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Connor McDavid wins fifth Ted Lindsay Award, ties Wayne Gretzky's record

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Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Connor McDavid wins fifth Ted Lindsay Award, ties Wayne Gretzky's record

Summary

Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers has been awarded the Ted Lindsay Award for the fifth time, recognizing him as the NHL’s most outstanding player as voted by his peers. The announcement was made on June 7, 2026, marking McDavid's achievement that ties Wayne Gretzky for the most wins of this award in history. During the past season, McDavid led the league with 90 assists and 138 points. He has also been nominated for the Hart Trophy, alongside Nikita Kucherov and Nathan MacKinnon, in which he has previously won thrice.

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By the Numbers

•Connor McDavid ties Wayne Gretzky for most Ted Lindsay Awards
•McDavid led the NHL with 138 points this past season
•He is a Hart Trophy finalist for league MVP
•The award was announced by the NHL and Players' Association
•McDavid's previous Hart Trophy wins include three championships

Latest Updates

11:25 PMYahoo Sports — Connor McDavid ties Wayne Gretzky with his fifth Ted Lindsay Award honor
6:09 PMESPN — McDavid ties Gretzky with 5th Ted Lindsay Award
5:03 PMYahoo Sports — Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid wins fifth Ted Lindsay Award

What they're saying

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McDavid led all scorers this past season with 90 assists and 138 points, earning him the award for the NHL’s most outstanding player as voted by his peers.
— Yahoo Sports

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Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid won the Ted Lindsay Award, voted on by players, for the fifth time. He tied Wayne Gretzky for most times.
— Yahoo Sports