Ted Lindsay Award Winners
Connor McDavid (EDM) won the Ted Lindsay Award (most outstanding player, voted by the players) in 2025-26. Connor McDavid has won it the most, 5 times.
Recent winners
| Season | Winner | GP | G | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 |  Connor McDavidEDM | 82 | 48 | 138 |
| 2024-25 |  Nikita KucherovTBL | 78 | 37 | 121 |
| 2023-24 |  Nathan MacKinnonCOL | 82 | 51 | 140 |
| 2022-23 | Connor McDavidEDM | 82 | 64 | 153 |
| 2021-22 |  Auston MatthewsTOR | 73 | 60 | 106 |
| 2020-21 | Connor McDavidEDM | 56 | 33 | 105 |
Season stats from our boxscores for 2017-18 on. Source: NHL Records.
Ted Lindsay Award winners, 2020s
| Season | Winner | GP | G | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Connor McDavidEDM | 82 | 48 | 138 |
| 2024-25 | Nikita KucherovTBL | 78 | 37 | 121 |
| 2023-24 | Nathan MacKinnonCOL | 82 | 51 | 140 |
| 2022-23 | Connor McDavidEDM | 82 | 64 | 153 |
| 2021-22 | Auston MatthewsTOR | 73 | 60 | 106 |
| 2020-21 | Connor McDavidEDM | 56 | 33 | 105 |
Ted Lindsay Award winners, 2010s
| Season | Winner | GP | G | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 |  Leon DraisaitlEDM | 71 | 43 | 110 |
| 2018-19 | Nikita KucherovTBL | 82 | 41 | 128 |
| 2017-18 | Connor McDavidEDM | 82 | 41 | 108 |
| 2016-17 | Connor McDavidEDM | – | – | – |
| 2015-16 |  Patrick KaneCHI | – | – | – |
| 2014-15 |  Carey PriceMTL | – | – | – |
| 2013-14 |  Sidney CrosbyPIT | – | – | – |
| 2012-13 | Sidney CrosbyPIT | – | – | – |
| 2011-12 |  Evgeni MalkinPIT | – | – | – |
| 2010-11 |  Daniel SedinVAN | – | – | – |
Ted Lindsay Award winners, 2000s
| Season | Winner | GP | G | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10 |  Alex OvechkinWSH | – | – | – |
| 2008-09 | Alex OvechkinWSH | – | – | – |
| 2007-08 | Alex OvechkinWSH | – | – | – |
| 2006-07 | Sidney CrosbyPIT | – | – | – |
| 2005-06 |  Jaromir JagrNYR | – | – | – |
| 2003-04 |  Martin St. LouisTBL | – | – | – |
| 2002-03 |  Markus NaslundVAN | – | – | – |
| 2001-02 |  Jarome IginlaCGY | – | – | – |
| 2000-01 |  Joe SakicCOL | – | – | – |
Ted Lindsay Award winners, 1990s
| Season | Winner | GP | G | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-00 | Jaromir JagrPIT | – | – | – |
| 1998-99 | Jaromir JagrPIT | – | – | – |
| 1997-98 |  Dominik HasekBUF | – | – | – |
| 1996-97 | Dominik HasekBUF | – | – | – |
| 1995-96 |  Mario LemieuxPIT | – | – | – |
| 1994-95 |  Eric LindrosPHI | – | – | – |
| 1993-94 |  Sergei FedorovDET | – | – | – |
| 1992-93 | Mario LemieuxPIT | – | – | – |
| 1991-92 |  Mark MessierNYR | – | – | – |
| 1990-91 |  Brett HullSTL | – | – | – |
Ted Lindsay Award winners, 1980s
| Season | Winner | GP | G | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-90 | Mark MessierEDM | – | – | – |
| 1988-89 |  Steve YzermanDET | – | – | – |
| 1987-88 | Mario LemieuxPIT | – | – | – |
| 1986-87 |  Wayne GretzkyEDM | – | – | – |
| 1985-86 | Mario LemieuxPIT | – | – | – |
| 1984-85 | Wayne GretzkyEDM | – | – | – |
| 1983-84 | Wayne GretzkyEDM | – | – | – |
| 1982-83 | Wayne GretzkyEDM | – | – | – |
| 1981-82 | Wayne GretzkyEDM | – | – | – |
| 1980-81 |  Mike LiutSTL | – | – | – |
Ted Lindsay Award winners, 1970s
| Season | Winner | GP | G | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-80 |  Marcel DionneLAK | – | – | – |
| 1978-79 | Marcel DionneLAK | – | – | – |
| 1977-78 |  Guy LafleurMTL | – | – | – |
| 1976-77 | Guy LafleurMTL | – | – | – |
| 1975-76 | Guy LafleurMTL | – | – | – |
| 1974-75 |  Bobby OrrBOS | – | – | – |
| 1973-74 |  Phil EspositoBOS | – | – | – |
| 1972-73 |  Bobby ClarkePHI | – | – | – |
| 1971-72 |  Jean RatelleNYR | – | – | – |
| 1970-71 | Phil EspositoBOS | – | – | – |
Most Ted Lindsay Award wins
| # | Winner | Wins | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connor McDavid | 5 | 2025-26, 2022-23, 2020-21, 2017-18, 2016-17 |
| 2 | Wayne Gretzky | 5 | 1986-87, 1984-85, 1983-84, 1982-83, 1981-82 |
| 3 | Mario Lemieux | 4 | 1995-96, 1992-93, 1987-88, 1985-86 |
| 4 | Sidney Crosby | 3 | 2013-14, 2012-13, 2006-07 |
| 5 | Alex Ovechkin | 3 | 2009-10, 2008-09, 2007-08 |
| 6 | Jaromir Jagr | 3 | 2005-06, 1999-00, 1998-99 |
| 7 | Guy Lafleur | 3 | 1977-78, 1976-77, 1975-76 |
| 8 | Nikita Kucherov | 2 | 2024-25, 2018-19 |
| 9 | Dominik Hasek | 2 | 1997-98, 1996-97 |
| 10 | Mark Messier | 2 | 1991-92, 1989-90 |
Other NHL awards
- Hart Trophy · MVP of the regular season
- Calder Trophy · Rookie of the year
- Norris Trophy · Top defenseman
- Vezina Trophy · Top goaltender
- Art Ross Trophy · Most points in the regular season
- Rocket Richard Trophy · Most goals in the regular season
- Conn Smythe Trophy · MVP of the Stanley Cup Playoffs
- Selke Trophy · Top defensive forward
- Lady Byng Trophy · Sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct
- William M. Jennings Trophy · Goaltenders on the team allowing the fewest goals
- Bill Masterton Trophy · Perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication
- King Clancy Trophy · Leadership and humanitarian contribution
- Jack Adams Award · Coach of the year
- Stanley Cup · NHL champion
- Presidents' Trophy · Best regular-season record
- Mark Messier Leadership Award · Leadership and growing the game
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Frequently asked questions
Who won the Ted Lindsay Award last season?
Connor McDavid won the Ted Lindsay Award in 2025-26.
Who has won the Ted Lindsay Award the most times?
Connor McDavid has won it 5 times, the most of anyone.
What is the Ted Lindsay Award for?
The Ted Lindsay Award goes to the most outstanding player, voted by the players.