth overall in the league. He is a finalist for the Norris Trophy as well.
The winner will be announced at the NHL award show, which will take place in June, with an exact date yet to be announced.
