MacKinnon, Matthews & Kucherov Named Ted Lindsay Award Finalists

On Wednesday, Nikita Kucherov, Nathan MacKinnon, and Auston Matthews were named finalists for the Ted Lindsay Award. The Ted Lindsay Award (formerly the Lester B. Pearson Award) is presented annually to the “most outstanding player” in the NHL as voted by fellow members of the National Hockey League Players’ Association. The award honors Hockey Hall of Famer Ted Lindsay, an all-star forward known for his skill, tenacity and leadership, as well as for his role in establishing the original Players’ Association. It was first awarded in 1972. Here is a look at the three finalists. McKinnon helped the Colorado Avalanche...