Macklin Celebrini‘s spectacular sophomore season has him in the running with established veterans for what NHL players consider the top regular season award.
The San Jose Sharks‘ young star is a finalist for the Ted Lindsay Award for most outstanding player. It’s voted on fellow members of the NHL Players’ Association. Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid and Tampa Bay Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov are the other finalists.
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The winner will be announced later.
The NHLPA award finalists are the first to be announced. The NHL will roll out the finalists for other awards over the next few weeks.
Here’s what to know about the Ted Lindsay Award finalists and the announcement schedule for the other 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
