Connor McDavid Wins 5th Ted Lindsay Award, Tying Gretzky

Connor McDavid, the 29-year-old captain of the Edmonton Oilers, has won the Ted Lindsay Award for a record-tying fifth time. Voted by the NHL Players’ Association as the league’s most outstanding player, McDavid joins Wayne Gretzky as the only players to achieve this milestone.

How did Connor McDavid tie the record for the Ted Lindsay Award?

McDavid earned the honor after being voted the most outstanding player in the NHL by his peers in the NHL Players’ Association. This marks the fifth time the centre has received the award.

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By winning this trophy, he joins Wayne Gretzky as the only two players in league history to win the award five times.

Did You Know? McDavid is the 29-year-old centre who joined Wayne Gretzky as one of only two players to ever win the Ted Lindsay Award five times.

What scoring milestones did McDavid reach this season?

The Edmonton Oilers captain finished the season with 138 points, consisting of 48 goals and 90 assists. This performance earned him the Art Ross Trophy as the league’s leading scorer for the sixth time.

This sixth win ties Gordie Howe and Mario Lemieux for the second-most Art Ross Trophy wins, trailing only Wayne Gretzky, who has 10.

Additionally, McDavid became the third-fastest player to reach 1,200 points in NHL history, achieving the mark in 784 games. He trails only Gretzky, who reached it in 504 games, and Lemieux, who did so in 593 games.

Expert Insight: Samantha Carter notes that tying records held by Gretzky and Lemieux suggests McDavid is operating at a historical level of efficiency. His ability to maintain high assist numbers over eight different seasons underscores a consistency rarely seen in the modern era.

How does McDavid’s assist record compare to NHL legends?

McDavid recorded his eighth season with at least 70 assists. This ties Mario Lemieux for the second-most seasons with 70 or more assists.

Wayne Gretzky remains the sole leader in this category with 15 seasons of 70-plus assists.

What could happen next for McDavid?

Given his current trajectory, McDavid may attempt to surpass the records he has tied this season. He could potentially challenge Wayne Gretzky for the most Ted Lindsay and Art Ross trophies in history.

It is also possible that he will seek to move up the rankings for the fastest players to reach subsequent point milestones.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who votes for the Ted Lindsay Award?
The award is voted on by the NHL Players’ Association to determine the most outstanding player in the NHL.

How many points did McDavid score this season?
McDavid finished with 138 points, including 48 goals and 90 assists.

Who are the fastest players to reach 1,200 points?
The three fastest players are Wayne Gretzky (504 games), Mario Lemieux (593 games), and Connor McDavid (784 games).

Which of McDavid’s record-tying achievements do you find most impressive?

Connor McDavid Accepts 2020-21 Ted Lindsay Award